Kathak, an elegant form of storytelling through rhythm, grace, sensuality, sustenance and intricate hand movement and footwork, comes back to Burnaby this summer.
A B.C. group, KVP Heritage Society, is inviting all dance enthusiasts and fans of Indian classical music and dance for “an event to remember.”
Kathak dance, a classical art form from India, will be performed with a live orchestra at Burnaby's Michael J Fox Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m.
Curated by renowned Edmonton-based Hall of Fame artist and classical Indian dance choreographer Usha Gupta, the classical dance concert Khoj — The Search comprises performances from six well-known Kathak dancers from India, accompanied by acclaimed musicians and vocalists in a live orchestra.
“Burnaby is a wonderful mix of different ethnicities,” said Kamal Sharma, founder of KVP Entertainers and KVP Heritage, in an emailed statement to the NOW. “It is also one of my favourite cities — the community is very vibrant and artsy. And Khoj — The Search would appeal [to] all ages.”
The concert's artistic director, Usha Gutpa, said the inspiration for the piece “is the idea that if you search for the beauty within an unshaped space, the poetry inherent in the physical body will be revealed, and the spirit of dance will be expressed, similar to how a sculptor searches for the statue hidden within the uncut rock.”
Tickets are priced from $20 to 30 and VIP tickets at the orchestra centre are $50.
A $5 discount will be available to seniors and students. To purchase tickets, visit the website or call Kamal Sharma at (604) 833-1977.
Khoj – Kathak dance with live orchestra
Where: Michael J Fox Theatre (7373 MacPherson Ave.)
When: Sunday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m.
Cost: $20-50; visit website for tickets.
