Productions
VELLAAYI
PC: Roy Photographs
NER KANNADI
PC: Moments by Priyanka
WHEN SHADOWS SING
PC: NMACC
Āmuktamālyada
PC: Mr. Varun Khanna
yoni
PC: Mr. Kishore Gumaste
UNRAVELLED
PC: Mr. Kishore Gumaste
SAMAH
PC: Mr. Govindarajan
"Samah"- For many centuries, two intertwined streams of thoughts have flourished giving rise to ecstatic poems that highlight the mad desire to live (and perhaps die) for a divine bond beyond the worldly realms. Voices that echo an unquenchable love for the divine and sometimes where the love itself becomes divine! Barring religion, caste, language, social standing or economic status, these poems advocate emotional restlessness and a very intimate expression of the individual self. In this modern era of religious intolerance and turmoil, Samah explores intense and beautiful poetic works of Sufi poets like Kabir, Rumi, Amir Khusrau, Raskhan, Bulle Shah and Bhakti poets like Surdas, Vidyapati, Mirabai, Kanhopatra, Andal.
Antaryatra -
The Journey Within
"Antaryatra - The Journey Within" explores the journey of the human mind. The performance begins with the neutral mind which is fulfilled and is at peace - a mind devoid of strong emotions. Through the course of the performance, various emotions are explored revealing the complexities of the human psyche. As the performance draws to a close, the mind transcends physical limitations to unite with the eternal consciousness.
VOICES
"Voices" is a celebration of the incredible human accomplishment of creating magic with words. The title Voices comes from the idea that the words in a poem start first as the Poet's voice. Those words are then interpreted by readers in their own voices in different ways. Dancers and musicians interpret poetry through movement and sound. Voices explores unusual verses by several poets including Pablo Neruda, Amir Khusrau and Jaishankar Prasad.
PC: Mr. Prakash Bala
Samviksana -
An Exploration
"Samviksana - An Exploration" is a margam-based performance that includes traditional items from the Bharatanatyam repertoire. The centerpiece is a varnam that describes the love of a nayika for her Lord. The production showcases the beauty of the Bharatanatyam vocabulary through precise rhythmic movements as well as brings out the emotive aspects that are central to this dance form.
Events 2017
December 31, 2017- 10:30 AM
Performance at Vishranthi Charitable Trust
Old-Age Home
4/227, MGR Salai
Palavakkam, Chennai, India
December 30, 2017 - 6:30 PM
Performance at Anaikkum Karangal
Orphanage for destitute children
25, Periyar Street
Ullagaram, Chennai, India
December 1, 2017
Performance
Nritholsavam, Changampuzha Park
Kochi, India
November 25, 2017 - 7PM
Unravelled
Edouard Michelin Auditorium, Alliance Francaise, India
November 21, 2017
Performance
Bhubaneswar, India
November 10-12, 2017
Workshops
Seattle, Washington
November 11, 2017
Performance
Seattle, Washington
October 8, 2017
Performance
Soorya Dance and Music Festival
Trivandrum, India
October 7, 2017
Performance
Swaralaya
Palakkad, India
August 22, 2017 - 8:30PM
Unravelled
Drive East Festival
New York City
July 17 - 20, 2017
Workshop Demonstrations
SPIC-MACAY
Ajmer, India
July 13, 2017 - 6:30PM
Performance
Monsoon Dance Festival
Thrissur, India
July 5 - 9, 2017
Workshops
Bangalore, India
June 24, 2017 - 7:30PM
Performance
Music Academy
Chennai, India
June 18, 2017 - 7PM
Samah - Dance of the Mystics
Kailash Mital Theatre
Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
June 17, 2017 - 6:30PM
Samah - Dance of the Mystics
Maison de la Frontenac
Montreal, Canada
June 16, 2017 - 8PM
Samah - Dance of the Mystics (World Premier)
Aga Khan Museum
Toronto, Canada
May 2, 2017 - 7PM
Performance
Muscat, Oman
April 30, 2017 - 7PM
Performance
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
April 29, 2017 - 7PM
Performance
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
April 28, 2017 - 7PM
Performance
Manama, Bahrain
April 27, 2017 - 7PM
Performance
Kuwait City, Kuwait
April 26, 2017 - 7PM
Performance
Doha, Qatar
April 11-16, 2017
Workshops
Buenos Aires, Argentina
April 12, 2017 - 8PM
Unravelled
Centro Cultural Borges
Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 22, 2017 - 10:15 AM
World premiere of solo dance-theater production, "UNRAVELLED"
Balshikshan Mandir, Mayur Colon
Pune, India
January 15, 2017 - 6:30 PM
Performance
Rajangana auditorium, Sri Krishna Mutt
Udupi, India
January 14, 2017 - 3 PM
Performance
Amani Ramanna Hall
Udupi, India
January 7, 2017 - 7:30PM
Performance
Sri Krishna Gana Sabha
Chennai, India