Decoded Dances

choreography, nova bhattacharya and José Navas

 
 
 

An evening of performance featuring solos, duets, and trios from the vibrant repertoire of Nova Dance.  

Choreographer Nova Bhattacharya’s creations invite audiences on a journey of the imagination through movement, music and colour.  Celebrating the transformative power of dance as a ritual of gathering, Decoded Dances features Mel Hart, Neena Jayarajan, Rachana Joshi and Bhattacharya. 

The program consists of Calm Abiding Duet No. 1; this 2006 solo for Bhattacharya created by Montreal’s José Navas is reconfigured as a duet for dancers aged 25 (Joshi) & 55 (Bhattacharya) in a powerful portrayal of the freedom of form. Maskura, a seminal solo, now performed by multiple dancers exemplifies Bhattacharya’s diversiform aesthetic. Broken Lines is an award-winning duet, with two dancers pushing the limits of theatrically and rhythmic complexity. Elemental is a danced ritual of offering to Mother Earth and our environment, it reverberates with poetic elegance and joyous catharsis. 

CREATIVE TEAM  

Created and choreographed by: Nova Bhattacharya and José Navas 

Original Composition & Musical Direction: Ed Hanley?

Technical Director: Simon Rossiter 

Tour Support: Rajvi Dedhia

 

On The Road
4 Performers, 1 Technical crew member, 1 Tour management support
60 minute run time
Audience 12+