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Sonia Sabri is a multi-award-winning dance artist, choreographer and movement director and Artistic Director of Sonia Sabri Company. She is one of the world’s leading Kathak dance artists, creating work that spans from the presentation of classical roots of Kathak to explorations of contemporary approaches, her productions reflect an appreciation of Western and Eastern cultures. 
 
In 2022, Sonia was the associate choreographer for Wondrous Stories to launch Birmingham Festival Commonwealth Games, and for The Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. Sonia Sabri Company is an Associate Artist at Birmingham Hippodrome and Sonia is Creative Resident at The Curve.

Nuria is director of the London School of Flamenco. She holds the Instructora de Baile qualification from the Sociedad de Baile Español (Spanish Dance Society). As a child, Nuria attended a full time dance school and trained in Spain under some of the most revered teachers including Antonio Canales, La Tati, Adrian Galia, Marco Flores, Manuel Liñán, Javier Latorre, Angel Muñoz, Eva Yerbabuena, Rosario Toledo, Rafaela Carrasco, Mario Maya Belén Maya Rocío Molina, Joaquín Grilo and Israel Galvan. Nuria has danced in many top flamenco companies, including Paco Peña’s, Juan Martín’s, Fiesta Flamenca and Grupo de Jerez, touring extensively worldwide. For five years, Nuria worked in the avant-garde flamenco and contemporary performance group Von Magnet, which led to several television appearances. Nuria has choreographed for various west end performances including Carmen the opera and has coached various athletes and dancers most notably the USA Olympic figure skating team and Strictly Come Dancing. Currently, Nuria is also Director of Dance for City Academy and 

Co-Founder of their full time Ballet course.