Sampradaya Dance Creations presents Alchemy November 22, 2012

Sampradaya Dance Creations presents
Alchemy
A triple bill of international contemporary work that redefines Indian dance
3 Shows Only - November 22-24, 2012!
– a world premiere from Natasha Bakht and choreographies by
Akram Khan, Russell Maliphant, Aakash Odedra, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Santosh Nair –

Sampradaya Dance Creations, renowned for its innovative productions under award-winning artistic director Lata Pada, proudly presents Alchemy, an imaginative triple bill of international contemporary work that promises to redefine Indian dance.

Alchemy features dance works by Canada’s Natasha Bakht (with the world premiere of Bridges); the UK’s Akram Khan, Russell Maliphant and Aakash Odedra; Belgium's Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and India’s Santosh Nair. Showcasing the diversity of Indian dance through groundbreaking bharatanatyam, kathak and chau-based choreographies, Alchemy is performed by Sampradaya and guest artists including Odedra and dancers from Sadhya, one of the leading contemporary dance companies of India.
Alchemy reflects a paradigm shift highlighting creative transformation and an adventurous exploration of the ‘here and now’ in contemporary Indian dance. In programming this eclectic evening, Pada notes, “Indian classical dance forms are often seen as fixed and archaic, discounting their ability to be fluid and modern expressions of contemporary thought and design. Indian dance, like all world traditions, constantly expresses itself in new ways. That newness is not fusion; it is a way each form speaks to its own journey of re-discovery.”

The evening features:

Bridges - World premiere choreographed by acclaimed Canadian choreographer Natasha Bakht

Stealth - Toronto premiere choreographed by celebrated martial dance form artist Santosh Nair of Sadhya (India)

Rising – Toronto premiere - 4 international choreographers create works for Aakash Odedra, a rising star of British South Asian dance
“It's the dance equivalent of a red-carpet event to get Akram Khan, Russell Maliphant and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui as choreographers on the same programme. And it says much for talent of the south Asian dancer Aakash Odedra that all three have created solos for his new show.” – The Guardian, U.K.

Alchemy runs November 22-24 at 8pm nightly at the Enwave Theatre, as part of Harbourfront Centre's Next Steps national dance series.

Sampradaya Dance Creations presents Alchemy
A triple bill of international contemporary work that redefines Indian dance
Choreographed by Natasha Bakht, Akram Khan, Russell Maliphant,
Aakash Odedra, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Santosh Nair.
November 22 - 24, 2012 at 8pm
part of Harbourfront Centre’s NextSteps series at Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W., Toronto ON
Tickets: $25-$35 - TICKETS ON SALE NOW at Harbourfront Centre Box Office: 416.973.4000 OR online at http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/nextsteps/performances/
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