About The Event
Dance 1 at 6:30 PM
Widening Circles is based on the concept of pratītyasamutpāda, or interdependent co-arising.
This is because that is.
From the arising of this comes the arising of that.
Widening Circles is presented in three parts:
The Sun: The glorious and the mighty to the delicate and the minute!
The Earth: Ah! Just as the bud opens at the crack of dawn, the stars wink and withdraw!
The Moon: The moon rises, and alas, I, the blossoming lotus, once again a bud, must endure these pangs of separation from my beloved.
CHOREOGRAPHER’S NOTE: “I have used the metaphor of the blossoming lotus that connects to the ever-widening circles of life. Through this imagery, I have tried to explore the concept of pratityasamutpada. Everything is interconnected in this universe. From tiny atoms to vast galaxies, from the simplest to the most complex, from the mighty to the minute…everything is linked and is connected…and within these circles of life is the beautiful flowering lotus. Stating, “Yes, I am!" – Aditi Mangaldas
Dance 2 at 7:45 PM
‘The Star’"" (Dhruva)—The Path to Brilliance
A unique dance drama feature presenting ‘the making of a star’; deriving inspiration from the legend of 'Dhruva.' Art, being the most appropriate and excellent medium to bring out every aspect of life in the universe, from microcosm to macrocosm, has been used intelligently to trace the journey of this young boy, Apoorva, who goes on to become a star. As the protagonist Apoorva narrates the story to his friends, they delve in and get immersed in the world of Dhruva. They experience transformation in their own lives and embark on a journey to find meaning in their existence.
There is grandeur, beauty, and mystique in this dance drama, which runs in parallel between two timelines as it questions the human emotions, life, and purpose; addresses issues faced by present-day children, such as peer pressure and discrimination/bias; and reiterates the role of nature to nurture life & the importance of preserving our forests/natural resources. Come and watch this spectacle to witness a journey of innocence, discrimination, quests, fear, hope, fun, happiness, success and more…
