This Kathak-Chhau fusion tells the story of a warrior princess who struggles to embrace her feminine and masculine natures. In examining this duality, Pourush challenges audiences to reflect on their own identities. New Delhi-based choreographer Maitreyee Pahari collaborated with Artistic Director Rita Mustaphi to craft a beautiful fusion of Chhau and Kathak choreography. Featuring Chhau…
Chandalika is an examination of the marginalized women, “untouchables,” idealists and dreamers found throughout history in any society. It is a story of discrimination, a story of intense spiritual conflict, a story of self-confidence and self-respect, a story of love and salvation, and a story of selfishness and self- realization.
The critically acclaimed Kathak Yatra follows Kathak’s evolution through time, beginning with its inception in Hindu temples, through its evolution as a form of entertainment for kings and emperors, and culminating in its contemporary multicultural incarnations. It explores Kathak’s duality as both classic and modern. Kathak Yatra was originally performed at the O’Shaughnessy Theater at…
Set to the soulful musical stylings of legendary singer Robert Robinson and members of the Twin Cities Gospel Choir, this uplifting and inspiring show honors the importance of overcoming differences in order to achieve collective peace and harmony. Featured songs include “Lily in the Valley,” “O Freedom,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “One Love”. Soul…