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AKRAM KHAN

"GIGENIS: The generation of the Earth"
Wed Feb 12 - Sun Feb 16

Acclaimed choreographer Akram Khan has developed a distinct voice as an advocate of cross-cultural encounters through his own lineage of classical Indian Kathak and contemporary dance. In his latest work, GIGENIS: The generation of the Earth, Khan shares the stage with a distinguished ensemble of classical Indian dance artists, including Kutiyattam artist Kapila Venu, Bharatanatyam soloists Mavin Khoo and  Mythili Prakash, and the Bharatanatyam duo Vijna Vasudevan and Renjith Babu.

Khan invokes memories across time and place to celebrate these artists’ collective love of dance. Drawing from his deep-seated connection to ritual practices and his ability to weave narratives through movement, GIGENIS: The generation of the Earth is a testament to the enduring resonance of tradition in a rapidly changing world.

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Curtain Chat: Thu, Feb 13

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Funding Credits

GIGENIS: The generation of the Earth is produced by Productions Sarfati. Presented thanks to the support of Orsolina28 Art Foundation and Muse Art Foundation. In co-production with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore; Sadler’s Wells London; The Joyce Theater with the support of its Stephen and Cathy Weinroth Fund for New Work.

Underwriting support for The Joyce's presentation of Akram Khan: GIGENIS: The generation of the Earth provided by Virginia & Timothy Millhiser. Additional support provided by Christopher Jones & Deborah McAlister. Support for The Joyce’s presentation of international dance provided by the R. Britton Fisher and Family Gift for International Dance.