Contemporary Dance by Jayachandran Palazhy & Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts
The presentation will include different pieces exploring various aspects of human existence. Set in response to the poignant sight of migrants journeying back to their distant villages amidst India’s sudden lockdown due to Covid-19, Jeeva Pravaaha peeks into human experiences and memories, diverging from glorifying India’s megacities or their architecture. It delves into the intricate human connections expressed by great poets of the era, envisioning freedom from grandeur and praising wandering devotees carrying divinity within. Seamlessly blending heritage, memories and contemporary cityscapes, the performance unfolds the transformation of the notion of home—from a refuge to a place evoking seclusion and tension. Prayer of a different kind, Kabir’s poem set to tune by Kumar Gandharva, is a piece developed and performed by Attakkalari’s rehearsal director and choreographer Hemabharathy Palani, who moves effortlessly to the iconic music of acclaimed singer Bindhu Malini. Reflections draws inspiration from the distilled geometry and poetic grace of classical dance Bharatanatyam and portrays the inner sanctity and elegance through the precision and dexterity of the moves of the dancers. Nava Durga, created during the lockdown and based on the images of Goddess Durga by nine contemporary female painters, explores the plight of contemporary Indian women, their trials and tribulations, and their fight for justice and equality. Vanna Vativukal explores the male and the female energies that exist within us, particularly the playful nature of the period of courtship. Set to specially composed music by MIDIval Punditz, images of rites of passage of time and rituals as well as elements, such as water, are invoked in this celebration of sensuality.
Tickets on BookMyShow- 29th Feb, 2024 only at the NCPA (Mumbai)
