Timeless is Milap’s celebration of Indian dance — a stage where exceptional artists offer fresh creative voices within centuries-old traditions.

This year features Elena Catalano (Odissi), Kinga Malec (Kathak), and Santosh Nair (Bharatanatyam). Each artist presents a solo work reflecting their refined training and distinctive style, followed by a new collaborative trio performed exclusively for this showcase.

Blending rhythm, expression and storytelling across three classical forms, Timeless reveals how tradition continues to inspire today’s generation of performers.

Presented by Milap, one of the UK’s leading Indian arts organisations, this is an evening of beauty, artistry and cultural depth.

Elena Catalano – Odissi

Elena Catalano is one of the UK’s leading Odissi artists, trained extensively in India and Europe under renowned gurus including Sujata Mohapatra. A performer, choreographer and senior lecturer in dance, she brings deep musicality and nuance to this classical form.

Kinga Malec – Kathak

Kinga Malec is a Kathak dancer known for her precision, rhythm and expressive storytelling. Trained with leading gurus across India, she has performed in 45 countries and works widely across the UK’s South Asian dance sector.

Santosh G Nair – Bharatanatyam

Santosh Nair is a Bharatanatyam artist with international experience in performance and research experience. Recipient of national honours in India, she is noted for her powerful stage presence, technical depth and thoughtful interpretation of the classical repertoire.