Ashariravāni is a triple bill evening featuring Ryu Suzuki from Dance Base Yokohama, Japan and Hemabharathy Palani from Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts, Bangalore. The performances will focus on the effects of the Pandemic, portraying it as a springboard for creativity and connection rather than dwelling on its negative outcomes. Ashariravāni will feature “never thought it would” a solo by Ryu Suzuki, “-scape” a solo by Hemabharathy Palani developed collaboratively with Ryu, and “Interlude” a duet featuring both dancers.

The two dancers haven’t even shook hands yet and will meet in-person for the first time after collaborating online, we have the chance to witness this long-awaited meeting. Come be part of a sensual evening of bodies speaking, listening, sharing and above all inspiring us with an immersive out of the ordinary experience. Ashareeravāni is a co-production between the Japan Foundation New Delhi and Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts.

“never thought it would” performed by Ryu Suzuki

“never thought it would ” is a solo work created by Ryu Suzuki, reflecting on the artist’s life. This work was co-produced by Dance Base Yokohama and Aichi Prefectural Art Theater.

"-scape” performed by Hemabharathy Palani

An Indo-Japanese multimedia production that explores vignettes from the lives of two individuals who have never met offline.

“Interlude” performed by Hemabharathy Palani and Ryu Suzuki

“Interlude” marks the long-awaited meeting of Ryu Suzuki (Japan) and Hemabharathy Palani (India). It will reflect on the spaciousness that the pandemic afforded them, and highlight the value of contact and personal connection.

Credits:

Concept & Choreography: Ryu Suzuki, Hemabharathy Palani

Project Mentoring: Takao Norikoshi, Jayachandran Palazhy

Dramaturgy: Haruto Niwa (never thought it would)

Set Design: Kenshiro Miyano (never thought it would)

Lighting Concept: Lub Tekebe (never thought it would)

Light Design: Shymon Chelad (-scape)

Music: Tatsuki Amano (-scape, never thought it would)

Vocals: Pallavi M.D. (-scape)

Video: Nao Yoshigai (-scape)

Projections & Technical Direction: Kunihiko Matsuo

Costume(s): Aloka D’souza (-scape), Shinya Watanabe (never thought it would)

Technical Coordination: Taishu Iizuka

Technical Support: TransMedia Technologies

Project Management: Aoi Ishimaru (The Japan Foundation New Delhi), Madhu M (Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts)

Co-Production: Japan Foundation New Delhi & Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts