Podcasts about Akram Khan

Anne Ghesquière reçoit Juliette Binoche, immense actrice oscarisée du cinéma français et international, réalisatrice. Explorons ce que révèle le corps quand la tête lâche prise et pourquoi nous avons tant de mal à nous abandonner à l'inconnu. Dans cet épisode, Juliette Binoche nous invite à découvrir cette alchimie mystérieuse qui transforme nos fragilités en force vivante mais aussi comment le couple est un Maitre pour nous. Et si la véritable création commençait au moment où nous acceptons enfin d'être « nuls et nus » ? Comment accepter d'être débutant, imparfait ? Comment nos vulnérabilités peuvent-elles devenir un chemin vers quelque chose de plus vivant, de plus libre en nous ? En 2007, au sommet de sa carrière, Juliette Binoche fait un choix radical : devenir débutante en montant sur scène avec le chorégraphe anglais Akram Khan, sans aucune expérience de la danse professionnelle. De cette rencontre naît IN-I, un spectacle intense joué plus de 120 fois à travers le monde, puis seize ans plus tard EN NOUS, un film intime et sensoriel qu'elle réalise à partir des images tournées pendant cette aventure artistique et humaine. Création, humilité, couple, désir, spiritualité, joie, confiance, présence à soi… Son film EN NOUS est au cinéma depuis le 3 juin. Épisode #696Quelques citations du podcast avec Juliette Binoche :"Tout est possible, je le crois vraiment. Et après, on s'adapte en fonction de ce que la vie nous offre et de ce qu'on peut faire ou pas.""Les formes artistiques prennent racine en soi.""L'humilité n'est pas de se dénigrer, l'humilité c'est de s'oublier."Recevez chaque semaine l'inspirante newsletter Métamorphose par Anne GhesquièreDécouvrez Objectif Métamorphose, notre programme en 12 étapes pour partir à la rencontre de soi-même.Suivez nos RS : Insta, Facebook et TikTokAbonnez-vous sur Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Deezer / Castbox / YouTubeSoutenez Métamorphose en rejoignant la Tribu MétamorphoseThèmes abordés lors du podcast avec Juliette Binoche :00:00Introduction01:30L'invitée, Juliette Binoche05:04L'origine du film "En nous"07:40Pourquoi redevenir débutants12:25La sensation créatrice16:44L'art est-il thérapeutique ?20:00Amour, alchimie, désir et création25:02Le pouvoir de l'humilité32:51Ce que le couple nous enseigne41:40Renouer avec la joie qui jaillit47:30Comment dépasser ses limites ?Avant-propos et précautions à l'écoute du podcast DR Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

durée : 02:30:05 - Les Matins de France Culture - par : Guillaume Erner - Ce matin, à 7h40 puis 8h20, Juliette Binoche est l'invitée de Guillaume Erner. Elle présente “En nous”, son dernier film avec Akram Khan, en salles le 3 juin. À 7h17, l'historien Pierre Grosser revient sur les relations entre l'Union européenne et Vladimir Poutine. - réalisation : Félicie Faugère, Marie-Lys de Saint Salvy, Mathilde Thon-Fourcade, Emma Lichtenstein, Juliette Devaux, Jean Leymarie, François Saltiel, Alexandra Delbot, Lucile Commeaux, Gilles Gressani, Yoann Duval, Alice Deschamps Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:39:37 - Les Matins de France Culture - par : Guillaume Erner - La comédienne Juliette Binoche passe derrière la caméra avec “En nous”, un documentaire sur la création de son spectacle de danse "In-I" avec le chorégraphe Akram Khan en 2007. Elle revient sur cette expérience près de 20 ans plus tard. - réalisation : Félicie Faugère, Yoann Duval, Marie-Lys de Saint Salvy, Emma Lichtenstein, Mathilde Thon-Fourcade, Alice Deschamps, Carolina Sousa - invités : Juliette Binoche Actrice française Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondanceOn today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by Amy Watson, Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Ballet. Amy relays her experience as an American born dancer adjusting to the Bournonville style in her first years with the company, before she landed major opportunities leading to her promotion to principal. Amy also opens up about her many plans for the company since securing the role of Artistic Director, including the immense care she is putting into the Bournonville legacy, building new repertoire of the company and providing the dancers with myriad opportunities to explore all avenues of styles and choreography. If you are in the Copenhagen area, you can catch Akram Khan's "Lady Macbeth" until May 19th, and the final program of the season "Giant Steps" featuring the works of George Balanchine and Christopher Wheeldon from May 21st until June 6th. LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceCOD MerchListen to COD on YouTubeJoin our email listSponsorship information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by acclaimed choreographer Akram Khan, weeks before his brand new full length production "Lady Macbeth" premieres at the Royal Danish Ballet. He tells us how the dancers of the company have immersed themselves through months of singular focus, how the work's plot has evolved since its inception, and how much his own dance language has fused with classical ballet vernacular to create the world of this ballet. "Lady Macbeth" runs April 24th through June 4th at the opera house mainstage in Copenhagen. LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceCOD MerchListen to COD on YouTubeJoin our email listSponsorship information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oscar winner Juliette Binoche speaks about her directorial debut, the documentary In-I In Motion that explores the creative process behind a unique dance and theater project she co-created with dancer-choreographer Akram Khan. The film screened at the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival in Greece, where we also spoke with Head of Program Yorgos Krassakopoulos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the beach to the dancefloor... 1. Ane Brun ft Dustin O'Halloran - Lose My WayTaken from the Netflix Series “Bodies” and Chosen by Rob in Nuneaton2. Dead Can Dance - The Host of SeraphimTaken from the 2007 film “The Mist” and chosen by Anthony in New South Wales3. Vincenzo Lamagna - Love Duet ITaken from the Akram Khan ballet Giselle and chosen by George in London4. James Blake - I Want You To KnowTaken from a Lexus Advert and chosen by Gina in Chislehurst5. Thomas Newman - Personal and Most SecretTaken from the 2021 film Operation Mincemeat and chosen by Ben in Suffolk6. Julie Cruise - FallingTaken from the TV series Twin Peaks and chosen by Guy in Sunderland7. Sigur Ros - RafstraumurTaken from the documentary Under An Arctic Sky and chosen by Charlie In Australia8. Vangelis - Rachels SongTaken from The Bladerunner Soundtrack and chosen by Matt in Edinburgh9. Jeremy Soule - SolitudeTaken from the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Game Soundtrack and chosen by Jay in Germany10. Phosphorescent - Song For ZulaTaken from the TV Series Superstore and chosen by Jaqueline in Sheffield11. Ludovico Einaudi - ExperienceTaken from the TV series The Traitors and chosen by Caroline in West Yorkshire12. Bjork & David Arnold - Play DeadTaken From the film Young Americans and chosen by Lee in Derby13. Hans Zimmer - Cornfield Chase / Flying DroneTaken from the film Intersteller and chosen by Alex in Hertfordshire14. Frou Frou - Let GoTaken from the 2004 film Garden State and chosen by Andrea in Adelaide

