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| About Kadam |
Kadam leads the debate on the development of South Asian dance and music as forms connecting people and places and encouraging the sharing of artistic values across cultures.
Based at the Hat Factory in Luton, Kadam plays a local and regional role in supporting classes, workshops and performances and providing artist development in conjunction with the Hat Factory.
Kadam publish Pulse: the leading magazine for South Asian dance and music with a global outlook. In addition Kadam runs the only national choreography course for South Asian dancers- Unlocking Creativity.
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| Big Dance in Bedfordshire |
| 16 March 2012 |
| Kadam along with local partners (University of Bedfordshire, Luton Culture and UKCCA) will be co-ordinating an exciting array of dance activities to mark Big Dance 2012 – a national celebration of dance for all. Big Dance week is the 7th - 15th of July and will coincide with the Love Luton Festival weekend on 6th – 8th July. |
| Kadam along with local partners (University of Bedfordshire, Luton Culture and UKCCA) will be co-ordinating an exciting array of dance activities to mark Big Dance 2012 – a national celebration of dance for all. Big Dance week is the 7th - 15th of July and will coincide with the Love Luton Festival weekend on 6th – 8th July.
The activities will include workshops at schools, dance taster days, The Big Dance Stage action-packed with professional dancers and community groups, a Schools Jam, a Folk Fusion project and much, much more…
To get involved with Big Dance opportunities in Bedfordshire email katie@pulseconnects.com.
To find out about Big Dance 2012 nationwide go to www.bigdance2012.com and register for East England to get up to date news on Big Dance in the Eastern region. |
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| Divya Kasturi - NowHere: 23 February 2012, 7.30pm |
| 07 February 2012 |
| Kadam presents Divya Kasturi’s contemporary South Asian dance production at the Hat Factory, Luton. |
| Kadam presents Divya Kasturi’s contemporary South Asian dance production at the Hat Factory, Luton.
NowHere involves two emotionally charged performances, challenging the notion of living and belonging ‘inbetween’. It tests a dancer’s boundaries within the classical, traditional and contemporary aesthetics. Using dance, music, rhythm, vocals and visual elements, NowHere articulates two sensibilities of ‘nowhere’ and ‘now here’.
Exploiting a solid technique of the two most popular South Asian classical dance styles of Bharatanatyam and Kathak, Indian classical music, combined with theatrical experience of working with Complicite, Divya Kasturi presents NowHere, an intricately carved and designed contemporary South Asian dance production with artistic collaboration at various levels promising a visually stunning choreography.
Box office: 01582 878100 / Book online: www.thehatfactory.org. |
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| Shades of Love |
| 17 November 2011 |
| Kadam presents the Odissi Ensemble in Shades of Love showcasing the classical Indian dance style of Odissi. |
| Shades of Love premieres at the Hat Factory, Luton, 17th November 2011.
Odissi is recognized for its sculptural poses and lyrical articulation of the body. Intricate rhythms and detailed hand gestures join with evocative expression. In an evening of powerful and vibrant group pieces and reflective and intimate solos, the Odissi Ensemble explores the various moods of love from sensual to spiritual, drawing both from ancient narratives and personal insight to give a rich and varied experience.
A new generation of technically astute Odissi artists from diverse backgrounds have come together to form a company that aims to increase the profile of Odissi in the UK, Shades of Love is their first production as a company. |
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