Join us for a captivating dance performance titled ‘Shifting Syllables’ by Amitabh Srivastava and Ashish Singha.

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Sun, 23 March 2025
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠: 5 PM
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Plot no. 424, Mouza Shyambati. P.S: Santiniketan, West Bengal.
Free and Open to all.

About the event:

‘Shifting Syllables’ is an interactive performance that explores the repercussions of having one’s identity subject to scrutiny through their names. It attempts to initiate a dialogue about the need for active efforts to diminish our social and cultural differences, with the aim of forging a more inclusive society, nation, and global community.

This performance seeks to delve into the experiences of Indian and Asian- American poets about their names, utilising their poetry as the primary source of reference. It references three poems: ‘On listening to your teacher take attendance’ by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, ‘An Introduction’ by Kamala Das and ‘Cardamom Vowels’ by Aruni Wijesinghe.

Artist Bio:

Amitabh Srivastava is a performer, choreographer, and Ph.D. research scholar actively engaging with India’s evolving arts and cultural landscape through critical thinking and performance making. Rooted in contemporary dance ideologies, his recent works explore the nuanced intersections of identity and culture in today’s world.

Asish Singha is a West Bengal-based ballet and contemporary movement practitioner. Asish has founded Arts-Connect, a performing arts NGO that unites artists to promote social and environmental awareness through powerful performances. Through his work, Asish aims to inspire positive change and foster a more compassionate world.

We look forward to seeing you all for this thought-provoking performance that bridges cultures and conversations!