Composer, sarodist, and cultural shapeshifter Soumik Datta joins T.L. Mazumdar for a conversation that goes far beyond the usual talk of craft and career. Born in Mumbai and raised in London, Soumik grew up between cultures, mentored by Pandit Buddhadev Das Gupta in Kolkata and later trained in composition at Trinity Laban.  Today, he stands as one of the rare contemporary artists bridging heritage and innovation with equal devotion. His work spans collaborations with Beyoncé, Anoushka Shankar, Nitin Sawhney, Akram Khan, and the BBC Singers, as well as large-scale projects through his own organisation, Soumik Datta Arts. But what makes his story compelling isn't the résumé — it's the restlessness underneath it. In this conversation, we revisit the early years and the quiet ways we both learned what it meant to be ‘othered', long before we had the language for it. We talk about the invisible labour behind becoming a professional artist, the parts of the iceberg that rarely see daylight, and why the industry's current definition of a “professional musician” might not be serving anyone — not the artist, not the audience, not the art. This is the official edited release of our exchange. The complete, unedited version — with all the silences, laughter, and contradictions intact — lives exclusively inside the community. https://www.soumikdatta.com/ https://findtl.com Complete Episode  

Choreographer and dancer Akram Khan took inspiration from the Nabataean tribes of the Saudi Arabian desert for his latest creation "Thikra: Night of Remembering", as he delves into regional traditions with Saudi artist Manal Al Dowayan. He tells us why staging an all-women production in the kingdom came naturally, despite taboos surrounding public performances and why his work has always been informed by a female gaze. We also discuss his life-changing collaboration with the late director Peter Brook and his upcoming projects as Khan tours his last production with the dance company he founded 25 years ago.

Alina Cojocaru is one of the great ballerinas of her generation – her Giselle, Odette-Odile and Manon bring those complex, anguished characters to life. This deep dive of a conversation offers a rare chance to hear a dancer at the peak of their profession discuss the ways in which art works on both artist and audience. Now a freelance dancer, Alina can shape her own artistic path. She founded her own production company, ACWorkroom, and is currently guesting with London City Ballet – and tells us about creating character, mining emotion and sharing it with an audience.Alina Cojocaru CBE is a former Principal of the Royal Ballet and English National Ballet. After studying at the Royal Ballet School she joined the Kiev Ballet in Ukraine as a principal dancer and then the Royal Ballet, being promoted to Principal aged 19, in 2001. In 2013 she joined English National Ballet, where lead roles included Akram Khan's acclaimed reimagining of Giselle. Her numerous awards include Best Female Dancer at the 2002 Critic's Circle Awards and the 2004 and 2012 Benois de la Danse awards. A permanent Guest Artist with John Neumeier's Hamburg Ballet, Alina dances as a guest artist with the world's foremost ballet companies.Alina's company ACWorkroom https://www.alinacojocaru.com/London City Ballet (Alina performs in Oxford, Bath, Birmingham and at Sadler's Wells in London) https://londoncityballet.com/production/momentum/#tour-datesWhy Dance Matters is a dance podcast featuring inspiring conversations with extraordinary people from the world of dance and beyond. Hosted by David Jays, editor of Dance Gazette, this podcast explores how dance shapes lives and why it matters to us all. Brought to you by the RAD, which inspires the world to dance, these insightful stories will surprise and delight. Tune in and discover more on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The May edition is filled with impressions of many dance, theatre and visualArts shows and installations in Chennai and Mumbai. From the only India showing of celebrated UK choreographer Akram Khan's GIGENIS- A generation of the earth, to THE FEMALE LEGACY PROJECT that celebrated 3 unusual women performers, this podcast also asks many important questions. What is the physical limit for a dancer's training if injury is the inevitable end result?Does a performer have a time period for a creative arc before they become repetitive?Join us for another iteration of ANITA SAYS, a monthly capture about Indian dance.

