Rhythm & Chai is here!
Rhythm and Chai is a space for conversations that explore what lives beneath the work 💫
As Pagrav approaches 20 years in the UK, our opening episode delves into care, the often unseen foundation underpinning structures, funding, and recognition.
Urja Desai Thakore is joined by Executive Producer, Lia Prentaki, who has been a part of Pagrav’s journey since its’ early years. Together, they reflect on what it means to hold work over time, sustain vision through uncertainty, and practice care as something active and deeply relational ✨
🔗 Listen or watch now via the link in our bio!
#rhythmandchai #pagravdancecompany #pagravat20 #urjadesaithakore #newpodcast
I had a lovely quiet birthday with the family! Saw some astonishing theatre, enjoyed a lovely meal and feel wonderful to have received your wishes. Thank you 🙏🏽
A sky filled with thousands of kites, a spirit of colours, and a celebration of togetherness. One Sky is a vibrant outdoor dance spectacle blending Neo-Classical Indian dance with modern aesthetics, inspired by India’s Kite Festivals. Choreographed by Urja Desai Thakore, celebrating Pagrav Dance Company’s 20th anniversary.
Experience this large-scale outdoor spectacle by Pagrav Dance Company at Campbell Park Bulbfield, Festival Central, MK9 4AT.
Date: 19th July 2025
Time: 1:15pm - 6pm
A tribute to 20 years of artistry. One sky. Countless stories.
🎟️ Book your tickets now: /event/pagrav-dance-one-sky
ARTISTIC CREDITS
Concept and Choreography: @urja76
Design: @simon_daw
Music: @alap_desai
Costume: @sandhyaraman_
Creative Producer: @lprenouk
DANCERS: @asthadesai_dance , @jainamodasia1 , @_meera , @mira_salat , @pjchaudhury@shyamdattanii@subhash__viman__gorania
COMMISSIONING CREDITS
One Sky is Produced by Pagrav Dance Company, Co-commissioned by @ifmkfest , @sadlers_wells and @miltonkeynescouncil and Supported through Public Funding by @aceagrams
#IFMKFest #OneSky #Pagrav20 #Kathak #DanceLegacy #UrjaDesaiThakore #SouthAsianDance
Last weekend was an exhilarating two day showcase of children, adults student Kathak dancer alongside associate artists, young choreographers and new creations by Urja Desai Thakore! Thank you to all that supported us and to our incredible team Louise and Giulia and all the teachers at Pagrav that made it happen ✨🙌
One Sky is a breath-taking outdoor dance spectacle where the sky becomes a canvas for the spirit of togetherness and the joy of flight. Inspired by India’s vibrant Kite Festivals, this performance features thousands of kites soaring through the air, each one representing a moment of celebration, happiness, and shared experience.
The dancers, owning the space and interacting with both each other and the audience, bring to life the rooftop platforms where people traditionally gather to fly kites, merging traditional Indian dance with a modern aesthetic. Puppeteering adds a playful layer to the storytelling, creating a dynamic fusion of movement, colour, and energy.
Choreographed by Urja Desai Thakore, with set design by Simon Daw, One Sky is not only a celebration of Pagrav Dance Company’s 20th anniversary but also the largest-scale production in the company’s history. The performance explores the interplay between heritage and contemporary expression, creating a collective experience that connects diverse communities under one sky.
ARTISTIC CREDITS
Concept and Choreography: @urja76
Design: @simon_daw
Music: @alap_desai
Costume: @sandhyaraman_
Creative Producer: @lprenouk
DANCERS: @asthadesai_dance , @jainamodasia1 , @_meera , @mira_salat , @pjchaudhury , @shyamdattanii@subhash__viman__gorania
COMMISSIONING CREDITS
One Sky is Produced by Pagrav Dance Company, Co-commissioned by @ifmkfest , @sadlers_wells and @miltonkeynescouncil and Supported through Public Funding by @aceagrams
Experience this large-scale outdoor spectacle by Pagrav Dance Company at Campbell Park Bulbfield, Festival Central, MK9 4AT.
Date: 19th July 2025
Time: 1:15pm - 6pm
A tribute to 20 years of artistry. One sky. Countless stories.
🎟️ Book your tickets now: /event/pagrav-dance-one-sky
#IFMKFest #OneSky #Pagrav20 #Kathak #DanceLegacy #UrjaDesaiThakore #SouthAsianDance
🎉 We’re 20! 🎉
2025 marks 20 years of Pagrav Dance Company – and we’re celebrating with a full year of performances, stories, and bold new work.
Expect revivals, revelations, and a few surprises as we honour our past and look to the future.
From our beloved student showcase Utsav to large-scale outdoor dance in One Sky, and the premiere of ROOH: Within Her, this is a year of legacy, lineage, and joy.
Join us →
#Pagrav20 #Kathak #DanceLegacy #UrjaDesaiThakore #SouthAsianDance
Buzzing after a fantastic first show of Garbh by Mira Salat and Shyam Dattani and designed by Simon Daw. Well done!!!! Commissioned by Richmond Festival of Arts and Ideas, supported by ACE and co-produced with Pagrav Dance Company! Congrats to project producer - Giulia Coti Zelati 🙌 #outdoorarts #indiandancestyle #garbadance #richmondfestival #artscouncilengland #pagravdancecompany
