Young dancers perform in traditional Odissi attire, with vibrant green, red, and blue costumes, moving gracefully in synchronization as part of a cultural dance showcase.

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Premiere performance of ‘Deep Listening’ at V&A Museum, London

Premiere performance of ‘Deep Listening’ at V&A Museum, London

This brand-new Tribhang choreography by Sushmita Pati reimagines the 1,000-year-old Sou...

Thousands Celebrate as South UK’s Largest Outdoor Diwali Returned to Basingstoke and Reading

Thousands Celebrate as South UK’s Largest Outdoor Diwali Returned to Basingstoke and Reading

Giant illuminated puppets, spectacular performances, and vibrant community spirit light...

October Newsletter: Check out the Diwali Light It Up! Festival & the Premiere of ‘Deep Listening’ at V&A Museum

October Newsletter: Check out the Diwali Light It Up! Festival & the Premiere of ‘Deep Listening’ at V&A Museum

Find out what we’ve been up to and what's coming up!

Diwali Light It Up Festival – Basingstoke Gazette Feature

Diwali Light It Up Festival – Basingstoke Gazette Feature

Support our Charity through Sponsorship

Support our Charity through Sponsorship

Odissi Dance Workshop with Sharmila Biswas

26th and 27th September

Odissi Dance Workshop with Sharmila Biswas

Join us to learn Odissi from India's most acclaimed Odissi exponents – Sharmila Biswas

Shivoham at Southbank, London

Shivoham at Southbank, London

Highlights from Shivoham performance at Southbank, London

Odissi Dance Pop-Up Performance & Workshop

Saturday, 20th September 2025

11:00, 13:00 and 15:00

Odissi Dance Pop-Up Performance & Workshop

Join us at the V&A to experience a spellbinding Odissi performance and a family workshop!

August Newsletter: HAF Summer Workshops, Upcoming London Performances, Diwali Light It Up Festival, New Autumn Dance Classes, & more

August Newsletter: HAF Summer Workshops, Upcoming London Performances, Diwali Light It Up Festival, New Autumn Dance Classes, & more

Find out what we’ve been up to this summer in our latest newsletter.

Arts Day at Basingstoke Queen Mary’s College

Saturday 12th July

From 1.30pm

Arts Day at Basingstoke Queen Mary’s College

On Saturday 12th July, Basingstoke Queen Mary’s College opened its doors to a joyful an...

Celebrating Hampshire Day with BBC Radio Solent

Celebrating Hampshire Day with BBC Radio Solent

Our Artistic Director Sushmita Pati and Education Manager Abi Aveson had a brilliant ti...

Open to all: Arts Day

Saturday 12th July

From 1.30pm

Open to all: Arts Day

Everyone is welcome to join us for an Arts Day this weekend at Basingstoke Queen Mary's...

Diwali Light it Up! 2025 volunteer call-out: Reading

Diwali Light it Up! 2025 volunteer call-out: Reading

Each year, our Diwali Light it Up! parade and performance brings hundreds of people to...

Diwali Light it Up! 2025 volunteer call-out: Basingstoke

Diwali Light it Up! 2025 volunteer call-out: Basingstoke

Each year, our Diwali Light it Up! parade and performance brings hundreds of people to...

We’re looking for a Freelance Digital Marketing Specialist

We’re looking for a Freelance Digital Marketing Specialist

Make an impact at Kala The Arts: join a small but dynamic and growing team of staff, vo...

Holiday and Food (HAF) Project for Children, Summer 2025

Mon 4th August – Thu 7th August

9am–1pm

Holiday and Food (HAF) Project for Children, Summer 2025

This summer we're offering an exciting range of activities for all school children aged...

The Art of Dance from the Indian subcontinent – Illuminate evaluation 

The Art of Dance from the Indian subcontinent – Illuminate evaluation 

Share your feedback of The Art of Dance from the Indian subcontinent at Reading Museum

Looking back on The Art of Dance from the Sub-Indian Continent Exhibition

Looking back on The Art of Dance from the Sub-Indian Continent Exhibition

Launched in October 2024 and open until the end of May 2025, The Art of Dance from the ...

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