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Festival of New Dance 2023
September 29, 2023
Friday September 29th
7:30pm
Supportive $40
Regular $30
Subsidized $25
Presented by Neighbourhood Dance Works
Festival of New Dance 2023
Presented by Neighbourhood Dance Works
An Evening of Kathak
Kathak dance is a complex art form originating from North India. This program highlights its rhythmic complexity,
dynamic movements and footwork.
Navarasas – choreography and performance by Bageshree Vaze
An exploration of the nine emotions in the human experience – love, wonder, fear, bravery, anger, disgust, compassion, laughter and peace – depicted through the signature elements of Abhinaya (facial expression) and Mudra (hand gestures) language in Indian classical dance.
Tarana – choreography by Bageshree Vaze with performances by Gouri Kundu and Raghav Monga
A fantasy of rhythmic composition interweaved with movement language.
Paratopia Reloaded (excerpt) – choreography by Bageshree Vaze with performances by Bageshree Vaze and Daniel Gomez
An interaction of Kathak and Hip Hop movement language, reflecting an alternate Canadian dance history.
Dhamaar – choreography and performance by Bageshree Vaze with live music accompaniment by Vineet Vyas, Pankaj Mishra, Bill Brennan
A live interaction and exploration of rhythmic compositions and movement language in a 14-beat rhythmic cycle,. This will be followed by Gat Nikaas, the courtesan’s dance, a signature element of the Lucknow tradition of Kathak.
All Ages / Live Music