Swarupa: Infinite Form (2011)
SUMMARY
Through the poetic movement and storytelling of the Indian Classical Dance form of Bharatanatyam, we encounter the dynamic forms of Shiva – from his dance of bliss to his dance of anger and destruction, to the love, longing, desire, and devotion felt by all those who seek him. Swarupa is an evening-length work that presents a suite of solos, duets and dynamic group pieces that speak of the all-mighty dance of Shiva – and the fear, joy and love that he manifests through his dance. The result is a richly evocative and soulful experience of classical music and dance.
VIDEOS
Swarupa is an evening-length work that presents a suite of solos, duets and dynamic group pieces that speak of the all-mighty dance of Shiva – and the fear, joy and love that he manifests through his dance. The result is a richly evocative and soulful experience of classical music and dance.
The video was taken at the Sun to Stars Festival in NYC in 2012
DETAILS
Sonali Skandan
Dancers:
Poulomi Das, Njideka Emenogu, Maya Kappil, Juby Kuriakose, Sonali Skandan, Umesh Venkatesan
Music:
Akshara Music Ensemble and Classical Bharatanatyam soundtrack
Lighting Design:
Amanda Sevedge
Sound:
Amanda Sevedge
Chantel George
Production Manager:
Supriya Das
Sound Assistant:
Bala Skandan
Costume Design:
Sonali Skandan
Project Support:
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, New York State Council on the Arts
REVIEWS
Ethan Kanfer, California Literary Review
Robert Johnson, NJ Star Ledger
nytheatre.com
Ryan Wenzel, dacnetabs.com
Appolinaire Scherr, The Financial Times
Marina Harss, thefastertimes.com