Past Productions
A snapshot of some of the notable work Nrityakosh has produced over the last few years.
M.O.V.E
Sep 2020, April & December 2021
Born out of the pandemic uncertainties, M.O.V.E is a snapshot of how lives had suddenly changed. Stories of grief, happiness, loneliness, anxiety & nostalgia flooded our virtual interactions. M.O.V.E was initially presented as a virtual showcase in September 2020 & later staged in April & December 2022. Presented at venues across Bangalore, Vyoma Art Space, JSS Auditorium & Bangalore International Center.
Papusza - Rise & Fall of the Great Romani Poet
November 2019 & Deember 2022
The production followed the life of renowned Romani poet, Bronislawa Wajs, also known as Papusza. The recital was emotional journey of an artiste & her steps towards her freedom. Premiered in November, 2019 at ADA Rangamandira, Bangalore.
Safar-e-Raqs : Shimmy Through the Sands of Time
January 2018 & July 2022
Safar-e-Raqs traced the journey of what is popularly called belly dance from the early 1700's to the present day, surviving political turmoil, changing societal structures & adapting itself to the ever changing nature of the world. Premiered at Alliance Francaise, Bangalore.
PARIKRAMA
September, 2023
'Parikrama- An Oriental Journey' was an evening made for deep diving into 10 Middle Eastern dance styles that come under the vast umbrella of belly dance. The Nrityakosh Company, through a combination of lecture demonstrations and performances, took the audiences through history, culture and the socio-politics of the art form. The evening ended with a roundtable discussion with dancers, who acted as narrators and educators throughout the show.
The Arabian Nights
November 2018 & October 2023
The Arabian Nights, a collection of tales narrated by Scheherazade over 1001 Nights to the formidable Sultan Shahryar, have left an indelible mark on both Eastern and Western literary traditions. The well-loved stories of Aladdin & the Wonderful Lamp, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and Sindbad the Sailor have captivated audiences for generations.This was our effort to render the most popular folk tales of 1001 nights onto stage with fresh and imaginative twists.
In Lieu of Flowers
April 2024
"In Lieu of Flowers" is a belly dance production by the Nrityakosh Company, based on the poem by Shawna Lemay of the same name. The production explores the non-linear nature of grief and acts as a ceremony of closure. 'In Lieu of Flowers' was presented as part of the Triple Bill initiative.