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| Performances Touring |
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| Synergy 04 combines the extraordinary talents of two young performers, dancer Kali Dass and jazz clarinettist Arun Ghosh in an evening of hot dance and cool jazz. |
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The journey begins at the classical roots of Kali’s artistry: Bharata Natyam and Odissi, offered up in refreshing new choreographies that defy boundaries. As the evening progresses live music from Arun’s versatile clarinet opens up new possibilities for movement and the resulting interaction teases out the best in both performers. Jazz and salsa, classical and contemporary cross to create thrilling dance. |
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| ‘Utter synchronicity of two contrasting high energies’, - Deb Ashby, Director of Dance Initiative of Greater Manchester. |
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| Spring Tour Dates |
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| 24 March 2005 |
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Colchester Arts Centre 8pm |
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Bookings 01206 500900 |
| 12 April 2005 |
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Old Town Hall, Hemel Hemps |
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Bookings 01228 228091 |
| 21 April 2005 |
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The Maltings, St Albans |
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Bookings 01727 836616 |
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| Kali Dass dancer and choreographer, trained in Bharata Natyam and Odissi at the Temple of Fine Arts, Malaysia. He came to Britain to study Dance and Performing Arts, first at Hertfordshire College and then transferring to Middlesex University, from which he graduated in 2002. |
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| Kali has worked with eminent dancers and choreographers such as Shobana Jeyasingh, Henri Oguike, Mavin Khoo, Aditi Mangaldas and Leela Samson. His credits include At the Auction of the Ruby Slippers, 1999, .. with SJDC 2000, Boundless Sky installation 2002, Resolutions 2003, Fading Contact at the Breathing Space Showcase 2003 and Evolution Platform 2004. Kali was the recipient of the Lisa Ullman Travelling Scholarship in 2003. He is the Artist in Residence at Kadam. |
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‘This is a man who can seduce an audience merely by the flicker of an eye and a spiral of movements. From the very start of the evening his passion for choreography came through in a breathtaking example of Odissi dance that was expressive as it was intimate’,:- Emily Bennett, Bedford on Sunday. |
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| Arun Ghosh, composer and musician,grew up in Bolton, starting on the clarinet whilst at school. He took a music degree from Cambridge University and a Masters at Northern College to further improvisional skills. |
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| Arun’s eclectic musical influences range from Miles Davis through Tagore, hip-hop to Western classical. Arun performs locally and nationally with his own bands and others, including Nashini and samba band, Blocofever. He has appeared at venues such as Lowry, Green Room, Band on the Wall, Zion Centre and Royal Festival Hall as part of the London Jazz Festival in 2002. |
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| Arun also composes work for theatre and the media. His credits include the soundscape of Storm, written by Lemn Sissay produced by Contact Theatre, title themes for One More Bridge, ACTV cable channel and the musical score for Dream Factory, BBC funded short film. |
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| ‘His ‘cheeky school-boy’ image alongside his obvious musicality, tone and depth won the hearts of the audience and fellow performers alike’,:- Emily Bennett, Bedford on Sunday |
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