Akram Khan’s distinctive blend of Kathak and contemporary dance is the hallmark of his award-winning choreography. A Londoner of Bangladeshi heritage, he brings to the arts the voice of the outsider with unique creations related to the twenty-first century, as ballet cautiously welcomes diversity. He spoke with Maggie Foyer of ICONS about his upcoming new full-length work, Creature, for English National Ballet, which premieres now in September. 

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