Please follow me on Spotify.
My interactive Indian classical workshop was fun!
I enjoyed this interactive workshop with very active participants at the Valley of Arts, where my host was Veronika Harcsa. A well-known Hungarian nursery song was the basis of the vocal excercises and we dived into a happy riyaz practice together.
Baul video // Poetry In Motion
Until we have an official video of all the performances, here is a little bit from my own solo act in this programme. Amidst the beautiful, colourful dances, I took a moment to share this baul song with my ektara and drum. Indeed, the baul sound takes you to another dimension.
Photo and video by Balázs Farkas-Mohi
Poetry in Motion – produced and presented by Saumya Shukla
Dance and poetry are both forms of artistic expression that can communicate emotions, stories, and ideas through creative movements and language. While they differ in their primary modes of expression, dance uses physical movement, and poetry uses written or spoken words, they share a fundamental similarity in their ability to convey meaning beyond literal interpretation. Both art forms also require a deep understanding of rhythm, timing, and composition to create a cohesive and impactful performance. Dance and poetry also have the power to evoke strong emotions in the audience, whether through the grace and fluidity of a dance or the imagery and language of a poem. Ultimately, while they may differ in their medium of expression, dance, and poetry share a common goal of creating a powerful and meaningful experience for the audience.
‘Poerty In Motion’ is a performance where poems in different languages are expressed through Indian classical dances. The combination creates a rich tapestry of cultural expression. The dancers use their movements to bring the words of the poetry to life, expressing the emotions and themes through their gestures and expressions. We present a bouquet of choreographies in Indian Classical Dance forms of Kathak, Bharatnatyam, and Odissi based on the works of Hungarian poets Vorosmarty Mihaly & János Sziveri, American writer Maya Angelou, Uzbek poet Hāfiz-i Khorazmī, and Indian writers Jayadeva, Vallabhacharya, Amir Khusrow.
This performance is a celebration of the diversity of human expression and a tribute to the power of art to unite people across cultures and languages as Saumya collaborates with her artist friends from Hungary who are all dedicated artists of Indian art forms.
Saumya Shukla lives in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and is an artist & teacher of the North Indian Classical Dance – Kathak and a student of Kathak Exponent Alaknanda Kathak.
(https://www.saumyashukla.com/)
(https://www.saumyashukla.com/)
Performance duration: 90 minutes
Concept : Saumya Shukla
Dancers: Saumya Shukla (Kathak Dance), Panni Somi (Bharatnatyam Dance) , Virag Turi (Odissi Dance)
Vocals : Katalin Burns, Antónia Zboray & Anna Szabo
Music: Szabi Toth (Sitar), Katalin Burns (Flute)
Concept : Saumya Shukla
Dancers: Saumya Shukla (Kathak Dance), Panni Somi (Bharatnatyam Dance) , Virag Turi (Odissi Dance)
Vocals : Katalin Burns, Antónia Zboray & Anna Szabo
Music: Szabi Toth (Sitar), Katalin Burns (Flute)
Standard ticket: HUF 3,500.
Buy tickets at the Eötvös10 ticket office. Please note that due to technical reasons, payment in Eötvös10 is ONLY possible in CASH!
Buy tickets at the Eötvös10 ticket office. Please note that due to technical reasons, payment in Eötvös10 is ONLY possible in CASH!
Könyvkritika az Esőcsinálásról az ÉS-ben
Irodalomcsinálás címmel olvasható Károlyi Csaba írása az Esőcsinálásról az Élet és Irodalom aktuális számában és a folyóirat webfelületén. “Miért mondja azt Iza néni, hogy nem adja oda a kulcsot Matyinak, ha egyszer úgyis oda fogja adni? Mit akarna mondani Babják néni a fekete madárról? Miért nem érdekli az ázsiaiakat a beteg fehér ember legdurvább urdu, majd anyanyelvi acsarkodása sem? A vegyes házasságából elváló feleség (mellesleg angoltanár Budapesten) miért szólal meg válásuk másnapján volt anyósa észak-angol bányászvárosi nyelvén?”