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Rise, Goddess, Rise
Duration - 45 min (can be presented in shorter segments) Rise Goddess Rise is a Bharatanatyam-based dance production exploring discipline, devotion, and inner transformation within classical Indian dance training, particularly the traditional Gurukula system. Drawing on the experiences of co-creators Kirsten Newell and Oxana Banshikova, both trained at Kalakshetra – India’s premier Bharatanatyam institution – the piece reflects the beauty, intensity, and contradictions of this lineage. While grounded in tradition, it also examines the emotional and psychological pressures embedded in inherited teaching systems. The work asks: how can we honor Bharatanatyam’s depth while confronting hierarchy, discipline, and silence? Through layered choreography, spoken word, and original music, it reimagines tradition as a space of resilience and renewal. Watch promo here Previous performances:
Work in progress sharing (Suported by Creative Scotland) Universal Hall, Findhorn - 2025 St. Brides Centre, Edinburgh - 2025 |
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Space In Between - Triple bill
Duration: 45 min (can be presented in shorter segments also; e.g., Duality is 10 min) - Duality – coexistence within opposition - Time Matters – the perception of time and change - Unspoken Alignments – the fragile balance between truth and harmony Rooted in Bharatanatyam yet expanded through contemporary movement, the trilogy redefines Indian classical technique in a modern context, inviting audiences to experience the tension between unity and individuality, truth and illusion. Watch promo here |
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MaMa
Duration: 45 min Multi-media dance production exploring the journey of pregnancy, birth and early motherhood, through Bharatanatyam dance, immersive visuals, and a blend of Celtic-Carnatic music. The MaMa tour has been made possible through support from Creative Scotland Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance. The production has been produced by Vision Mechanics. We are grateful for support from Creative Scotland, The Workroom, Dance Base and Akademi and Beyond Bollywood towards this production. |