Bhumi
Bhumi – A disability led dance theatre production Bhumi, meaning “Earth” in Sanskrit, is a bold, powerful and inclusive new dance work that asks a deeply personal question: If the world is our home, then why do so many of us still feel left out? Created by Maya Dance Theatre and its inclusive wing, Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC), Bhumi shines a spotlight on persons with disabilities as they share their lived experiences, challenge societal stereotypes, and reclaim their place within our communities. Bhumi brings together a range artists from Indonesia (Gigi Art of Dance, Jakarta), Australia (Liz Lea Creates and TheStellar Company, Canberra), and Singapore (Under the Bridge Collective), with poetry performance theatre artist Verena Tay and Music Direction by Kailin Yong. Together, we ask: Can the world be a kind and safe space — truly accepting of all people, of all abilities? Bhumi is not just a performance. It is a conversation, a call to action, and a reminder that building an inclusive society begins with truly listenin seeking to understand, slowing down, …
