See one of the world’s most celebrated kathak dancers shed light on her artistry in this unique performance lecture, created especially for Darbar Festival.

In the intimate setting of the Lilian Baylis Studio, Mangaldas explores language and poetry through movement, mudra (hand gestures) and abhinaya (facial expressions). Supported by live and recorded music, Mangaldas presents three short works from her repertoire, employing the performance structure as a framework for offering a rare and exclusive insight into her creative process.