On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we welcome internationally acclaimed choreographer Akram Khan. He shares with us his unorthodox path to a career as a dancer and choreographer, from spending grueling hours in his garage teaching himself dance to his path to university, his process while working with dancers new to his style of movement, and how rewarding it has been to unite artists working within different methods of classical indian dance in his latest project "Gigenis". "Gigenis" will be performed at the Kennedy Center from April 17th through the 19th. If you're in the Washington DC area and would like to purchase tickets, visit kennedy-center.org. LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/youtube-CODJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/COD-email Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection of faith, dance, and legacy. From the transformative experience of performing at the MahaKumbh to the personal challenges dancers face, we hear from iconic figures like Shovana Narayan, Geeta Chandran, and Aditi Mangaldas. We also reflect on the evolving dance world, including Akram Khan's global influence and the enduring impact of legends like Kumudini Lakhia. Tune in for a celebration of resilience, artistry, and the ever-changing landscape of Indian dance.

Some of the good things as rated by composer, Timothy Brock, including Vincenzo Lamagna's re-score for Akram Khan's Giselle, and a certain bowl of pasta-ragu you might find in Trattoria Serghei in Bologna.

Stejnou otázku si světoznámý choreograf Akram Khan položil už ve svém ikonickém sólu Desh, se kterým navštívil Prahu před deseti lety. Festival Tanec Praha teď pozval jeho soubor Akram Khan Company z Londýna, aby inscenaci pro jediného tanečníka, ale mnoho příběhů předvedl znovu. Tentokrát však v adaptaci a režii Sue Buckmaster pro rodinné publikum s dětmi. Pod názvem Chotto Desh je ještě v pátek 21. června k vidění v pražském divadle Archa+.Všechny díly podcastu Mozaika můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Stejnou otázku si světoznámý choreograf Akram Khan položil už ve svém ikonickém sólu Desh, se kterým navštívil Prahu před deseti lety. Festival Tanec Praha teď pozval jeho soubor Akram Khan Company z Londýna, aby inscenaci pro jediného tanečníka, ale mnoho příběhů předvedl znovu. Tentokrát však v adaptaci a režii Sue Buckmaster pro rodinné publikum s dětmi. Pod názvem Chotto Desh je ještě v pátek 21. června k vidění v pražském divadle Archa+.

You can leave a note for a writer or cast member. Click here to text the show.MauHaus Productions presents A Blind Play. Episode 30. “Kadamati” Kadamati is Bengali for clay, the malleable matter capable of softness and hardness, of resilience and breakage. Kadamati is also the name of a dance devised by Akram Khan. A mass choreography open to the general public, it explores identity, connection, and belonging. It was performed in Trafalgar Square on the 24th of June 2016, the day after Britain broke, hardened and brittle, shattered by a referendum. Kadamati was adapted from the personal essay of the same name by Chiara Vascotto.This episode was directed and edited by Michael MauSTARRINGSamantha Jonczyk as ChiaraSandie Keene as JenMalya Muth as ChristinaToni Poe as Fellow DancerADDITIONAL VOICESDrew ValinsMichael MauAnastasia WilsonRyan GaiserCarter AllenAndressa DaSilvaOriginal music by Nitin Sawney and Trevor Tremaine.The podcast cover art was created by Geneva Hicks.Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.You can become a monthly supporter of the show starting at just $3 a month. Go to ablindplaypodcast.buzzsprout.com/ to find out how.If you haven't already, please show us some love with a 5-star rating on your podcast app. It takes seconds and makes a huge difference to the podcast.I sat down with Chiara Vascotto and Jen Irons as well as members of the cast of “Kadamati” to talk about the story, its origin, and the effects of art on politics. It's a lively chat that will make you want to listen to the episode all over again. Enjoy.Rate, Review, and Follow, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com, and spread the word.All episodes directed and edited by Michael MauOriginal Music by Trevor TremainePodcast cover art created by Geneva HicksSupport the Show.

As a taster to his new series, choreographer and dancer Akram Khan introduces us to his passion for movement and the way it affects everything he does in life. In conversation with Marquee TV's Director of Content, Susannah Simons.Akram's groundbreaking and innovative work includes projects ranging from Jungle Book reimagined to the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, while his many collaborators include Anish Kapoor, the National Ballet of China and Kylie Minogue. He believes our 21st century lives are becoming more and more static and that moving our bodies can often alleviate both physical and psychological problems and open up a new perspective on life. In the lead up to a series of conversations Akram will be having with celebrated artists, actors and musicians about their relationship with movement, we find out how the man himself ticks. Move to Live is a podcast brought to you by Marquee TV and Tandem Productions and is available on all main podcast platforms.If you'd like to get in touch with the show you can email: movetolivepodcast@gmail.comOr get in touch on our socials:Twitter: @marqueeartstvInstagram: @marqueeartstvFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marqueetvYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarqueeTVThe show is also available as a video podcast via Marquee TV - https://marquee.tv/, the leading streaming platform showcasing arts and culture to millions of arts fans around the world.#movetolivepodcastCredits:Director and Producer: Alex AndersonAssistant Producer: Marion BettsworthResearcher: Charlotte Barbour-CondiniExecutive Producer: Sarah DevonaldMusic: Jay Witsey and Aref Durvesh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Den TalentLab, ee Residenzfestival vun den Theateren hei an der Stad ass grad voll amgaang. Sechs international Kënschtler a Kulturschafender aus der Groussregioun goufen ausgewielt fir mat Mentoren nei Projeten ze entwéckelen, wärend och de Public e puer méi extra Saache gebuede kritt, wéi den Akram Khan gëschter a “Vagabundus” haut, ee Stéck vum Idio Chichava aus dem Mozambique. De Marc Clement huet mam Bernard Baumgarten, Direkter vum Danzzentrum 3-CL zu Bouneweg, an dem Tom Leick-Burns, Direkter vum Groussen Theater geschwat.

