SHE celebrates a woman’s capacity to accomplish the impossible and rejoices in her powers. Through two contrasting dance pieces, dancers / choreographers Nina Rajarani and Pali Chandra take you on a journey of self-discovery.
In Yagna, the modern woman finds herself frequently changing roles. From mother to protector, wife to career woman, homemaker to a nation builder; the emotions of love, passion, protection, nurturing, endurance, and peace are celebrated within this dance.
In Khamoshi ki Awaaz, an abstract piece, the dancers are given the freedom to express their interpretation of silence, where each sound can be interpreted by an individual based on their own personal experiences.
Originating from the temples of India, the Bharatanatyam and Kathak dance forms are widely different in style and presentation. Bharatanatyam is strong, sharp and linear in movement, while Kathak is fluid, almost lyrical in appearance. These two diverse styles are brought together with live music for Yagna composed by Pushkala Gopal for a team of five versatile musicians, and a recorded score for Khamoshi ki Awaaz composed by the world-renowned Shankar Mahadevan and A Sivamani of Bollywood fame.
Collaborators
Choreography: Nina Rajarani and Pali Chandra
Music Composition of Yagna: Pushkala Gopal
Music Composition of Khamoshi Ki Awaaz: Shankar Mahadevan and A Sivamani
Lighting Design: Michael Mannion
Set Design: Gopal Misra
Choreographic Consultant: Mavin Khoo
Techincal Management: Stuart Walton
Gallery
2002/3 Tour Venues
India
- Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chennai
- Habitat Center, New Delhi
UK
- Harrow Arts Centre, Middlesex
- Chipping Norton Theatre, Chipping Norton
- Alnwick Playhouse, Alnwick
- Little Theatre, Middlesbrough
- Alhambra Studio, Bradford
- Spilsby Theatre, Lincolnshire
- Patrick Centre, Birmingham
- Purcell Room, RRH, London
- Redbridge Drama Centre, Woodford
- Paisley Town Hall, Paisley
- Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead
- The Gate, Goole
- The Bull, Barnet
- Colchester Arts Centre
- Adam Smith Theatre Kirkcaldy
- Bowen West Theatre, Bedford
- The Pavilion Theatre, Dublin
- Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton
