The mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol representing the universe. It is any pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically; a microcosm of the universe.
Simultaneously simple and complex, the structures of the cosmos are at once ephemeral, eternal and infinite. Spiralling in and out of infinity, this endless fluidity imbues a permanent impermanence, revealing that motion, change, growth, and decay are the most basic characteristics of reality. In this way the mandala reflects how intimately related to the universe we really are.

Created as part of choreographer Rachel’s Asialink Residency (Australia), Mandala also represents the meeting point between her own choreographic practice and interests, together with the unique expression of Maya Dance Theatre with artistic director/resident choreographer, Kavitha Krishnan.

Mandala was recently presented in MDT’s Annual Production, RELEASE 6.0 in Singapore (2017).

“Back with its 6th edition, RELEASE features a new line-up of dance artists from: Singapore, Australia, Germany, and Malaysia. RELEASE is an artist initiated contemporary dance production for artists by artists.”

“Back with its 6th edition, RELEASE features a new line-up of dance artists from: Singapore, Australia, Germany, and Malaysia. RELEASE is an artist initiated contemporary dance production for artists by artists.”

“Back with its 6th edition, RELEASE features a new line-up of dance artists from: Singapore, Australia, Germany, and Malaysia. RELEASE is an artist initiated contemporary dance production for artists by artists.”

“Back with its 6th edition, RELEASE features a new line-up of dance artists from: Singapore, Australia, Germany, and Malaysia. RELEASE is an artist initiated contemporary dance production for artists by artists.”

“Back with its 6th edition, RELEASE features a new line-up of dance artists from: Singapore, Australia, Germany, and Malaysia. RELEASE is an artist initiated contemporary dance production for artists by artists.”

“Back with its 6th edition, RELEASE features a new line-up of dance artists from: Singapore, Australia, Germany, and Malaysia. RELEASE is an artist initiated contemporary dance production for artists by artists.”

Cast

Artistic direction: Kavitha Krishnan
Producer: Imran Manaff
Choreographer: Rachel Arianne Ogle (Perth, Australia)
Dancers in-collaboration: Shahrin Johry, Eva Tey Yi Qi, Bernice Lee, Subastian Tan
Music: Karma Shadub by Paul Giger with Jan Garbare

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