Acclaimed choreographer Akram Khan explores the transformative power of movement in a brand new series of insightful conversations. He delves into the lives of top actors, artists, musicians, and dancers, revealing how movement fuels their creativity and well-being. Join Akram as he unpacks the power that movement has to enrich our experiences on a personal and collective level. In this preview you can hear highlights from some of our guests including Andy Serkis, Es Devlin, Izzy Judd, Khalid Abdalla, Kathryn Hunter and Francesca Hayward.Move to Live is a podcast brought to you by Marquee TV and Tandem Productions and is available on all main podcast platforms.Arriving Wednesday June 5th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming in one week, Season Three of the anthology podcast series, A Blind Play. This season we will bring you ten more episodes with twelve stories of people navigating their worlds, facing their fears, and finding out who they really are.If you haven't already, please show us some love with a 5-star rating on your podcast app. It takes seconds and makes a huge difference to the podcast. If you're really feeling the love, write a review. Tell people about your favorite episode.We still haven't met our goal for funding this season, so if you listen to the show, please head to Seed & Spark and find A Blind Play. You can follow the campaign which helps promote the show, and you can make a pledge to get some cool digital treats for yourself. I've also put a link in the show notes.You can also become a monthly supporter of the show starting at just $3 a month. Go to ablindplaypodcast.com to find out how.In Kadamati by Chiara Vascotto, dancer and choreographer Akram Khan brings together communities of all backgrounds and abilities to experience a collective creative process as Great Britain faces a Brexit vote.Processing by Narineh Tahmasebian, James is arrested and charged with domestic violence when he and his girlfriend Charlotte argue on a sidewalk.Charleston. Twenty-Two by Eric Willis, Eric, a young, naive, gay man receives some unsolicited guidance from his older, experienced cousin Jona.The River by Jarred Robert Todd, Julia is shunned from her religious group after committing an unforgivable crime. When her friend Jason tries to help her, he must make a life-altering choice.In Barbecue by Ron Pullins, former Argentine dissident Enrico shares painful memories from his past as he cooks a pork loin for guests.In The Quiet One by Alan Veale, Dot, suffering from dementia, tries desperately to get rid of her lazy husband Bernie who won't get out of his easy chair.In Who Cares? by Alan Veale and S.P. Franksson, Julie shares the details of her brutal day caring for people. But who is listening?The trio Jumbie Daddy, Spoiling Fruit, & Children Play While Shadows Walk by Neala Luna Bhagwansingh provides a snapshot of life in Trinidad & Tobago, from poverty to parenting to magic.In Eye in the Garden by Gary Egan, The Eden Society creates a system of satellites that will take away free will. Now, two engineers must decide if they will play God, the serpent, or both.In Cosmic Interference Music by Trevor TremaineVoices:Aryeh Krause-Nadler Ethan HerschenfeldIrene SantiagoRonald Woodhead Danny GaviganReagan PrumCatherine GaffneyElizabeth PanEvan JudwayBryce TownsendCarrie GibsonJennifer KeaneRich GreeneSupport the showAll episodes written and directed by Michael MauTheme music composed by Trevor TremaineMain title artwork by Geneva HicksTo find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the show so we can make an unforgettable second season, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions.

In Jungle Book Reimagined, the celebrated choreographer Akram Khan brings Rudyard Kipling's classic and contested Jungle Book stories into a near-future world torn apart by the impacts of climate change. But with the original stories rooted in colonial perspectives, why revisit them a century later to tell a story of displacement amid environmental collapse?Also, the role of Brünnhilde in Wagner's Ring Cycle is one of opera's most demanding. It requires a dramatic soprano voice with extraordinary power and maturity and is rarely tackled until a singer is well into their career. To learn more, we're joined by our ABC Top 5 resident, mezzo soprano Katrina Waters, who is investigating the mid-career transitions of female dramatic voices.

