SVĀHĀ
An offering of oneself for the benefit of all
It’s inspired by ceremonies of life and love, birth and death, and the way women come together to create community.
A vibration of faith, a sharing of joy, and ultimately a danced offering to this land.
Dance, recitation, pulsating rhythms, intense emotions, performed with passion and precision.
Taking the dancers and audience on a shared journey to something beyond themselves, choreographed by Nova in collaboration with percussionist and composer Ed Hanley, Svāhā features 12 virtuoso dancers skilled in several Indian dance forms. Joining them is the vital Body-Choir - an intergenerational ensemble of up to 60 performers trained in Indian classical dance and music - invited from our own Canadian communities, to share the stage and intensify the sonic and visual experience. Driving, compelling, ceaseless and poetic, Svāhā celebrates the power of women and ritual to unite us all. Svāhā and its Body-Choir weave connection and myth-making together into community, opening hearts to a transformative experience.
Creative Team
Premiere Performances
Toronto, World Premiere - Meridian Hall, POSTPONED / TBA
Vancouver - Playhouse Theatre, POSTPONED / TBA
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Production
Svāhā is 75 minutes in duration. Currently in development.
The body-choir is created in each communitiy where it is performed, ensuring that Svāhā is a reflection, and remains as a part, of the community.
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