Corpo-Realities - T01673075583At the forefront of Bharata Natyam in the UK, the performing company Sankalpam celebrates both tradition and change. For Corpo-realities, Sankalpam is working with artists from the fields of contemporary dance and theatre to create an intimate triple bill for five female dancers, pushing the boundaries of the Bharata Natyam form and celebrating its variety. Amongst the commissioned artists are former Southbank Centre resident choreographer, Stephanie Schober, whose precise and sophisticated choreography exposes the performers' desire to communicate with the viewer and others on stage, and Luca Silvestrini of Protein, whose translations of familiar life stories into surprising works of dance theatre contain both social commentary and humour. For the third piece, Stella Uppal Subbiah, Co-Artistic Director of Sankalpam, has collaborated with theatre director Phillip Zarrilli on an encounter with the psycho-physical process of abhinaya (internal acting) | |
| 16 Nov 10 to 17 Nov 10 | Laban Theatre, Outer London :: V342 listing details L1445054080 |
Attam 2008 - T01341994148Rare pieces of traditional Bharata Natyam dance are brought to together in Attam, an evening of classical Indian choreography illustrating the innovations and artistic influences of several centuries of dance creation. Curated and produced by the UK’s leading Bharata Natyam company, Sankalpam, with guest artists, ATTAM was originally created in 2005 to celebrate the centenary of Rukmini Devi Arundale, and has become an annual event. | |
| 24 Oct 08 | The Hawth, Crawley :: V720 listing details L0701731599 |
| 30 Apr 08 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L0733367129 |
Attam 2007 - T728453064Initially presented as a dedication to Rukmini Devi Arundale, founder of India's Kalakshetra College of Fine Arts, as part of her centenary celebrations, Attam has now become an excellent opportunity to view rare pieces of Bharata Natyam choreography, with Attam 2007 featuring five musicians and five dancers in a classical performance. | |
| 13 Oct 07 | The Hawth, Crawley :: V720 listing details L01877884530 |
| 23 Mar 07 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L769169987 |
Attam 2006 - T1809881873Attam celebrates the rich vitality and contemporary relevance of the oldest of Indian dance forms. Each year ATTAM provides an opportunity to display in all its vibrancy, the dynamism of a form defined as much by its constantly evolving modernity as by its roots in an ancient tradition. | |
| 20 May 06 | artsdepot, Outer London :: V320 listing details L2139914576 |
Psyche - The Modern Self - T1311359126Breaking new ground in rhythm and movement, Indian dance company Sankalpam play daringly with tradition and transgression the sacred and the profane in this dynamic new performance piece. This inspiring new work marks Psyche's 10th anniversary and the centenary of the birth of their mentor and guiding spirit, Rukmini Devi Arundale.Performer Mira Balchandran Gokul. Performer Vidya Thirunarayan. Performer Stella Uppal-Subbiah. | |
| 1 Dec 05 | Brindley Arts Centre, Runcorn :: V1448285374 listing details L975869389 |
| 18 Nov 05 | Swindon Dance, Swindon :: V01239676498 listing details L02077032564 |
| 16 Nov 05 | Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham :: V89 listing details L0352020618 |
| 8 Nov 05 | Studio Theatre, Inner London :: V260 listing details L1444964935 |
| 3 Nov 05 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L0885854967 |
| 22 Oct 05 | The Quay Arts Centres, Newport :: V842 listing details L1826179418 |
| 20 Oct 05 | The Point, Eastleigh :: V1114 listing details L2040033457 |
| 18 Oct 05 | Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking :: V1033 listing details L01420192885 |
| 15 Oct 05 | mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146 listing details L1199921493 |
| 9 Oct 05 | Royal Opera House, West End :: V377 listing details L0726825841 |
