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southasiandance.org.uk Newsletter October 2008
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Diwali celebrations are taking place all over the UK this October, and that means South Asian dance will be offered in abundance. Probably the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia, Diwali is a festival of lights celebrating a reaffirmation of hope and a renewed commitment to friendship and goodwill. Check out Diwali and other happenings listed below, and be sure to add your own events at southasiandance.org.uk
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Sujata Banerjee Dance Company's A Sacred Thread on tour |
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15th Oct
This innovative dance theatre work uses the multi-layered fabric of Kathak, narrative and original music to retell the story of an extraordinary woman from the 18th century who made an enormous impact in society. Through the powerful medium of dance, drama and music the programme explores current issues concerning women and gender equality, children and human rights, and environment and sustainability. The programme is directed by the renowned theatre personality Nona Shepphard and uses special compositions of Pandit Birju Maharaj.
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Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company's The Dancer's Cut |
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23rd Oct at New Theatre Royal
This is power and grace up-close and intimate. Zoom in and revel in the detail, sweaty and sensual, as bodies and cultures collide.
See the bite-sized best bits from twenty years of Shobana Jeyasingh choreography, a creative force that has shaped so much of UK dance today. But it's not cut and paste. These fierce solos, intricate duets and passionate trios have a story to tell. It's a human story about meetings and partings, love and longing - and hatred as persistent as the monsoon rain.
This is dance on the inside. Film combines with live performance to show us the danc
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Ananya Chatterjee's NRITYANJALI |
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9th Nov at South Street Arts Centre
A scintillating display of Indian classical dance forms featuring the dynamism of Bharatanatyam, the grace of Odissi, the intricate foot works of Kathak and the elaborate expressions of Kuchipudi, presented for the first time by Kalakunj, Reading. Ananya Chatterjee (Kalakunj, Reading) brings together an enchanting evening of traditional Indian dance and music. This would be brought alive by Malabika Sen, an internationally acclaimed artist from Kolkata, India (Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi), Anuradha Chaturvedi, a Kathak exponent from Newbury, Berkshire and Sharmishtha Roy, a graceful Odissi dan
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FIPA's Tasher Desh on tour |
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7th Oct
FIPA's glorious 'ground breaking production' (India Digest) Tasher Desh by Tagore is a sumptuous and mesmeric show. Filled with the concept of change and evolution, it will inspire audiences of all ages. Created by acclaimed artistic directors Hi Ching and Dr. Ananda Gupta it is performed with English dialogue and sung in Bengali. 'Come and see the show! Cid Shaha and Ash Mukherjee, the Prince and the Merchant, are both huge talents as dancers and performers.' (Nuffield Theatre, Southampton) 'A great show. The principal dancers are exceptional...Please come back again.' (Camberley Theatre)
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NorthWest Asian Arts's Annual Event |
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17th Oct at Smithill's School
The time has come again this year with our 4th Show.
A fun and fulfilling way of spending your night with a combination of South Asian music and dance from Bharatnatiyum to traditional folk dances to modern Bollywood dances and with an ensamble of smooth and fast Tabla.
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Mitali Dev and Enakshi Das's Mukut - The Crown of Rasas |
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25th Oct at The Lowry
A unique duet of Odissi, one of the oldest and most sensuous type of Indian classical dance form, performed by two internationally acclaimed Odissi exponents, Mitali Dev and Enakshi Das. Both trained under the maestro Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra school, they display the timeless rhythmic intricacies of Odissi marked by soft, graceful and flowing movements that reflect the divine sculptural motifs of the temples of Orissa.
‘Her movements were marked by the lucidity and grace bringing the richness of an ancient classical dance form in Odissi … a visual treat’ (Herald).
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Sampradaya Dance Creations's Vivarta & Howzaat! |
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26th Nov at The Drum
This exhilarating performance is a two-part dance piece: Vivarta Manifestations of Vishnu uses traditional bharatanatyam dance to interpret the celebrated Hindu mythological theme of Dashavatara, the ten incarnations of Vishnu, whilst in contrast Howzaat! Pushes the boundaries of contemporary bharatanatyam in a unique and refreshing display of dance, sport and popular culture.
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Kala Chethena Kathakali Company's Kathakali Dance |
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11th Oct at Djangoly Theatre
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Kathakali is the classical dance drama of Kerala, South West India which features exceptionally skilled actors, musicians, spectacular costumes, dramatic make-up and amazing sets. The Kala Chethana Kathakali Company of top international artists from Kerela, have captivated audiences throughout the UK for over two decades and have brought Kathakali to thousands of people.
