Dancing with Shiva

Kolkata girl Sohini, a professional Bharatnatyam dancer after moving to Spain has tried to transcend socio- cultural barriers by linking Indias gypsy links with the Flamenco traditions.Her dance troupe Sohinimoksha comprises members from Spain, India, Jamaica, France, USA and Bulgaria.In 2009 they have been appointed as one of the European brand ambassadors of India Tourisms "Incredible India " campaign. Her recent performances include Bollywood festical Madrid, Tirol County Council shows Innsbruck, Asia Festival- Barcelona, Indian Embassy concert- Salamanca, and the Premiere of  'Slumdog Millionaire" at Madrid greatly appreciated by Danny Boyle.

Her latest venture with Apne Aap, began in summer 2009 when a short workshop with 8 adoloscents from the Red Light Areas of Munshigunj, revealed the enthusiasm and latent talent of these girls. She along with her troupe have come to Kolkata to train 30 girls from the slums of Topsia and the Red Light Areas of Munshigunj, to put up a stage show entitled Dancing With Shiva. - presented through Bharatnatyam and Flamenco. This latest production explores the Gypsy link between India and Spain, its rhythm and mythology, as the world of Durga, Kali, Santa Sarah, and their consort Shiva- comes together through music and dance.

This was initially envisaged as a show to be done by Sohinimoksha for Apne Aap, but the workshops done with the children brought about the change in the concept. The Apne Aap girls are now performing in 3 numbers-Dancing with Shiva- where the spirit of Santa Sarah and Maa Kali unite in the city of Kalighat. They dance with Shiva as their Muse, invoking passionate rhythms and unleashing the power of creation.Salzburg Sonata - which is Sohinimokshas tribute to Mozart and Liquid Dance- from the soundtrack of Slumdog Millionaire- Jai Ho.

Details of the event:

Date: 22^nd December 09

Time: 6.30pm

Venue: Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR), 9A, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata 700071

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