Kultursommer Wien - Divija Melally | Jazzbetween/Marina Pravkina

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Divija Melally: Mirage

“Mirage” experiments with combining the movement languages of Indian Classical dance (Bharatnatyam) with contemporary. The inspiration to create this work was the high rates of female feticide and infanticide in many countries, including India. The work tries to portray the irony of worshipping the goddess and killing the girl child, both of whom are female. This conflict and contradiction can be seen physically in the two very different styles of movement as well. The work aims to make the audience aware of the various happenings in the world, and open their eyes to the gender inequality that begins at birth, where a child is snatched of a future just because she was born as a girl. A saree (long piece of cloth) and bells around the feet are used to portray the female life in various forms, and as a symbol of the burden and disappointment that is associated with the birth of a girl.

It has been performed at Fringe Arts Bath, The Mission Theatre, Bath Spa University in the UK, and hopes to travel across Europe.

Press reviews: 
"Her delivery of the piece was beautifully precise, intense and human – a truly sophisticated performance from an up and coming dance artist" (Radio Bath)

Jazzbetween: ImprovisariUM

Marina Pravkina unveils ImprovisariUM, a novel concert-performance format that interweaves sound, space, and movement. Three artists take center stage, where the instruments, sounds and bodies engaging in a mesmerizing dialogue of the live music and dance. 
Every show is a unique fusion of the spontaneity and virtuosity, where the artists explore the beauty and power of the present moment. The saxophone's rich tones mingle with the dancers' sounds and movements, while the rhythmic footworks forms exist in the ambience of the space.
Textures and forms coalesce, instruments and bodies merge, sound and movement unite to create a momentary trance - a magical experience that captivates both audience and performers alike. Whether it's the spirit of jazz or something entirely new, ImprovisariUM brings the boundless possibilities of music and dance art.
Artists: Marina Pravkina, Adrian Vega, Claudio Marrero.