Arts Council Report Reveals Venue Fears Over South Asian Dance Programming

According to a report from Arts Council England, the operators of smaller venues across England are reluctant to feature South Asian dance, primarily due to worries about potential financial losses associated with showcasing unfamiliar artists and styles. Additionally, the report points out the absence of training programs at the university or conservatory level for South Asian classical dance in England, which exacerbates the underrepresentation of these art forms. These findings emphasize the systemic obstacles that hinder diversity within the performing arts industry.