SIZE OF COMPANY 7 on the road
SCALE OF VENUE Small-to middle-scale
PERMANENT STAFF Artistic Directors Mayuri Boonham Subathra Subramaniam
Manager Shaun Dawson
ARTISTIC POLICY Angika, formed in 1997, is the creative partnership between bharatanatyam dancers and choreographers Mayuri Boonham and Subathra Subramaniam. Angika devises original works with its ground-breaking approach to classical bharatanatyam choreography and performance style.
REVIEW EXTRACTS ‘A work of absolute clarity, locking you tightly into its logic and holding you breathless until the end.’ The Observer (Ether)
‘One of the most refreshing bharatanatyam-influenced dances made in Britain during the past few seasons.’ The Times (Bhakti)
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS Ether Explores the ether or “akasa”, which, in Indian philosophy, is the medium of movement that pervades the universe. Music by Midival PunditZ. (50 mins, no interval, 5 on stage, 6 on the road.)
Bhakti Five female bharatanatyam dancers. (30 mins, 5 on stage, 6 on the road.)
FUTURE PRODUCTION Cypher A new dance performance that will be ready for touring May 2008. (60 mins, no interval, 6 on stage, 7 on the road.)
WRAP-AROUND Angika regularly gives dance (bharatanatyam) workshops and Q&As.
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK 2007 Spain (Bhakti) 2006 Belgium (Ether/Bhakti), France (Bhakti), Germany (Ether/Bhakti), Hungary (Bhakti)
TOURING AVAILABILITY Ether and Bhakti from January 2008 Cypher from May 2008
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