Selcouth is used to define something as wondrous, unusual or unfamiliar, hence the name of the show. With students training for one year under Shiamak Davar, it is an experience that has to be seen and felt to be believed.
Through the language of contemporary dance moves, the group speaks of accepting the oddities of our body to discover who we truly are. It also touches upon the topics of violence, rape, women’s rights, etc. The experience gradually becomes a gentle reminder to quit living in despair and to start living in empowerment.
The emotional intensity, along with the breath-taking acrobatics, creates a space in our memories for Selcouth. A memory to be cherished and also one to learn from.
The fusion of Western dance styles like jazz and ballet with Indian styles and experience from previous theatre productions and plays of Othello, Evita and My Fair Lady, Shiamak has developed his style, as seen in various works including Selcouth.
People, who join Shiamak’s group, have a shared love for dance and its health benefits along with opportunities in the Bollywood scene. This effort and focus can be seen in the fluid and expressive movements of the dancers in Selcouth.
The show is a must-see and well worth the money considering the time and effort put in to make it a life experience. It will be held on November 03, 07:30 PM at Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA. The price of the ticket is Rs.750 only.
The earnestness of Selcouth speaks for itself from the rave reviews of various celebrities and ordinary people alike.
The message of Selcouth is clear - All of us have different backgrounds, languages, physical bodies and life experiences. What can link us together is the expressive language of dance and its encompassing styles. The journey of seeing and learning will lead to true self-discovery and acceptance.
Through the language of contemporary dance moves, the group speaks of accepting the oddities of our body to discover who we truly are. It also touches upon the topics of violence, rape, women’s rights, etc. The experience gradually becomes a gentle reminder to quit living in despair and to start living in empowerment.
The emotional intensity, along with the breath-taking acrobatics, creates a space in our memories for Selcouth. A memory to be cherished and also one to learn from.
The fusion of Western dance styles like jazz and ballet with Indian styles and experience from previous theatre productions and plays of Othello, Evita and My Fair Lady, Shiamak has developed his style, as seen in various works including Selcouth.
People, who join Shiamak’s group, have a shared love for dance and its health benefits along with opportunities in the Bollywood scene. This effort and focus can be seen in the fluid and expressive movements of the dancers in Selcouth.
The show is a must-see and well worth the money considering the time and effort put in to make it a life experience. It will be held on November 03, 07:30 PM at Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA. The price of the ticket is Rs.750 only.
The earnestness of Selcouth speaks for itself from the rave reviews of various celebrities and ordinary people alike.
The message of Selcouth is clear - All of us have different backgrounds, languages, physical bodies and life experiences. What can link us together is the expressive language of dance and its encompassing styles. The journey of seeing and learning will lead to true self-discovery and acceptance.
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