Pre-show activity in Performing Arts Workspace: Come and watch the elaborate make-up being carefully applied before the show. Entrance free, from 2-7pm.
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sampad's Diwali Sabha |
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21st Oct at The Drum
Coming to The Drum for the first time this season is Sabha: sampad’s popular monthly showcase for local and emerging talent, which includes performances in music, dance, theatre and spoken word. To take part in a future sabha, please contact sampad.
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Sonia Sabri's The World of Sonia and Sarvar Sabri |
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8th Nov at Old Joint Stock Theatre
An evening of dance, music and conversation with two of Birmingham’s most talented artists: Sonia and Sarvar Sabri.
Sonia infuses the classical North Indian dance style of Kathak with contemporary relevance, whilst retaining its essential purity and integrity. Sarvar, an internationally renowned tabla player, is passionate about the rich diversity of the world’s musical traditions, having experimented with a range of musicians and composers.
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Vidwan Chandrashekhar Navda's Dance : Splendour of Karnataka : Yakshagana |
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6th Oct at Nehru Centre
With songs, gestures, drama and narration, Yakshagana is regarded a complete theatre. Famous for its stunning stylised make up and hypnotic rhythms, the vibrant performances depicting powerful epic scenes are performed all night along in the rural paddy fields of coastal Karnataka. The finest exponent and teacher of Bharatanatyam and Yakshagana dance, Vidwan Chandrashekhar Navda is the director of Natyanjali in Suratkal, Karnataka.
Using the drum, Chande, Vidwan Chandrashekhar Navda will illustrate evil characters of the Indian epics like Dushayasana in Mahabharatha, along with his
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Nrityakunj's Mukut - The Crown Of Rasas |
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17th Oct at Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall
A unique duet of Odissi, one of the oldest and most sensuous forms of Indian classical dance, performed by two internationally acclaimed Odissi exponents, Mitali Dev and Enakshi Das Sinha. Both trained under the legendary maestro Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, they display the timeless rhythmic intricacies of Odissi marked by soft, graceful and flowing movements that reflect the divine sculptural motifs of the temples of Orissa.
‘Her movements were marked by the lucidity and grace bringing the richness of an ancient classical dance form in Odissi - a visual treat’
(Herald).
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Scheherazaad Cooper's Dance : Odissi |
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27th Oct at Nehru Centre
Originated in the temples of Orissa, Odissi classical dance form dates back to the 2nd Century BC. Evidence of Odissi can be found in many sculptures present in the temples of eastern India. This lyrical dance form based on the Natyashastra combines delicate or Lasya upper body movement with firm and solid or Taandav footwork. The juxtapositions combine to form the movements of the style.
Odissi follows the three distinct variations in dance type known as Nritta, Nritya, and Abhinaya which can be defined as: pure, lyrical, and expressive. Trained with her Guruma Dr Ratna Roy, Scheheraza
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PRAMITA MALLICK's Rabindranath Tagore's SHAPMOCHON- Liberation from Curse |
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16th Nov at Kirkby Civic Suite
Shapmochon is a powerful story, written and composed by RABINDRANATH TAGORE, of the banished celestial spirits SOURO SEN and MADHUSREE who are reborn on earth as the disfigured KING ARUNESHWAR and the beautiful KAMALIKA.
This is a special collaboration of artists from India and UK. Although the songs are in Bengali, there will be a special English narration running throughour the production thus making it accessible to those not understanding Bengali
Vocals: Pramita Mallick, Rishi Banerjee, Ballari Banerjee, Sangeeta Datta & Ananda Gupta
Dance: Sandip Mallick (Kathak), Purbita Mukher
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Angika's Cypher / Bhakti |
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9th Oct at Dance City
"Angika prove conclusively that Asian dance has a place here and now, up there with the hippest of contemporary choreography."
Ballet Magazine
Angika are a leading British Indian dance company and their work is committed to regenerating the rich vocabulary of classical Bharatanatyam dance with a contemporary approach. To celebrate their 10th year, Angika present Cypher, a new work performed by a company of 6 female Bharatanatyam dancers who will use their voices to create a vocal soundscape of traditional Sanskrit slokas (hymns).
Cypher explores the multi-layered rel
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Sonia Sabri's Sonia Sabri Dance Company |
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22nd Oct at PATS Dance Studio
Sonia Sabri Company presents Parallels
An evening of contemporary and classical Kathak Dance with Live Music
The leading light of Kathak in the UK presents a lyrical dance journey…from contemporary to classical, and East to West.
