Dances

Our dances are our choreographic responses to global issues. The elements in these dances—movement, juxtaposition and connection of stories, metaphor, conjure, and revolutionary prophecy—converge with commitment to spark the chemistry that is Aanch.

Chawlo, Shawngram-e! (Come, let us stand together in resistance!)
2019

Sutrajāl: Revelations of Gossamer
2019

Shaatranga: Women Weaving Worlds
2018

Shyamali: Sprouting Words
2017

Horidraa: Golden Healing
2016

Roktim: Nurture Incarnadine
2015

Aahvaan: Invoking the Cities
2015

Neel: Blutopias of Radical Dreaming
2014

Mohona: Estuaries of Desire
2013

Moreechika: Season of Mirage
2012

Tushaanal: Fires of Dry Grass
2011

Kshoy!/Decay!
2010

Ashesh Barsha: Unending Monsoon
2009

Daak: Call to Action
2008

Pipaashaa: Extreme Thirst
2007

Duurbaar: Journeys Into Horizon
2006

Bandh: Meditation on Dream
2005

Our research and dances articulate responses to the following major themes