| 6 Oct 05 | Parr Hall, Warrington :: V472 listing details L584627129 |
| 29 Sep 05 | artsdepot, Outer London :: V320 listing details L1273137215 |
Attam - T02068642915Attam is an opportunity to see a collection of rare pieces of Bharata Natyam choreography presented by national touring company Sankalpam, with local dancers. The evening is dedicated to the pioneering spirit of Rukimini Devi Arundale who dared to challenge and develop the traditions of Bharata Natyam to create new and exciting dance. Attam is an acknowledgement of her huge contribution to the style and how the technique continues to unfold. | |
| 20 May 05 | artsdepot, Outer London :: V320 listing details L1938229388 |
| 7 Mar 05 | Epstein Theatre, Liverpool :: V537 listing details L02039836788 |
Dance of the Drunken Monks - T1612193632The spectacular Dance of the Drunken Monks is an adaptation of the 7th century story by King Mahendra Varma. Inspired by the South Indian theatre form Koodiattam, [Sankalpam] creates an experience of total dance theatre. A provocative and unusual blend of farce, social commentary and theatrical display combine to tell the humorous play of a Kapalika monk's drunken antics.Performer Mira Balchandran-Gokul (dancer). Performer Vidya Thirunarayan (dancer). Performer Stella Uppal-Subbiah (dancer). Performer Karaikuddi Krishnamurthy (musician). | |
| 15 Nov 03 | Epsom Playhouse, Epsom :: V699 listing details L1940113200 |
| 12 Nov 03 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L243145739 |
| 11 Nov 03 to 12 Nov 03 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L1809274965 |
| 24 Apr 03 | Trinity Theatre and Arts Centre, Tunbridge Wells :: V691 listing details L0872462529 |
| 1 Apr 03 | Studio Theatre, Inner London :: V260 listing details L01177454346 |
| 20 Mar 03 | The Bluecoat, Liverpool :: V0403703615 listing details L258418568 |
| 14 Mar 03 | The Mill Arts Centre (formerly The Mill), Banbury :: V794 listing details L295526474 |
| 4 Mar 03 | The Hawth, Crawley :: V720 listing details L1708552205 |
| 1 Mar 03 | Pegasus Theatre, Oxford :: V801 listing details L2021021359 |
| 22 Feb 03 | Merlin Theatre, Frome :: V916 listing details L01013953913 |
| 14 Feb 03 | artsdepot, Outer London :: V320 listing details L01170849989 |
Avatara (Descent) - T1863656639Performer Mavin Khoo. Performer Mira Balchandran-Gokul. Performer Vidya Thirunarayan. Performer Stella Uppal-Subbiah. Performer Iain Ballamy (sax). Music Madurai G.S. Mani. | |
| 4 Oct 01 | Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury :: V925 listing details L1162285049 |
| 21 Jun 01 | Croydon Clocktower: David Lean Cinema, Outer London :: V01465162029 listing details L1049432142 |
| 21 Apr 01 | mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146 listing details L0169165706 |
T02049289372Performed by two master musicians, one male and three female dancers, [Sankalpam] is delighted to announce that they will be joined again by master Bharata Natyam dancer Mavin Khoo and will be collaborating with lighting designer Lee Curren, jazz saxophonist [Iain Bellamy], master musician [Karaikuddi Krishnamurthy] as well as Madras-based musicians [Paul Jacobs of Funky Bode and Madurai GS Mani. | |
| 16 Feb 01 | artsdepot, Outer London :: V320 listing details L0764466737 |
Ulaa and Tat. - T1524332847 | |
| 9 Nov 00 | Phoenix Arts, Leicester :: V432 listing details L01706343575 |
| 6 Nov 00 | The Hawth, Crawley :: V720 listing details L02071357404 |
| 24 Jun 00 | Bridport Arts Centre, Bridport :: V909 listing details L1597642918 |
Other listings | |
| 9 Nov 00 | Phoenix Arts, Leicester :: V432 listing details L721081894 |
| 1 Apr 00 | Lyceum Theatre, Crewe :: V470 listing details L321756434 |
| 17 Mar 00 | Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury :: V925 listing details L438491697 |
| 16 Oct 98 | Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury :: V925 listing details L942911395 |
