SETU BANDHANA PRESENTATIONS
Setu Bandhana Presentations (SBP) is a presentation company dedicated to presenting movement based performance work of first generation immigrant artists of South Asian heritage as well as cultures identified as part of the historic the Silk Road.
PAST EVENTS
OUR STORY
Setu Bandhana Presentations (SBP) was born from the passion and vision of an Indo-Canadian first-generation, woman of colour, immigrant dance artist, Samyuktha Punthambekar. Her journey began as she discovered a common thread with first-generation South Asian artists and arts workers' experiences and aspirations.
Values of Our Collective
INCLUSIVITY
We embrace artists of diverse backgrounds and cultures, celebrating the mosaic of South Asian and Silk Road heritages.
EQUITY
We are committed to equitable compensation and opportunities for immigrant artists, guided by fairness and transparency.
DIVERSITY
We honor the multitude of traditions, including dance, martial arts, and allied traditions, under the umbrella of "movement traditions" from the South Asian region.
ARTISTIC COLLABORATION
We foster creative partnerships that transcend borders, connecting artists with musicians, visual artists, and designers to enrich our presentations.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
We strive to build connections and understanding among communities through the universal language of movement.
ARTS EQUITY TALKBACKS
We aim to bring forward lived experiences of first generation South Asian and Silk Route immigrant artists with a view of creating and fostering deeper awareness.
CULTURAL PRESERVATION
We uphold the importance of preserving and promoting South Asian movement traditions for future generations.
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
We seek to expand our reach, bringing the artistry of immigrant artists to local, national, and international audiences.
LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURING AND PRESENTATION
We stive to support local, national and international touring for first generation South Asian and Silk Route artists