Akram's rich career includes performing at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics, collaborating with artists Anish Kapoor and Antony Gormley, and choreographing tours and videos for the likes of Kylie Minogue and Florence + the Machine. He was awarded an MBE for services to dance in 2005. He kindly invited us to his home last summer and we recorded this conversation in a shady spot in the garden. Akram is of Bangladeshi descent and he grew up above his parents' restaurant in south-west London. He was bullied at school and harassed by the National Front outside of it, so he's always had a conflicted view of his community. As a child, he was introverted to the point of being mute, and movement quickly became his primary form of expression. He tells me how he danced so enthusiastically at home that the lights in the restaurant below would start shaking, putting the customers off their food. The word ‘home' has come to mean many things for Akram: it's the small studio in the garden where he practises dance for four hours every morning, it's the stage on which he performs, and it's also his own body. As is the case for so many true artists, there's a lot of conflicting emotion inside him. He talks particularly poignantly about his relationship with his late father, who always struggled to demonstrate his love. Akram's story has really stayed with me. Being able to talk to people on this podcast is a great privilege, and conversations like this one really remind me of that.For more: Visit The Modern House website to see images of the spaces discussed in this episodeCheck out the latest from the Akram Khan CompanyProduction: Hannah PhillipsEditing and mixing: Oscar CrawfordGraphic Design: Tom YoungMusic: FatherThis episode was sponsored by Vitsoe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Akram Khan is a world renowned dancer, choreographer and film director and Aditya's artistic mentor and guide. In this episode we hear Akram Khan talk about how childhood adversity shaped his art, transformation through art, overcoming existing xenophobic attitudes in arts, and the potential dangers in our idea of beauty.

This week's guest is Uzma Hasan, a producer known for bringing subversive stories to global audiences.  Her first feature as producer was THE INFIDEL, starring Omid Djalili, David Baddiel and Archie Panjabi.  Her latest feature film CREATURE - directed by Academy-Award winner Asif Kapadia - is a ground-breaking, genre-busting collaboration with Lawrence Olivier Award winning choreographer Akram Khan and sees the English National Ballet perform a story inspired by the play Woyzeck.  Uzma is currently Interim CEO of Ffilm Cymru Wales, the development agency for film in Wales, having stepped down from its board to take up the role. Additionally, Uzma is Chair of the Bush Theatre, home for new writing and talent. She was previously a non-executive director on the board of Channel 4 and a trustee of Bird's Eye View, a non-profit that campaigns for gender equality in film. We talk about the world event that prompted her pivot into the film industry, her first job working with director Mira Nair, producing CREATURE during lockdown and how it inspired a different way of working, what good leadership means to her, redefining success and many, many more juicy topics - it was a really engaging and thoughtful conversation from my perspective, that I really enjoyed having so I hope you enjoy listening. 

One of the world's most respected contemporary choreographers, award-winning British dancer of Bangladeshi-descent Akram Khan is bringing a retelling of Rudyard Kipling's much-loved classic to New Zealand in February in the Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts. State-of-the-art animation, narration and music bring the jungle and city to life in Jungle Book reimagined; about connecting with and respecting our natural world, and of humans' need to belong. The Akram Khan Company is recognised as one of the world's foremost innovative dance companies - its roots are in Indian kathak form and contemporary dance. A highlight of Khan's career was the creation of an acclaimed section of the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

Soweto-born Gregory Vuyani Maqoma took up dance in the late 1980s as a refuge from the political tensions in the township, and quickly began excelling. He embarked on his formal dance training at Moving Into Dance Mophatong in 1990 where, in 2002, he would return to serve a five-year stint as associate artistic director. Today, Maqoma is an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, teacher, director and scriptwriter. He has also distinguished himself for his artistic collaborations, including working with British-based choreographer Akram Khan and the London Sinfonietta, as well as South African fashion designer David Tlale, singer-songwriter Simphiwe Dana and theatre maker Brett Bailey. He joins us a guest in this week's edition of My Rands & Sense.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have 3 guests for you in our latest episode, discussing an extraordinary journey which saw the acclaimed English National Ballet's production of Creature transformed into a film during lockdown. Choreographed by Akram Khan with music from Vincenzo Lamagna, Creature is inspired by Georg Büchner's expressionist classic Woyzeck, and has echoes of Frankenstein too. Now, our good friend Asif Kapadia has brought the original stage performance to our screens in spectacular style, aided by Vincenzo and editor Sylvie Landra

This special episode in partnership with The Kennedy Center features Akram Khan and Malavika Sarukkai, renowned choreographers and performers who both have roots in Indian classical dance traditions. They join to discuss the continued relevance of classical forms in a contemporary context, and how their work combines the old and the new. A transcript of this episode is available here: thedanceedit.com/transcript-episode-152More about Malavika Sarukkai's performances at The Kennedy Center's RiverRun Festival: kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/international/2022-2023/riverrun-malavika-sarukkai-river-sutraMore about Akram Khan Company's Sadler's Wells performances of "Jungle Book reimagined": sadlerswells.com/whats-on/akram-khan-company-jungle-book-reimaginedAkram Khan Company website: akramkhancompany.netThe Kennedy Center website: kennedy-center.orgThe Kennedy Center social accounts:instagram.com/kennedycentertwitter.com/kencenfacebook.com/KennedyCenterVisit/add to the Dance Media Events Calendar: dancemediacalendar.com/Get the latest dance news direct by subscribing to our free newsletters. Find the ones that match your interests: dancemagazine.com/subscribe

The Oscar-winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia tells Tom Sutcliffe about collaborating with the Olivier-winning choreographer Akram Khan on the dance film Creature. Originally conceived for English National Ballet on stage, Creature is inspired by Georg Büchner's play Woyzeck and Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein. Today Letty McHugh was announced as the winner of the Barbellion Book Prize, awarded annually to an author whose work has best represented the experience of chronic illness and / or disability. Letty joins us live from Yorkshire, to give an insight into the creation of her Book of Hours: An Almanac for The Seasons of The Soul, a collection of lyric essays and poetry. In Manchester, two cultural institutions reopen their doors- Manchester Museum, now with the UK's first permanent gallery celebrating the South Asian diaspora, and esea- short for East and South East Asia- contemporary, formerly the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art. Shahidha Bari speaks to Esme Ward, Director of Manchester Museum and Xiaowen Zhu, director of esea contemporary. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Harry Parker Image: Jeffrey Cirio in Creature, an Asif Kapadia film, based on an original concept by Akram Khan (courtesy of BFI Distribution and English National Ballet)

