Bethel Samson [Nigeria] | ‘BRAWL OF A MORTAL’
A dynamic and versatile dancer Samson is passionate in pushing the boundaries of performance art in Nigeria. Framed in a hybrid format he will be talking and sharing excerpts of his inspiring new solo ‘BRAWL OF A MORTAL’ as well sharing more about his artistic practice in Lagos.
Choreography/Performance: Bethel Samson
Friday 21 August
The Creative Arts Academy 2.30-4 PM
Sayan Debnath [India] | ‘LUMINANCE’
Sayan Debnath ( Rayan) is well-known in the city for his contemporary dance and hip-hop practice. His new work ’Luminance’ reflects on the symbolism of light in daily life and how the light within overrides the struggles we face.
Choreography/ Performance: Sayan Debnath
Friday 21 August
The Creative Arts Academy 2.30-4 PM
Khaled Marweni [Tunisia] | ‘PLUS OU MOINS’
Khaled Marweni is a prominent Tunisian breakdancer, athlete, and the coach of the Tunisian national dance team.Throughout his dynamic career, Khaled has established a strong international presence. He was selected as an artist for the prestigious “IN SITU” European platform (2025–2028) and has performed globally.
Framed in a hybrid format he will be talking and sharing excerpts of his work ‘PLUS OU MOINS’.
Choreographer/ Performer: Khaled Marweni
Friday 21 August
The Creative Arts Academy 2.30-4 PM
Abhinav Vohra [India] | ‘MAATAM’
Abhinav Vohra, an Amritsar based movement artist. His current practices draw from contemporary floorwork and house dance, layered with an early foundation in jazz.
Maatam takes its name from the ritual act of mourning observed during Moharram; a gesture of collective grief and remembrance. The title echoes both the origin of the work and its tone. The piece explores the performative aspect of rituals, offering commentary on its symbolic nature through balloons.
Choreographer/ Performer: Abhinav Vohra
Friday 21 August
The Creative Arts Academy 2.30-4 PM
Aditya Shrivastava [INDIA] | ‘DECIV’
DeCiv explores the psychological cost of living within the rigid structures of modern society. It begins with a fundamental question: What happens when a man becomes so perfect, so controlled, that he stops being human?
In a world that rewards precision, logic, and composure, individuals are conditioned to function like machines, efficient, disciplined, and predictable. Yet beneath this polished exterior lies something instinctive and primal, quietly waiting to surface.
Choreographer/ Performer: Aditya Shrivastava
Monday 24 August
The Urban Theatre Project 6-8 PM
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