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The Art of Dance from the Indian Subcontinent shortlisted for Reading’s What’s On Awards

The Art of Dance from the Indian Subcontinent shortlisted for Reading’s What’s On Awards

The Art of Dance from the Indian Subcontinent has been shortlisted for a What’s On Read...

Join our team as a Learning and Engagement Manager

Join our team as a Learning and Engagement Manager

Make an impact at Kala The Arts: join our team as a Learning and Engagement Manager

Let’s Dance! this Sunday 8th March

Let’s Dance! this Sunday 8th March

Let's Dance! Try out a new dance class this weekend, from Odissi to Kathak and Bharatna...

Join us for a free South Asian Dance Open Day!

Join us for a free South Asian Dance Open Day!

Try out something totally new this weekend with our South Asian Dance Open Days in Basi...

We’re looking for a Producer (Community & Engagement)

We’re looking for a Producer (Community & Engagement)

We are looking to employ a part time experienced Community and Artistic Engagement and ...

December Newsletter: Reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead to 2026

December Newsletter: Reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead to 2026

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

Celebrating our Diwali Volunteers – Thank You!

Celebrating our Diwali Volunteers – Thank You!

We celebrated the recent Diwali Parade success in style last week at the Mayors Parlour...

We’re looking for a Social Media Volunteer!

We’re looking for a Social Media Volunteer!

Hours: 1-2 hours per week (flexible scheduling) Commitment: Ongoing volunteer role Loca...

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

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