Edição de 13 de Fevereiro 2023

When the renowned choreographer Akram Khan was commissioned to update the classic “Giselle” for the English National Ballet, he couldn't simply put new steps to a Romantic-era plot. Beautiful as it is, “Giselle” has a view of ideal womanhood that is insupportable in our century—and it didn't reflect the women he knew.  In Khan's 2016 “Giselle,” the title character doesn't chastely expire from a broken heart; she is a strong woman victimized by more powerful men.  The story still culminates in an act of forgiveness, but in a way that resonates with the era of #MeToo. Vincenzo Lamagna composed the production's new score. The producer Ngofeen Mputubwele describes the production as not simply a great modern ballet but a model for how to reimagine a story that doesn't work anymore.

What's your leadership style? Just one of the questions answered by our impressive panellists at the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, where festival director Sandra Lipski invited Girls On Film to host a panel discussion on Women and Leadership, with a focus on the creative and business side of the industry. Four high profile industry women joined Anna Smith on stage at the Fondacio Sa Nostra in Palma on 29 October 2022. In this recording, you can hear our guests talking about how they got started in the industry, the importance of mentorship and diversity, and how to lead well with compassion, heart and humour. Panellists are Lee Broda, founder and CEO of LB Entertainment and producer of Call Jane, whose film premiered at EMIFF the night before our panel; Teresa Fernández-Valdés, co-founder and co-director of Bambú Producciones, who were the first company in Spain to make shows for the streaming platforms and have grown rapidly over the past 15 years; Uzma Hasan, film producer at Little House Productions, whose feature Creature directed by Asif Kapadia with choreographer Akram Khan is about to be released in the UK; and finally Kirsten Niehuus, who holds the purse strings at Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg as their CEO of Film Funding. The conversation about women in leadership roles in the film industry takes some surprising turns and is inspiring, wise and funny. Films and series mentioned in this episode include: Call Jane, 2022 Phyllis Nagy - you can hear Phyllis talk about Call Jane in episode 129 Grand Hotel, 2019, Brian Tannen Creature, 2022, Asif Kapadia How To Sell Drugs on the Internet (Fast), 2019, Philip Kässbohrer, Mathias Murmann Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Watch Girls On Film on the BFI's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith. Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Audio Producer: Nic Wassell Intern: Ellie Hardy House band: MX Tyrants This episode is in partnership with EMIFF

The opening guest in the new series of Why Dance Matters is a star among contemporary dance artists. Akram Khan is a dancer, choreographer, director and dreamer, whose work has shaped the international landscape of dance. He came to attention early as a virtuoso in kathak, the Indian classical dance form, and at 13 appeared in Peter Brook's landmark Mahabharata. His own work explores kathak, contemporary dance and increasingly classical ballet, driving deep roots into myth and his own personal story – and our conversation is heartfelt and thoughtful, spiralling off in unexpected directions. About Akram Khan Akram Khan is one of today's most celebrated dance artists, his imaginative and highly accessible productions including XENOS, Until the Lions, DESH, Vertical Road, Gnosis and zero degrees. A magnet to world-class artists from other cultures and disciplines, he has collaborated with the National Ballet of China, Juliette Binoche, Sylvie Guillem, Kylie Minogue, Florence and the Machine, visual artists Anish Kapoor and Antony Gormley, and composers Steve Reich, Nitin Sawhney and Jocelyn Pook. He created a section of the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, and has developed a close collaboration with English National Ballet. He was awarded an MBE in 2005. Find out more about the work of the RAD Follow the RAD on social media, and join the conversation with host David JaysInstagram @royalacademyofdanceFacebook @RoyalAcademyofDanceTwitter @RADheadquartersYouTube / royalacademydanceDavid Jays @mrdavidjays Sign up to our mailing list RAD is an independent educational charity and does not receive regular government funding. Every penny we make goes back into the work we do. You can support us by either naming a seat as part of our Name A Seat Campaign or make a donation. Explore Akram's work and find where Jungle Book Reimagined and Outwitting the Devil are touring at https://www.akramkhancompany.net/whats-on/ Creature premieres at the London Film Festival on 15 October and will be released in cinemas in the UK and Ireland on 24 February 2023. https://www.ballet.org.uk/onscreen/creature-film/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Research in Choreographu: Urja Thakore Urja Thakore (@urja76) • Instagram photos and videos Urja Desai Thakore is one of the UK's leading kathak practitioners, who studied under the guidance of Kumudini Lakhia at Kadamb, Ahmedabad for over 20 years. Urja then read a BA in Kathak from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Maha Vidyalaya. She has also completed a MA in South Asian Dance with Choreography from the University of Roehampton. A graceful and emotive dancer, Urja is renowned for her love of abhinaya, subtle movements and technical strength. Furthermore, her sensitive, thought-provoking choreographic style is highly regarded by both traditionalists and modernists alike. In 2007, Urja co-choreographed Akademi's Bells for the Trafalgar Square Festival, an outdoor dance spectacle that brought together international talents from the UK, India and Belgium. She was also assistant choreographer to Kumudini Lakhia for the Swapnagata Festival curated by Akram Khan at Sadler's Wells in 2009. In 2012, Urja was appointed Artistic Director of the first dance festival in Milton Keynes. With the launch of the BBC Young Dancer competition in 2015, Urja was selected as the Guest Choreographer for the South Asian dance category soloist. Another major passion for Urja within her practice is teaching, something that she has become extensively experienced in over the past 20 years, and has supported her standing as an ISTD Committee Member. Furthermore, viewed as an active advocator and future industry leader for the dance sector, Urja was selected as one of 20 artists for the One Dance UK's Mentoring Programme in 2015. Show Highlights (0:02:59) History behind Kattam Katti: Urja di's signature production (0:07:36) Musicians being part of the choreography (0:11:14) Getting musicians to move on stage (0:13:48) Incorporating new choreographic elements to dance: The R&D Process (0:18:28) The process of editing the production as needed (0:19:41) Choreographing for the Britain Symphony (0:20:50) How is choreographing for an Opera different (0:22:49) How the perception of future projects affects your outlook (0:25:19) How much background info is needed for an audience to appreciate dance (0:37:13) The importance of making each other look good on stage (0:38:40) Starting out on your own in the UK

Sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar tells John Wilson about the most significant cultural influences and experiences that have shaped her own artistic life. Taught in the Indian classical tradition by her father, the legendary musician Ravi Shankar, Anoushka is renowned as one of the world's greatest living sitarists. She has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards and, as a composer, has worked in a diverse array of genres, including jazz and electronica, and films scores. Anoushka talks about the huge musical influence that her father had on her. As a child, she went to his concerts not knowing he was her father until her parents began living together when she was seven. He gave her her first sitar and took her on as his pupil amongst the many others that came to their house for his teaching. She describes how seeing Akram Khan's dance production Kaash - a collaboration with composer Nitin Sawhney and artist Anish Kapoor - inspired new ways of composing. She recalls how the rape and murder of a 23 year old girl in Delhi in 2012 led to her revealing that, as a child, she had been abused by a family friend. Anoushka also explains how the TimesUp movement, campaigning for workplace equality, made her reassess the role of women within music, and inspired the 2020 album Love Letters, which was made with an all-women team of musical collaborators. Producer: Edwina Pitman

Lee and Simon have a hypothetical and very real conversation about being with loved ones. Recorded 1 August 2021.Get in touch with Lee and Simon at info@midlifing.net.Related links (and necessary corrections):Latin in UK schools (a few of them): https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/jul/31/latin-introduced-40-state-secondaries-englandDawn Butler thrown out of chamber for calling UK PM a liar: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-57927398A Few Good Men (film): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Few_Good_MenA Few Good Men (play): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Few_Good_Men_(play)The Good Fight: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_FightThe Good Wife: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_WifeTeevee snacks: https://theaustralianfoodshop.com/product/original-chocolate-teevee-snacks-175g/Servo: http://www.slang.com.au/s/servo/Marshmallow test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzppzOGJv8Ydelayed gratification: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delayed_gratificationQuantity of carbon produced in flight from London to Wellington: 5.57 metric tons of CO2e (estimated at https://calculator.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx)Visualising a metric a ton of CO2: https://www.conservationmagazine.org/2013/06/visualizing-carbon/Phantom phone vibrations: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20130701-why-you-feel-phantom-phone-callsAkram Khan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akram_Khan_(dancer)Smooth Criminal: https://youtu.be/h_D3VFfhvs4---The Midlifing logo is adapted from an original image by H.L.I.T: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29311691@N05/8571921679 (CC BY 2.0)Get in touch with Lee and Simon at info@midlifing.net. ---The Midlifing logo is adapted from an original image by H.L.I.T: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29311691@N05/8571921679 (CC BY 2.0)

Choreographer Akram Khan connects with Tamara Rojo, the Artistic Director of English National Ballet and a lead principal dancer. The conversation was led by James Whiteside, principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, who is also a choreographer, recording artist and drag queen. They talk about pushing the boundaries of dance through unexpected collaborations, how recent events may lead to new innovations in performance, contemplating a life after dance, and much more.

For Episode 5 - Why Is A Picture's Worth A Thousand Words? - Visual Art & Activism, our host, Perry Serpa  discusses anxiety on the eve of the 2020 General Election before a stimulating conversation with internationally acclaimed artist/activist twosome Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey. Heather and Dan fill Perry in about their current thing, a reactive UK based initiative called Culture Declares Emergency formed in 2019 as a response to the global climate and ecological emergency. The initiative has, since its inception, found support with a wide range of artists and organizations, including Akram Khan, Cornelia Parker, Antony Gormley, Brian Eno, Tate Galleries, Bristol Old Vic, Royal Court Theatre, Somerset House amongst 1000+ and an offshoot initiative, Music Declares Emergency, found 'declarers' in Billie Eilish, Radiohead, The 1975 and many others. Then, for Hottest On Record, singer/songwriter/guitarist, Joe Sumner contributes a brand new track, "Hope," recently used for a successful get out the vote Headcount campaign in the form of a singalong chorus video featuring Ben Folds, Patti Scialfa, The Fantastic Negrito, Juliana Hatfield, Gaby Moreno, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski (MSNBC's Morning Joe) and Sumner's famous dad (Sting). The "Hope The Vote" chorus video enjoyed concurrent debuts on the aforementioned Morning Joe and Rolling Stone. You get to hear the full track on the Creative Climate Podcast, which will kick off Sumner's forthcoming album, "Sunshine In The Night," due out next year. In case you're wondering, Serpa's co-host, Kirsten Spruch is out on assignment for this one, whoopin' it up in Austin, Texas and trying to flip the state before Biden gets to it. She rejoins for Episode 6. 

