| Co-curator | Kalpana Raghuraman |
| Duration | 30 min |
| Part of | Season 26-27 |
Did you miss our India Dans Festival? Don’t worry. Korzo is opening its doors year-round to the richness of Indian dance. Because dance this versatile deserves to be seen.
Together with choreographer, anthropologist, and dancer Kalpana Raghuraman, we’re searching for colorful performances that will spark your love for Indian dance.
This program is free, but a reserved ticket is mandatory. You can do this by clicking the tickets button.
Programma
Smt. Shyama Warrier – Sree Vighnarajam Bhaje (Mohiniyattam)
Dancer and teacher Shyama Warrier presents Sree Vighnarajam Bhaje, a graceful Mohiniyattam piece choreographed by Kalamandalam Kshemavathy. Set to ragam Gambheera Nattai and talam Khandachappu, the performance brings the elegance and expressive richness of this Indian classical dance tradition to life.
Indu Panday Nritya Arts – Tarana (Kathak)
Indu Panday and her dancers return to Korzo with a vibrant Tarana. Intricate footwork, rapid pirouettes and a lively interplay of rhythm and movement celebrate the joy of pure dance. The piece is set in raag Malkauns and teentaal, a rhythmic cycle of sixteen beats.
Dancers: Graciella Chabboe, Suman Enait, Eswari Mathan and Indu Panday.
Choreography: Shri Hari and Smt. Chethana Hari. Compositional arrangements: Indu Panday.
Kalpana Raghuraman is the artistic director of the dance company Kalpanarts. She grew up with classical Indian dance and now combines that background with urban and contemporary styles to create a new and interesting dance language that should appeal to many more people. In addition to her work at Kalpanarts, which she founded in 2015, she has traveled through India while working to further immerse herself in dance traditions. She is co-curator of Korzo and has put together two evenings each season. From 2024-2025, she will also be a Creative Associate at Het Nationale Ballet for two years.
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