The Princess of Wales visited a dance studio in Leicester to celebrate the culture and heritage of the city's British Indian community. Kate met dancers, musicians, and community members who are helping to preserve and share traditional South Asian dance. During the visit, the princess watched several performances and spoke with artists about their work and the role dance plays in bringing communities together. She appeared clearly impressed by one of the performances. Fantastic. Thank you so much. How can you not be joyful? The princess also met members of the public and visited a nearby traditional clothing shop during the engagement. Keep watching for highlights from the Princess of Wales's visit to Leicester. >> And they have branches all around the world. And he's also one of the teachers that I learned from many, many, many, many, many months ago when I was a teen in Mumbai. So >> when did you first get into dancing? >> When I learned to walk, I learned to walk on like 40 points. So they used to say that the dances every time they put music on, I was kind of lost. special working hard. >> Thank you. I would. Woohoo. Hey, hey, hey. Fantastic. Thank you so much. How can you not feature really and exhausting as well incredible choreography of this? Who who's been who's really wonderful really Tell Yes. specialish like you kind of value culture they have for me in I mean I have in the whole costume I And in fact we have sat as well like extending invitation. Yes, you can wear this demonstration cultures come down to Yes. That's beautiful. Heat. Heat. Yeah. Heat. Heat. Heat. music. We can go for Yeah. Creativity. Sabra over there who is the chair of our company. There's Ash there who runs this place. Baby and there's Ryan who's amazing. >> Three, two, one. >> And there you go. Perfect. Thank you. Thank you so much. So this is such a festival and is there Martin? >> Yes. You want tight now? Heat. HEAT. Oh yeah, >> amazing Wow. Turn off some money. Excuse me. Oh, sorry. Okay. >> Typically, there's probably six to seven events. traditional different Yeah, he's over to

During a recent engagement in Leicester, the Princess of Wales visited a local dance studio to highlight the rich cultural heritage of the city’s British-Indian community. The visit focused on celebrating traditional South Asian dance and the role that art and culture play in bringing communities together.

Princess Catherine spent time watching several performances by dancers trained in classical and contemporary South Asian styles. She spoke with performers, teachers, and musicians about their experiences, their training, and the importance of preserving cultural traditions for younger generations.

Clearly impressed by one of the performances, the princess responded warmly, praising the choreography and energy of the dancers. She commented on how joyful and vibrant the performances were, emphasizing how powerful dance can be as a way to connect people from different backgrounds.

Beyond the performances, the Princess of Wales also met members of the local community and visited a nearby traditional clothing shop. There she learned more about the costumes and cultural elements that accompany many South Asian dance styles.

The engagement highlighted Leicester’s diverse cultural landscape and the ongoing work of local artists who are dedicated to preserving and sharing South Asian heritage. By meeting with dancers and community leaders, Catherine reinforced the importance of cultural expression, creativity, and community pride.

The visit offered a glimpse into how the arts continue to strengthen community identity while bringing people together through music, movement, and shared traditions.