Featuring evocative live music from an ensemble of musicians on sitar, harmonium, and vocal, with the internationally renowned maestro Ustad Sarvar Sabri on tabla, Parallels offers a beautifully intimate crafting of dance and live music, which will appeal to both music and dance enthusiasts.
Sonia Sabri is acclaimed as one of the brightest and most versati
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Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company's Faultline / Exit No Exit |
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6th Nov at Lawrence Batley Theatre
A fusion of contemporary dance and classical Asian styles, Faultline reflects the tensions and contradictions of Asian youth in the UK. International dancers resonate with the survival instinct of the young in today’s fastpaced, urban Britain. Film footage by Pete Gomes epitomises the anxiety and energy of the street; whilst haunting, atmospheric music features an electro-score by Scanner, overlaid with vocals by Errolyn Wallen and sung live by soprano, Patricia Rosario. In Exit No Exit, Michael Nyman’s music propels six dancers effortlessly on and off the stage. In the centre, a soloist remai
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DR ANANDA GUPTA's DHRUPAD,DHAMAR, KHAYAL, THUMRI- A LEGACY |
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3rd Oct at THE TAGORE CENTRE UK
A RARE TREAT OF SPIRITUAL MUSIC CREATED BY TAGORE and BASED ON DHRUPAD, DHAMAR, KHAYAL, THUMRI AND FEATURING THE WORLD FAMOUS PERCUSSION MAESTRO PANDIT. BIPLAB MONDAL www.biplabmondal.com
PRINCIPAL VOCALIST : DR ANANDA GUPTA
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Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company's Faultline/Exit No Exit |
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17th Oct at Macrobert
An energetic double bill of Dance, Film and Sound
Award-winning choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh’s bold new work, Faultline, uses dance, film and live soprano voice to weave a stylish and pacy story around a woman in a cocktail dress.
Specially commissioned music by composer Michael Nyman propels Exit No Exit where the
explosive energy of the eight dancers and the colours of the stage combine to make a rich and intense dance work that will leave you breathless!
“The discovery of a dance language both individual
and beautiful is always what choreographers are
after, but few hav
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Sahara India Pariwar 's Bharati - The Wonder That Is India |
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23rd Oct at Hammersmith Apollo
A theatrical experience with true spiritual and mystical flavours. A dynamic journey through the colours, scents and flavours of India with performers from all around the country, 700 costumes, giant video projections, authentic scenery, dance, live music, martial arts, acrobatics, tears and laughter.
AEG Live is proud to present the UK debut of the stunning stage show BHARATI. Visiting London’s Hammersmith Apollo for one night only on 23rd October 2008, BHARATI is a music and dance spectacle that brings together the multiple aspects that make India such an exuberant and energis
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RISHI BANERJEE's TAGORE FEST/SHAPMOCHAN |
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9th Nov at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
THIS UNIQUE DAY IS DEDICATED TO THE INDIAN NOBEL LAUREAT POET TAGORE. SHAPMOCHAN WILL BE THE HIGHLIGHT STARRING PRAMITA MALLICK.BROUGHT TO YOU BY MOKSHA UK AND BAITHAK UK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FIPA, UK AND BHAVAN. A MUST SEE DAY FILLED WITH EVENTS RELATED TO WORKS OF TAGORE
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Srishti's Play Ball on tour |
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9th Oct
PLAY BALL, a triple bill of short pieces from a male-dominated cast, is about Lads' Culture and shows off “what the lads do” when at work, when at play and when in love… and boy do our lads love to show off!
Bend it… is on football. Let's Play Ball! The use of complex footwork that Bharatanatyam and football share makes a testosterone charged peacock like display of skill. The dancers and musicians become 2 teams… they tackle, they shoot, they fake injury like all the greats… a goal is scored, the crowd erupts and the celebration dance ensues. Never before has Bharatanatyam been s
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Yuko Inoue & Hanna Mannila's zer0/classikal, basement sessions |
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18th Oct at Tara Arts
Come and join Hanna Mannila and Yuko Inoue in this intimate setting of Tara Arts Studio for an evening of Kathak performance...get to the heart of Kathak dance, the raw emotions, bittersweet despair, sweat and hypnotic rhythms as the dancers explore the core of rasa and sum...
Accompanied by live musicians on Tabla Chiranjit Mukherjee and Vocalist Jatanil Banerjee...
