‘Our Experience Is Valued’ The Guardian’s Feature On Mehek Live

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We are thrilled to have had The Guardian feature us and our incredible Mehek Live workshops that have been running since September last year. Written by Caroline Butterwick, the article shines a light on our passionate work within our local, vibrant community here in Belgrave, Leicester and gives a powerful voice to our Mehek Live participants who are at the heart of this project. Butterwick writes;

“Around 60 people are chatting and laughing together in a community hall in Belgrave, Leicester. Then Bollywood music begins to play and everyone turns their focus to instructors Jayna Patel and Laura Bryan, who lead from the stage. With bodies swaying, arms fluttering, the group loosen up in readiness for an hour of joyful dancing rooted in storytelling…”

Mehek Live was made possible with one of a kind funding from Arts Council England and the heartfelt commentary from our participants demonstrates how valuable and special this project truly is. Our Artistic Director Aakash Odedra echoes these sentiments and discusses how the experiences of elder people will influence and contribute to his latest work with Aditi Mangaldas.

Read the full article here.

Photography: Angela Grabowska