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The Gati Dance Forum |
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IGNITE! is a path breaking initiative to promote Indian Contemporary Dance and redefine the parameters of contemporary performance. Designed as an intensive four-day festival, this unique and exciting event is envisaged to give high-quality Indian contemporary dance public visibility, showcase creativity and innovation in Indian dance and support the development of vibrant, new artistic work. The festival showcases some of the most innovative and cutting-edge choreographers in Indian dance from around the world. Combined with the performances, are master classes, film screenings, exhibitions and intensive workshops with national and international choreographers. True to its name, this festival aims to ignite a debate on contemporary dance theory and galvanize public opinion on policy through intensive seminars and network meetings. IGNITE! is conceived of as a synergic, multilateral platform. It brings together the artists’ community, academics, educational institutions, producers, cultural organisations, policy makers and the public, to collectively chart the future of contemporary dance in India.
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About The Gati Dance Forum Over the last three years, The Gati Dance Forum has worked consistently to redefine the parameters of contemporary dance in India. Its unique range of projects and initiatives invite dance practitioners from a range of backgrounds to engage in exchange, innovation and process driven creation. Both conceived of and run by dance professionals, this forum is a model path breaking community initiative. Inputs and suggestions from artists, students and the public feed directly into its functioning. The Gati Dance Forum is a Public Charitable Trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act. |
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