"YA DEVI"
A meeting of the traditional and the modern, Ya Devi is a powerful and passionate new dance work that uses traditional Indian dance styles to explore personal stories of strong women in 21st century Britain Directed by Devika Rao
In this vibrant, musical and colourful show 6 international dancers perform stunning choreography from the classical styles of Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi and Yakshagana.
Beautiful and skillful choreography is used to create moving moments taken from real-life research and personal experience of the highly talented dancers. Whether you have experienced the magic of South Indian Classical dance before, or are brand new to the art form you will find much to love in this exciting and entertaining show.
Leeds-based Devika Dance Theatre is led by choreographer, teacher and performer Devika Rao who has over 20 years experience and training in Indian Dance and was this year invited to perform for the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
Tickets: £12 & £9 Book online: www.stage.leeds.ac.uk
www.stage.leeds.ac.uk
Phone: 0113 343 8730
Artistic Direction and Choreography : Devika Rao
Dancers: Manuela Benini, Devika Rao, Prem Rai, Anindita Adhikary, Bavika Sethi
.Lighting designer: Natalie McLoughlin
Music: Praveen D Rao
Artistic Adviser: Piali Ray
Project Mentor: Balbir Singh
Project Adviser Industrial specialist :Steve Ansell
Graphics and Documentation : Annabeth Robinson
Website & IT Support: V1 Technologies
Special thanks to stage@leeds , Milapfest , Yorkshire Dance & Sampad
Supported by Arts Council England
"Twilight Dance" An evening of a Bharatanatyam dance performance
DEVIKA DANCE THEATRE invite you to an evening of a Bharatanatyam dance performance by DRDT Dance Academy.This performance will share traditional Indian dance and stories, that has been taught throughout the students' dance training, under the direction of Devika Rao, Anindita Adhikary and Sridevi Karantha.
The Academy's focus is to develop and train young talent in Indian classical dance.
Venue: Yorkshire Dance, 3 St Peter's Square, Leeds LS9 8AH
Tickets : Adult �12.00 / Children �8.00
Contact : 07988895668
Email : rao.devika@gmail.com | devikaraodancetheatre@gmail.com | www.devikarao.com
Wed 05 – Thur 06 Oct 7.30pm
Stage One
£12.00 (£9.00)
Internationally renowned performer and stage@leeds associate artist Devika Rao returns to Stage One with YAA DEVI NIRAMAYA.
A collision of classical and modern forms where traditional Indian dance meets contemporary choreography and staging.
YAA DEVI NIRAMAYA is a powerful, passionate and exciting new dance performance, featuring live music from Praveen D. Rao of the Chakrafonics.
Whether you have experienced the magic of South Indian Classical dance before or are brand new to the art form you will find much to love in this exciting and entertaining show.
Date: 31 May 2016, 6.30pm.
Venue : C.D. DESHMUKH AUDITORIUM, India International Centre.s No.40 Max Muller Marg, New Delhi
By Devika Rao with her disciples, Prisha Shukla and Vyshnavi Rao.
A meeting of the traditional and the modern, this is a new dance choreography that uses traditional Indian dance styles, animation and visual effects to explore personal stories of strong women in the 21st century.
Music : Praveen D Rao
Digital Animation : Annabeth Robinson
Supported By : stage@leeds, University of Leeds, Leeds College of Arts & Arts Council England.
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Photographer: Simon Richardson
Edited by V1 technologies
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079 8889 5668 and start your journey today.
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