Divya Kasturi

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NowHere - T1473459171 Exploiting a solid technique of the two most popular South Asian classical dance styles of Bharatanatyam and Kathak, Indian classical music, combined with theatrical elements, Divya Kasturi presents NowHere, an intricately carved and designed contemporary South Asian dance production with artistic collaboration at various levels by Kate Flatt, John Marc-Gowans and Tim Jennings, promising a visually stunning choreography. NowHere involves two emotionally charged, angst filled performance acts, challenging the notion of living and belonging ?in-between'. It tests a dancer's boundaries within the classical, traditional and contemporary aesthetics. Using dance, music, rhythm, vocals and visual elements, NowHere articulates two sensibilities of ?nowhere' and ?now here'.Choreographer Divya Kasturi. Other Kate Flatt (mentor). Music John Marc-Towans. Music Tim Jennings. Design John Marc-Gowans. Lighting Estelle Rickelton. Design Helen Murphy. Performer Urja Desai Talore. Performer Divya Kasturi.
23 Feb 12	The Hat Factory (previously the Artezium), Luton :: V01371430831 listing details L756285285
17 Feb 12	Rich Mix, Outer London :: V0478944234 listing details L221820853
19 Jan 12	Watford Palace Theatre, Watford :: V55 listing details L02015725587

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Dance or ballet :: Divya Kasturi is a multifaceted dance practitioner with more than two decades of performing experience. Trained in the two styles of Bharatanatyam and Kathak, and Western contemporary dance and choreography, Divya is also a Carnatic vocalist. She has lent vocals for various albums and films in India and she has worked with Sir Paul McCartney and Nitin Sawhney in the UK.