B’Rhythm (2021)

SUMMARY

The sights and sounds of NYC – a dynamic interplay between rhythm and movement

B’ Rhythm creates a living dialogue between Indian Classical music, dance, and world percussion sounds and movements. Inspired by the rhythms we see and hear in NYC every day, this project is an eccentric approach to combining indian classical sounds, movements, and storytelling with folk and hybrid choreography. B’ Rhythm is a unique endeavor that addresses the evolving nature of our cultural landscape and city. The projects bring together some of NYC’s finest talents of music and dance in a celebratory-style street festival. Featuring Indian Classical percussion and dance, Flamenco, Whacking, West African dance and music, Stepping, and Modern dance and movement.

Running Time: 60 Minutes | 1 or 4 Dancers | Studio Recorded Music

VIDEOS

B’ Rhythm: Beats in Motion creates a living dialogue between Indian Classical music, dance, and world percussion sounds and movements.

DETAILS

Pre-premiere at Drive East Festival August 2019

Full premiere As part of the NYC Open Cultural program – Garfield Place August 2021

Concept:
Bala Skandan and Sonali Skandan

Music Composition:
Bala Skandan

Choreography:
Brinda Guha, Sonali Skandan and Dancers

Project Support:
National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts

Production Support:
Open Culture Works

Musicians:
Shiva Goshal – tabla

Rich Stein – multi-percussion

Kabilan Jegenathan – kanjira

Noni Byrd-Gibbs- dance
Indigo Robinson- dance
Adriana Olivares – dance
Giorgia Vitali- dance

Special guest – Princess Lockeroo