Post Show Q&A: Āhuti by Nrityagram Dance Ensemble in collaboration with Chitrasena Dance Company

Post Show Q&A following the virtual showing of Āhuti by Nrityagram Dance Ensemble in collaboration with Chitrasena Dance Company.
See two world renowned dance companies presenting a fusion of classical and cultural dance. Dive deep into historical and cultural roots of India’s Odissi Dance and Sri Lankan Kandyan Dance.
Renowned dance companies Nrityagram Dance Ensemble and Chitrasena Dance Company collaborate to create a contemporary fusion of classical Odissi classical dance from India and traditional Kandyan dance from Sri Lanka. The work engages in a conversation between the distinct dance traditions and movement vocabularies of each country, in the second cross-cultural collaboration between these two acclaimed companies. This performance was filmed on the 20th of September 2019 at Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bangalore, India.
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Off The Stage:
Dig one step deeper. Discover the Behind the Scenes. Immerse yourself in the art. Enjoy a series of Q/As and mini documentaries that provide an exciting glimpse into the minds of the artists.
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00:00 Introduction
02:07 Dance Forms & the Idea Behind the Collaboration
07:03 Kandyan Techniques and Cross-Form Collaboration
10:39 Choreographical Elements in the Piece
14:08 Male-Female Balance and Learning from Dance
18:59 Training the Odisi Body Through Other Traditional Practices
21:16 Audience Questions

[@BrindaGuha]

Saw the show tonight. Blown away.

[@sherylhastalisyogaandmedit2714]

Just saw the performance at the Joyce! Namaste 🙏🏼

[@annasingankutti5832]

thank you so much! what is the presenter's name?