May 2016 (Drama Centre, Singapore)
November 2016 (Action Danse Festival, Oudja, Morocco)
December 2016 (Fang Mae Khong International Dance Festival in Vientiane, Laos)

Resist, Resurge: Traces of Hope is a physical and emotional contemporary dance theatre piece exploring the passion and frustration behind stereotyping bodies and gender. Choreographed and co-directed by Lester Horton award-winning choreographer, Olivier Tarpaga (US/Burkina Faso), with Maya Dance Theatre’s artistic director, Kavitha Krishnan.

The process for the work in terms of research and movement development through dance started last year in December when choreographer Kavitha and Olivier began with the intention to create a work that will address, question, share, resist, defend or argue on popular stereotypes, such as gender.

Forged from an eclectic body of expressions, working through nuances of Bharatha Natyam and contemporary dance; choreographers Olivier and Kavitha go beyond forms to pose questions on gender equality and stereotyping bodies.

They highlight women’s right to exist and to implement a voice, which leaves lasting traces.

Cast

Artistic Direction, concept and choreography: Kavitha Krishnan
Co-Choreography: Olivier Tarpaga (Burkina Faso/ USA)
Producer: Imran Manaff
Performers: Shahrin Johry, Bernice Lee, Eva Tey, Lavanya Dave, Dian Bokir
Lighting Designer: Alberta Wileo

Video Trailer

Media

Nookmag.com: https://www.nookmag.com/maya-dance-theatre-presents-resist-resurge-traces-of-hope/
Five Lines (Asia): https://www.fivelines.asia/resist-resurge-traces-of-hope-maya-dance-theatre-review/