Event
VIPLAV
21 Oct 2017
Event times
7.30pm
Cost of entry
£12, £10
Address
- 35-47 Bethnal Green Road
- London
- E1 6LA
- United Kingdom
Travel Information
- Buses: 8, 388, 26, 35, 47, 48, 67, 78, 135, 149, 242 and 243
- Tube: Liverpool Street, Old Street, Bethnal Green, Aldgate East
A South Asian dance performance exploring revolution in Indian Mythology
About
VIPLAV
Moments of revolution in Indian mythology
Sat 21 Oct | 7.30pm | £12, £10
Rich Mix | London | E1 6LA
Akademi presents an evening exploring revolution in Indian mythology. Featuring classical dances from South India – Bharatanatyam and Mohiniattam – and the martial art Kalaripayattu.
Kavacham | Armour
Natyasri, led by Geetha Sridhar
A portrait in dance that crowns the warrior Boy-God Lord Muruga. A peaceful revolution against repression of any kind, expressed through Bharatanatyam and the nuances of Kalaripayattu, a martial art with origins in Kerala.
Vijayam | Victory
Upahaar Dance, led by Shalini Shivashankar
The concept of Victory is explored in the Rama Saptham - a unique work of the Mohiniattam repertoire, telling the story of Lord Rama’s victory over the demon King Ravana. Upahaar Dance will conclude with a thillana, highlighting the soft gentle movements characteristic to Mohiniattam.
Photo credit: Simon Richardson