Indian Classical Dance Performance | Madhura Godbole: Emergence
Baltic is collaborating with GemArts to host a special performance of Indian Classical Dance responding to the work in Chitra Ganesh’s exhibition.
Madhura Godbole: Emergence
14 Nov | 15:00-16:00 Free/drop-in
Accomplished Kathak dancer and choreographer Madhura Godbole brings her exceptional artistry to a special performance responding directly to Chitra Ganesh’s powerful new work in Journey to the Great Below.
Rooted in the storytelling traditions of North India, Kathak is known for its intricate footwork, expressive gesture, and rhythmic virtuosity. Madhura draws on these qualities to create a vivid, contemporary dialogue with Ganesh’s exploration of one of the world’s earliest recorded myths – The Descent of Inanna.
As Ganesh’s work offers a potent metaphor for navigating dark and challenging times with courage and hope, Madhura’s performance adds a resonant new layer, especially meaningful in the week of Diwali, a festival that celebrates light emerging from darkness.
Presented by Baltic x GemArts
GemArts is an award-winning arts organisation based in Gateshead, and a recognised leader in the South Asian and diversity arts sector. Baltic and GemArts annually partner on staging two important events centring local and regional South Asian communities and culture – Holi Festival of Colours and Masala Festival – hosted at Baltic.
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Part of Journeys, Myths & Connections | Chitra Ganesh Events Programme
Journeys, Myths & Connections is a programme of events responding to Chitra Ganesh’s current Baltic exhibition. This series will unfold over the month of November and offers experiences including a creative workshop, an Indian Classical Dance performance, a cinema screening and multilingual exhibition tours of Journey to the Great Below.
