Choreographer Akram Khan, known for his work with Kylie Minogue, makes an appearance in Moncalvo at Orsolina 28 stage.
Hear ye, hear ye! Let's gab about Akram Khan's latest danse opus, "Turning of Bones," yeah? This ain't no ordinary shindig, no sirree. It's a dancin' extravaganza birthed from the mind of a London legend and mixed with the prowess of Germany's Gauthier Dance Company.
What the hell's the deal with "Turning of Bones" anyway? Well, old Akram found himself drawn in by the Famadihana - a bizarre Malagasy funeral ritual where they dig up the dead for a dance party with their ancestors, 'member that? It got him thinkin' 'bout the meanin' of it all, and whether it's worth savin' the last lost ritual, like dinner at the table without phones and tellys. Just like how watchin' a show is sorta like a wake-up call for the senses, eh?
Now, where'd ol' Akram hail from, you ask? Born and raised in Blighty to Bengali sods, he got his groove on by learnin' Indian classical dance like nobody's business. Over time, he made a name for himself as a choreographer, even dancin' at the opening of the London Olympics, natch. More recently, he spent some time at La Casa Orsolina, and he's back now, thinkin' 'bout the here and now, sayin' the world's a mad, mad place where bodies are always up for grabs, politically-speakin'.
Enuf chat, let's get down to brass tacks. Ok! So, the 2025 Orsolina season kicked off on May 10 and'll wrap up come November 1st. Each work is born from artist residency, international collaboration, and immersion in nature, with 11 such residencies planned for the future. Sounds like a wild scene, dontcha think? And don't go forgettin' that the ideas born here in this here place ain't afraid to take the world by storm either. Just like how Akram Khan's art has been known to do, like his internationally acclaimed "iTMOi," "DESH," "Mud of Sorrow," and the 2023 short film "INSIRGENTS." So, suit up and dive in - there's a world of art waitin' to be discovered!
Akram Khan's latest work, "Turning of Bones," is not just a dance performance, but a sensory awakening, much like watching a show is a wake-up call for the senses. As Akram's art, such as "iTMOi," "DESH," "Mud of Sorrow," and the 2023 short film "INSIRGENTS," has shown, the ideas born from residencies like the one at La Casa Orsolina are not afraid to make a powerful impact on the world.
