The Rite of Spring - T1583933285Seeta Patel has created a compelling interpretation of Stravinsky's iconic The Rite Of Spring, with the classical South Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam performed by a cast of 12 dancers in an ensemble piece, accompanied live by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Unusually, this version subverts tradition by choosing a male as The Chosen One, elevating him to a deity to whom all sacrifice themselves. | |
| 21 Nov 23 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L0580436215 |
| 13 Mar 23 to 14 Mar 23 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L960948084 |
The Rite of Spring - T429136659Taking the South Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam with its intricate rhythmic footwork, expressive prowess, geometric and dynamic movements, award-winning choreographer Seeta Patel has reimagined the iconic Rite of Spring for an international cast of dancers. Promising to be an exciting flirtation between East and West, this production looks beyond notions of the exotic and orientalist perceptions of Eastern classical arts in this exciting bridge between Western classical music and Indian classical dance.Company Spin Arts. | |
| 4 Nov 20 | The Mill Arts Centre (formerly The Mill), Banbury :: V794 listing details L01205603695 |
| 21 May 19 | Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham :: V0165922284 listing details L01363495782 |
| 13 May 19 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L0377135515 |
Something Then Something Now - T0565211591In Something Then, Something Now, Seeta brings together an intimate evening of Bharatanatyam, accompanied by a live Carnatic music orchestra and featuring a stunning light design by Guy Hoare. The evening will lead the audience through the nuances of expression and technical excellence of this beautiful classical art form through Patel's interpretations of a variety of works in the Bharatanatyam repertoire. | |
| 12 Nov 17 | The Lilian Baylis Theatre, Inner London :: V236 listing details L0808048701 |
| 17 May 15 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L0381148648 |
Not Today's Yesterday - T01731795766Acclaimed dancer Seeta Patel joins forces with Australian choreographer Lina Limosani and Polish born visual dramaturg Dagmara Gieysztor in this poignant work, which brings Seeta's expressive Bharatanatyam skills together with Lina's theatrical physicality in a work that looks at Bharatanatyam free from its exotic and skewed rhetoric, and at the power wielded by the whitewashing of history.Choreographer Lina Limosani. DramaturgDagmara Gieysztor. Performer Seeta Patel. | |
| 3 May 17 to 4 May 17 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L01448520051 |
The Art of Defining Me - T013305703In a tick-box society where art has become a commodity, this short dance film takes a humorous look at how artists can be influenced by the expectations and definitions placed upon them. | |
| 11 Jun 13 | Rich Mix, Outer London :: V0478944234 listing details L01704914440 |
Seeta Patel's Shringara: Journey of Desire - T972572346Internationally-renowned dancer Seeta Patel presents the exhilarating classical Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam. In this solo performance Seeta guides us through a fantasy world of the sacred female and explores the complex nuances of desire. With live music, lead vocals by the inspirational Pushkala Gopal and choreography by Mavin Khoo, this is a much-anticipated performance from one of the most exciting talents in the British Asian dance scene. 70mins, no interval. | |
| 2 Apr 11 | Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham :: V0165922284 listing details L1571415613 |
Dance/Dancing My Siva - T01368323557Seeta Patel presents a one off solo Bharata Natyam performance originally created and performed by Mavin Khoo. | |
| 28 Jan 11 | Rich Mix, Outer London :: V0478944234 listing details L1579846850 |
A Journey of Desire - T933254096Internationally renowned dancer Seeta Patel presents the exhilarating classical Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam. In this solo performance Seeta guides us through a fantasy world of the sacred female and explores the complex nuances of desire. With live music, lead vocals by the inspirational Pushkala Gopal and choreography by Mavin Khoo, this is a much–anticipated performance from one of the most exciting talents in the British Asian dance scene. | |
| 12 Nov 10 | mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146 listing details L01976048302 |
