Performance | Global Dance Connections series
Gaurav Bhatti
Bulleh Shah: Seeker of Light
Working at the intersection of the North Indian classical form of Kathak and contemporary dance, Gaurav Bhatti is known for virtuosic performances which encompass explosive energy, dramatic complexity, and eloquent emotion. His new solo is inspired by the life and poetry of the 18th-century Sufi mystic Bulleh Shah, who spoke out against powerful institutions, and advocated for tolerance at a time of violent religious strife.
Integrating Kathak, Punjabi folk dances, and Western movement forms, Bhatti applies his distinctive contemporary sensibility to reassert Shah’s enduring message of universal love, and pays homage to the rich artistic heritage of the Punjab.
Post-show artist talkback March 29.
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Created and performed by: Gaurav Bhatti
Mentor: Aditi Mangaldas
Dramaturg: Saattvic
Costume Designer: Muhammad Alamgir
Light designer: Ryan Stafford
Sound Designer/Composer: Ish Sherawat
Photos by Angela Grabowska
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