Discussion: Purpose, Passion & the Classical Arts: What Ancient Art Forms Can Teach the Modern World

This panel conversation brings together three women who have built careers around disciplines rooted in tradition, exploring what centuries old art forms still offer a world defined by speed and reinvention. Moving between classical performance, healthcare and choreography, the discussion examines discipline, identity and purpose, and what it takes to keep something old alive rather than simply preserved.

Radhe Jaggi is a Bharatanatyam dancer who has performed to over 140 million people worldwide, including at UNESCO and the House of Commons, and is Director of Project Samskriti, teaching India's classical arts as living practices for wellbeing. Dr Veena Babu is a London based GP, trained dancer and founder of SADAH, championing tailored healthcare for the South Asian diaspora. Sonia Sabri is a multi-award-winning Kathak dance artist and choreographer, celebrated for reshaping classical Indian dance for contemporary audiences.