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A choreographer and dancer rooted in the tradition of his practice, and a creative interpreter of stories that need to be ‘felt’ – Akram has revolutionised the world of dance. His deeply moving style is simultaneously poetic, innovative and experiential underpinned by intelligently crafted narrative structures. With his bilingual mastery of Kathak and contemporary dance, he has developed a uniquely individual voice as a protagonist of cross-cultural encounters. It is this very encounter, that provokes a personal need for this new creation: a unique work featuring an ensemble of seven renowned artists of Indian Classical Dance (including Akram himself) and seven live Indian Classical musicians.
Drawing from his deep-seated connection to traditional practices and his ability to weave narratives through movement, Akram’s GIGENIS transcends time, invoking the collective memories of our civilisation. It is not just a performance but a profound statement— a testament to the enduring resonance of tradition in a rapidly changing world.
A Productions Sarfati production
World Tour
Grand Théâtre de Provence – Aix-en-Provence: 30 & 31 August 2024
Sadler’s Wells – London: 20-24 November 2024
Théâtre des Champs-Elysées – Paris: 11-14 January 2025
The Joyce Theatre – New York: 12-16 February 2025
UCSB Arts & Lectures – Santa Barbara: 10 April 2025
The Kennedy Center – Washington: 17-19 April 2025
With more to be announced