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India’s Dancing Queen: Translating ancient texts through dance

A passion to keep the ancient art of storytelling alive has driven Sanchita Abrol to revolutionise a centuries-old Indian tradition known as Kathak Dance. Translating ancient literature from India and across the world into dance, her performances...

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by Tavleen Singh
India’s Dancing Queen: Translating ancient texts through dance


A passion to keep the ancient art of storytelling alive has driven Sanchita Abrol to revolutionise a centuries-old Indian tradition known as Kathak Dance.

Translating ancient literature from India and across the world into dance, her performances and teachings are bringing Indian culture to life from her dance studio in Melbourne’s east. 

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