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Bhamini Jayakar's The Synthesis of Dance: Bharatanatyam and Fusion |
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31st Oct at Nehru Centre
Exploring the parallelisms of different forms of dance using Bharatanatyam as the primary medium, Bhamini and her ensemble attempt to juxtapose Bharatanatyam with other regional and international dances, from the long established, like Kathak and Balinese dances, to the more recent such as Street Hip Hop. It harmonizes western and eastern movements to promote relationships that exist in the spirit of fusion dance. An avid dancer for over 15 years, Bhamini trained under late Guru Padmini Ramachandran, Ambika Sukumaran and Padma Thiagaram. Her inspiration for this event came from the synergies s
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Nritarutya Dance Company's PRAYOG |
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6th Oct at Dance City
Nritarutya are a cutting edge dance ensemble company from Bangalore, India who create a visual spectacle with their dance productions. They have kept the tenets of traditional dance but their creativity has enabled their performances to evolve by using dance as a medium in expressing the issues of modern times. Nritarutya’s performances are said to provoke emotions of empathy, joy and even ecstasy.
PRAYOG is Nritarutya’s new cutting-edge production featuring the work of 3 different choreographers. Prayog is a world of dance, a world where there are no boundaries, a world where chore
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Akademi's Initium (Where Dreams Begin) on tour |
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12th Oct
Initium is a South Asian dance-led contemporary spectacle conceived by Mira Kaushik in collaboration with Tony Charalambous. With a significant cast of dancers, it juxtaposes the lyricism of kathak with the spirited dynamics of modern dance, circus and folk theatre form, Yakshagana. Punctuated by special effects, this vivid and fresh piece emphasises the way dreams can change in an instant, combining elements that clash at first glance, but ultimately work together to create a new reality.
The production is a re-working of the highly acclaimed Sapnay, originally directed by esteemed
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Menaka PP Bora's Dance In Museum Project |
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23rd Oct at Ondaatje Wing Lecture Theatre
Following on the success of thematic Indian classical dance and workshops at National Portrait Gallery (2003, 2004, 2006) and Tate Modern (2005) in London, New Walk Museum (2002, 2003) in Leicester, National Museum (2004) in New Delhi, World Museum (2007) in Liverpool, dancer and scholar Menaka PP Bora introduces Dance in Museum Project in 2008. This project is commissioned to develop innovative lecture and dance series linking ancient heritage and exhibitions with research and contemporary presentation of Indian dance and performance. It will combine site-specific live performances with lectu
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Dancing Nikita Company's Bollywood Night |
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16th Nov at Norden Farm Centre for the arts
Bollywood Night, a glamorous dance production performed by Nikita and senior members of her dance company. Nikita is a well established Classical and Bollywood dancer, who has mesmerised audiences across the UK, Europe and Australia.
Now once again, she will be performing along with her performance troupe by presenting a series of dynamic and dramatic choreographies, from their recent repetoire.
This show is ideal for anyone who loves Bollywood or Indian dancing!
"Get a true feel of the Indian culture through this classical, cultural and colourful dance show!"
(Niki
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Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company's Faultine / Exit No Exit |
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7th Oct at Everyman Theatre
Shobana Jeyasingh has captivated audiences for twenty years with her dynamic and fearless choreography, mixing contemporary and classical forms of dance.
In Faultline, the dancers resonate with the survival instinct of the young in today's fast-paced, urban Brtain. Film footage by Pete Gomes epitomises the anxiety and energy of the street; whilst haunting, atmospheric music features an electro-score by Scanner, overlaid with vocals by Errolyn Wallen sung live by soprano, Patricia Rosario.
In Exit No Exit, Michael Nyman's music propels six dancers effortlessly on and off
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Surdhwani's An Odissi Dance Programme |
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18th Oct at Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton
A rare opportunity to enjoy Odissi dance, one of the oldest and most sensuous forms of Indian classical dance, performed by two internationally acclaimed Odissi exponents, Mitali Dev and Enakshi Das Sinha. A sensual dance form, Odissi is characterised by soft, graceful and lyrical movements, reflecting the divine sculptural motifs seen in the temples of Orissa.
“(Their) movements were marked by the lucidity and grace bringing the richness of an ancient classical dance form in Odissi – a visual treat”
The Herald
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Anwesha Ahmed's A Mind’s Journey in Search of Destiny: Manipuri Dance on tour |
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29th - 31st Oct
Anwesha Company presents
` A minds journey in search of destiny`
'A mind journey in search of destiny' explores the creative genius and the conflicting urges that drive an artist. Tradition, self-doubt and wavering courage rein in the artist from full expression of creativity.
