Dr. Nadhi Thekkek is the Artistic Director of Nava Dance Theatre, and uses the south Indian dance form of bharatanatyam to navigate place, identity, and politics through the lens of her lived experience as a South Asian woman and a child of immigrants. She reimagines how bharatanatyam and South Asian forms can serve marginalized narratives that need to occupy space in the US right now.
So many moments and interactions throughout this conversation were a gateway to reflection for Farah, and we are certain our listeners will feel the same way!
For those in the Bay Area, come see Nadhi and other brilliant artists of Nava Dance Theatre perform "Rogue Gestures Foreign Bodies" on Fri, Mar 13 at Dance Mission Theater in San Francisco - sourcing community interviews, historical texts, and poetry to explore the intersections of labor, agency, and belonging in our South Asian ancestry. Listen to this excerpt for a little more about the show, and get your tickets today!
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What is Heartistry ?
Heartistry is a podcast hosted by Farah Yasmeen Shaikh, international Kathak dance artist, choreographer and instructor.
Through Heartistry, Farah is in conversation with artists and creatives from across the globe. Each guest demonstrates a passion, compassion and commitment to their respective life paths.
Listen LIVE on Fridays at 9pm PST on RUKUS AVENUE RADIO on the iHeartRadio app.