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Akshongay Nova Dance
PRISMATIC ARTS FESTIVAL 2015 25
A AUG 22 @ 4:30PM
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ALDERNEY LANDING THEATRE
AKSHONGAY
NOVA DANCE
Akshongay (Bengali for together) is a compelling dance duet that brings together multiple influences; bharatanatyam, modern dance; Hindu mythology, French Canadian folklore; love and loss; togetherness and separation; regrets and passions; joy and heartbreak. Intimate, rich with powerful images, a hybrid physical vocabulary and theatrical sensibility combine to create a hypnotic journey.
The decade long partnership of Nova Bhattacharya and Louis Laberge-Côté provides a satisfying experience of virtuosic dancing, mature and sensitive partnering and strong emotional content.
The evocative lighting design of Montreal’s Marc Parent, and the haunting score mixed live by Phil Strong create a dramatic environment in which the work resides.
