T852447044The performance will feature new work from three South Asian artists, each examining their own practice and inspirations through a contemporary perspective. This inspirational fresh take on traditional styles is full of the energy and rich heritage of classical Indian dance. | |
| 24 Oct 13 | artsdepot, Outer London :: V320 listing details L1344692527 |
T0466671081Two dancers perform six dances in a constantly changing repertoire of bite sized pieces. Up-beat, downbeat, elegant, energetic, cool, hot, Daredevas is a stunning mosaic of choreography designed for the 21st century. Bharathanatyam - Traditionally this is an offering of flowers to grace the temple, paying respect to a chosen deity, and the Alarippu is a symbolic awakening of the body, sequentially becoming more complex, to arrive at a complete state. Sri Thina intends to reinterpret this as a personal awakening within a modern context. Sri Thina Subramaniam - Padam - Indendu Vachitivira. Bharathanatyam - Choreographed by Mavin Khoo, here the Khandita Nayika, an enraged heroin, chides her lover for his infidelity. Sooraj Subramaniam - Simhasanastithe. Bharathanatyam - This dance, choreographed by Padmashri Adyar K. Lakshman, describes and praises the Goddess Durga. Sri Thina Subramaniam - Mangala Charan. Odissi - A traditional invocatory piece paying homage to Lord Jagganath and praising the elephant-headed God - Lord Ganesh. The devotee seeks to begin their journey of self discovery. Concluding with trikhandi pranam (threefold salutation) - above the head to the Gods, in front of the face to the gurus and in front of the chest to the audience. Sooraj Subramaniam - Navarasa. Odissi - The nine (nava) sentiments (rasas) key to the dramatic element in Indian performance are presented by excerpting scenes from the epic Ramayana. Choreographed by the late Guru Deba Prasad Das. Sri Thina Subramaniam - Pallavi (Rag - Kalyan). Odissi - Rag Kalyan represents the masculine energy, that of a warrior, resplendent, heroic with his tilak or vermillion mark on the forehead, handsome yet fearsome when he strikes. Both the dance and the music evolve in complexity as the dancer traces multiple patterns in space, pushing boundaries of the music in the multilayered dimensions of taal (rhythm) and laya (speed).Performer Sooraj Subramaniam. Performer Sri Thina. | |
| 4 Mar 11 | Watermans Arts Centre, Outer London :: V339 listing details L886818350 |
T0103859435Daredevas features the brightest young talents in contemporary Indian dance. British-based with international roots, these artists provide a fresh take on traditional Indian dance styles, showing a mix of bold and adventurous choreographies. Styles range from energetic traditional Bharata Natyam and intricate extensions of Kathak to contemporary dance and creative fusions of various Indian and Western dance forms. Running time: 80mins | |
| 3 Dec 10 | Watermans Arts Centre, Outer London :: V339 listing details L1441990628 |
IV - T0480603717Three dancers and six different solo pieces. Akademi is the leading exponent of South Asian dance in the UK. These showcases provide an opportunity for each dancer to display their individuality, technique and dramatic skills. Each dancer is different and each solo piece is different, yet together they provide a whole evening of thrilling and compelling entertainment. | |
| 10 Jul 10 | Watermans Arts Centre, Outer London :: V339 listing details L160798434 |
III - T991880350The future of Indian dance is now: Daredevas, a platform for young South Asian dancers based in the UK, is back at Watermans for the second year running. Featuring four up-and-coming artists performing in five different dance styles, Daredevas is an exciting taster of what's to come in classical and contemporary Indian dance. Each performer is free to present one traditional or one innovative piece, showcasing their skills, influences and talent.Performer Mukti Shri (Kathak). Performer Sooraj Subramaniam (Bharatanatyam). Performer Shreya Kumar (Bharatanatyam). Performer Khavita Kaur (Odissi). Performer Arunima Kumar (Kuchipudi). Performer Devika Rao (Yakshagana). | |
| 12 Feb 10 | Watermans Arts Centre, Outer London :: V339 listing details L01029050831 |
T0588535640Producer Akademi (in association with Asian Arts Agency). Performer Mukti Shri. Performer Sooraj Subramaniam. Performer Shreyaa Kumar. Performer Kavitha Kaur. Performer Devika Rao. | |
| 24 Nov 09 to 25 Nov 09 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L01296376014 |
| 4 Jun 09 | The Tobacco Factory Theatres, Bristol :: V1384579886 listing details L0759709021 |
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| 6 Feb 09 | Watermans Arts Centre, Outer London :: V339 listing details L1007113625 |
