Ya Devi
Photographer: Vipul Sangoi
A meeting of the traditional and the modern, Ya Devi is a powerful and passionate new dance work that uses multiple classical and folk Indian dance styles to explore personal stories of strong women in 21st century Britain.
A vibrant and dynamic work that uses the physicality of the dance style of Yakshagana, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi and Kuchipudi. The fantastic colourful and elaborate costumes are on full display.
Date
September 8, 2024
Time
2.00pm
3.10pm
Devika Rao and Kali Chandrasegaran
Leeds-based Devika Dance Theatre is led by choreographer, teacher and performer Devika Rao who the leading practioner of the dance form of Yakshagana in the UK.
The work is created in collaborations with dance artist Kali Chandrasegaran who practises multiple Indian classical dance forms.
The dancers who will be part of the work are Jacob Gale and Xiayoi Tong.