Combining expressions of Award winning choreographer Anwesha imagination, improvised from classical north-east Indian Manipuri dance, this work infuses tradition with freedom and also the heritage is moulded to modernity,the classical reinterpreted through originality.It is about the move to
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Akram Khan's In-I |
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until 20th Oct at National Theatre
by Juliette Binoche and Akram Khan
with visual design by Anish Kapoor
and music composition by Philip Sheppard
If the Greeks had 14 words to describe different ways of loving, how many dare we experience?
A major new work of dance theatre created by one of the world’s leading dancer/choreographers, Akram Khan, and actress Juliette Binoche.
Throughout their careers, Binoche and Khan have both sought out surprising and daring collaborations. Akram Khan has always taken an inter-disciplinary approach to dance and his collaborators have included Sidi Larbi Cherk
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Ojasi Sukhatankar's Kathak Paramparā |
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18th Nov at Nehru Centre
A dedicated Kathak dancer, Ojasi has performed solo
recitals and her choreographies in India, U.K. and U.S.A. She
has been an active dancer of Nrityabharati Kathak Dance
Academy in Pune and now she is a senior dancer in the Sujata
Banerjee Dance Company in London.
With her Masters in a self-directed dance-research from the
Surrey University, she has nurtured her talent to study and
write about the art of dance in its depths and diversities of
various approaches. Her articles have been published in the
newspapers and magazines of India and UK.
With reverence to Oja
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National Dance Teachers Association 's NDTA National Conference 2008 |
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22nd Nov at Elmhurst School for Dance
A one day conference with practical sessions and discussion for all invovled in the delivery of dance in schools including teachers, community and youth dance practitioners and dance artists.
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Diwali on the Square's Celebration of Dance |
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19th Oct at Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square hosts celebrations to mark Diwali, the Festival of Lights, on Sunday 19 October 2008, organised by the Greater London Authority and Diwali in London Committee. Akadami South Asian Dance UK will again participate in the dance section of this annual event.
Diwali on the Square is a wonderful day for all the family, and will see the square transformed by magical light displays and music and dance performances.
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SAMA's SAMA Festival 2008 |
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6th - 12th Oct at Newcastle & Gateshead
It’s SAMA time!!
SAMA returns to NewcastleGateshead in 2008 bringing with it the spirit and spice of South Asian music, arts and culture. There's an exciting programme of events and festivities, including this year, a major Indian literature strand as well as stunning performances by some of the finest musicians, DJs, artists and dancers from across the UK and South Asia. There'll also be workshops, exhibitions, a film and food festival and a spectacular outdoor finale on Sunday 12th October when Baltic Square will be transformed into a Bazaar, with colourful stalls, thrilling st
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Milapfest's Diwali Dhamaka |
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26th Oct at The Lowry
Milapfest presents the ever-popular Indian festival of lights with a twist!
Diwali Dhamaka features a colourful celebration through folk and popular dancing, and music.
The event features Bhangra/Bollywood workshops, a mini dance theatre, magic show, henna and rangoli painting, delicious Indian food stalls, folk dances and Bollywood music!
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Sangeet Kala Academy 's The Sound Of India |
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4th Oct at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Building upon the success of that event and based upon your continuous encouragement, this year we have arranged Indian classical music evening, “The Sound of India” on 4th of October, 2008, Saturday at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
This year we are lucky to present the noteworthy UK Vocalist in Indian classical music, Nina Virdee, along with Sarodist, Ken Zuckerman, one of the most senior and distinguished disciple of the legendary Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. I shall be performing Indian classical vocals for the concert finale. Your attendance at the programme is greatly desired and would co
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CreateKX's Making a Buck Without Selling Out |
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22nd Oct at British Library
CreateKX presents:
MAKING A BUCK WITHOUT SELLING OUT
The Business and IP Centre, The British Library
We all want to get rich doing what we love – but that’s just a pipedream… isn’t it?
Learn how to harness your creativity and make a living out of your art without feeling like you’re selling out.
This peer-led seminar offers a valuable opportunity to speak to people who have made it without compromising their creative drive. Speakers from film, digital, visual and the performing arts will share their own experience of finding commercial/financial
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Akademi's South Asian Dance Forum II |
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1st Oct at Hampstead Town Hall
By popular request, Akademi has organised a follow up forum for Dancers, Choreographers and Teachers of South Asian Dance to further examine the issues that arose in our July 2008 meeting.
Please join us for this opportunity to discuss:
- Practical needs of the South Asian dance professional
- Akademi’s role in facilitating and developing the South Asian dance community
At this forum Akademi will also:
- Introduce new members of our team
- Launch our Associate Artists Scheme (in conjunction with the Esmee Fairbairn Trust)
- Discuss Akademi’s 30t
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Diwali Celebration's Dances of India |
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12th Oct at Royal Spa Centre
Dances of India in celebration of Diwali presented by the Shree Krishna Community Centre.
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Diversity Dance Company's Dancers Wanted |
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3rd Oct at Yorkshire Dance
Choreographer Balbir Singh (Diversity Dance Company) is offering professional dancers a unique opportunity to participate in a week long, creative residency at the Yorkshire Dance Centre, Leeds. During the week dancers will work with live music and undertake 1 to 1 Kathak training with Balbir Singh himself.
Diversity Dance has become one of the newly appointed RFO organisations with Arts Council England this year and as a result the company is starting the process of looking for suitable dancers who may join this exciting middle scale dance company from summer 2009 and then for UK t
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London College of Fashion's Casting Call for Dancers |
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18th Oct at London College of Fashion
Casting Call, suitable for actors, dancers or live art/physical performers.
Devised Costume based Performance, produced by London College of Fashion in collaboration with experimental practitioners Marie-Gabrielle Rotie (www.rotieproductions.com) and Anton Mirto (www.A2company.org).
Experimental physical devisers, performers and dancers are sought to work with Marie-Gabrielle and Anton and seven MA Costume Design for Performance students towards the creation of seven short pieces of live performance, which will take place in a London studio theatre in late January. The fee of £300 p
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Sheena Brabazon's Bollywood Dance workshop |
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16th Nov at Goodwin Sports Centre
A 3-hour Bollywood dance workshop for all levels of ability. All-new choreography to the track "Rang Rang" from the film 'Bollywood Hollywood'.
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Cid Shaha's Fun with Bollywood Dance |
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5th Oct - 2nd Nov at Idea Store
Cid Shaha, FIPA’s lead dancer, back by popular demand, returns to teach his inimitable and exciting ‘Fun with Bollywood Dance’ in Tower Hamlets.
Participants are expected to attend all five classes of the course.
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Pandit Birju Maharaj's Masterclass Kathak Workshop & Demonstration |
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30th Nov at Knighton Fields Centre
For further information please contact Centre for Indian Classical Dance in Leicester.
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Marcina Urvashi Arnold's Kathak Dance Class |
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4th Sep - 20th Nov at Siobhan Davies Studios
The classes will incorporate the core mvoement vocabulary and expressional technique of thsi ancient yet ever-evolving classical dance from South Asia. The training will help improve posture, develop co-ordination and enhance graceful movement. It is a basic level class, no previous experience is necessary.
All levels are welcome.
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Cid Shaha's Get started in Kathak Dance |
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9th Nov - 7th Dec at Idea Store
Cid Shaha, FIPA’s lead Kathak dancer teaches a course in the basics of Kathak.
Students are expected to attend all 5 classes in the course.
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Sonia Sabri's Kathak Classes |
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12th Sep - 12th Nov
Kathak classes are now taking place at Solihull Arts Complex on Mondays 5-6pm for beginners and improvers. These classes will lead to a showcase performance at the theatre on 12th November.
Further classes on Fridays 7.15 - 8.30pm starting this week for beginners and improvers at The Birmingham Dance Xchange. For further details please contact Sonia Sabri Company or look on the venue websites. See you there!
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Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company's Workshop |
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9th Nov at Petuaria Centre
Shobana Jeyasingh’s willingness to take risks and explore unpredictable and complex movements has established her, as one of this country’s most exciting and groundbreaking choreographers.
Participants at this workshop will discover a dance language both
individual and beautiful. Jeyasingh has created a unique language that
expresses her personal British/Indian identity. Using the Indian classical
dance form Bharata Natyam as the starting point for her exploration she
creates thought-provoking work which challenges entrenched and narrow views of cultural boundaries.
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Nikita Thakrar's Beginner Bollwood Dance Classes, Osterely |
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18th Sep - 25th Aug at Jelous Health Club
Bollwood dance taught by Nikita Thakrar with a classical touch.
These classes are for beginners and is open to all.
Drop in sessions are £10 per session.
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