Social media sensation B.C. Manjunath is a mridangam and Konnakol master and a dedicated advocate for music education. A celebrated artist specialized in Classical Indian music, Manju is also well versed in western music notation and collaborates with artists worldwide, including Akram Khan, the renowned English dancer and choreographer of Bangladeshi descent.

In this podcast, English National Ballet's Isabelle Brouwers gives us an insight into her lockdown experience that coincided with recovering from an injury; she also talks about how she prepared to return to the studio and what it's like dancing with a mask. https://djwpodcasts.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/1wwwod/2Isabelle+Brouwers.mp3 It is an understatement to say that Covid has presented enormous challenges for the dance industry. Dancers have been especially hit, as they have strived to maintain their physical and mental wellbeing within the confines of their homes, often isolated and separated from their families as well as their dance colleagues. And this is before the industry-wide redundancies, covid infections and shifting government policies restricting and delaying live performances around the world. Isabelle Brouwers, English National Ballet (c) Nath Martin However, throughout this period Isabelle has remained positive. She shares how she used the time at home with her sister to rehabilitate her injured foot, while taking courses to further her academic career, and writing about dance and reviewing online shows. These goals helped to keep her focused and ensure she was ready to return to ENB's new multi-million pound home in East London. Listen to Isabelle describe the feeling of finally being back in the studio, and how the company has managed the dancers' return to keep them safe, with staggered start times, one-way systems and dance social 'bubbles'. Isabelle is absolutely relishing being back at the barre, even though this means taking company class in a mask - something dancers around the world are having to get used to. It's intriguing to hear a dancer describe how a small piece of cloth has an impact on how a dancer experiences their space, their body and their artform. Isabelle Brouwers, English National Ballet (c) Alex Fine Isabelle also looks back at her journey from Germany to the Royal Ballet School and English National Ballet School; her experience of joining ENB where she's risen through the ranks from the corps de ballet to First Artist. Isabelle talks about picking up awards including Youth America Grand Prix (2007), Genée International Ballet Competition (Silver Medal 2013), Young British Dancer of the Year in 2013 with nominations in 2015 & 2016, and ENB's Emerging Dancer Finalist in 2017. As Isabelle looks to the future, she discusses how Covid is affecting the upcoming season that would normally see her touring the UK and the world. And after six years with the company, she's drawing on her experiences of working with acclaimed choreographers like Akram Khan and the hope of performing his new work 'Creature' later this year, to keep her inspired as the dance world and devoted audiences wait for live performances to recommence and for the show to go on. PRESS PLAY or LISTEN ON ITUNES, GOOGLE PODCASTS, SPOTIFY! https://djwpodcasts.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/1wwwod/2Isabelle+Brouwers.mp3 Isabelle Brouwers, English National Ballet (c) Nathan Carlson Isabelle Brouwers, English National Ballet (c) Alexander Yip

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Akram Khan is an extraordinary choreographer, whose work requires his dancers to adapt to his unique style of movement. In this podcast episode, we talk to two of Akram Khan Company dancers - Nicolas Ricchini and  Dennis Alamanos - about what it feels like to perform Akram's work. Nicolas and Dennis talk about their own journeys into the contemporary dance world, their decision to become freelance dancers and their experience of dancing with Akram Khan Company for the last 3 years. The company is on a worldwide tour showcasing various works in different cities starting in Norway, to Singapore, Canada, China, USA and more. They are coming to London to perform Chotto Desh at Sadler's Wells (18-20 Oct). Nicolas and Dennis also talk about their own creative collaboration and their advice for other freelance dancers. PRESS PLAY. https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/djwpodcasts/1wwwod/Akram+Dancer.mp3 Chotto Desh - Dancer Dennis Alamanos Chotto Desh - Dancer Dennis Alamanos Nicolas Ricchini. Photo by Alex Staffa Dennis Alamanos

Iconic dancer and choreographer Akram Khan shows John around his studio at his home and discusses a life of dance, preparing for his final solo performance and what he plans to do now that he is retiring from the stage.The Austrian artist Egon Schiele features alongside a young American photographer Francesca Woodman in a new exhibition Life In Motion at Tate Liverpool. The artists used their own naked bodies as the focus for their work at different ends of the 20th century and both died prematurely in their 20s. Co-curator Tamar Hemmes discusses the unlikely pairing.The writer and former US soldier Kevin Powers gave the reader a visceral experience of the war in Iraq in his novel The Yellow Birds following his tour of duty there. Powers discusses his new novel A Shout in the Ruins, in which he gives us a similar experience, but this time focused on the American Civil War.Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Hannah Robins.

Stephen Sackur speaks to Akram Khan - globally renowned as one of the great contemporary dancers and choreographers. In every culture on earth dance is a physical, joyful form of expression and communication. It is, in a way, the world's most basic common language. Khan epitomises the ability of dance to cross borders of time and space - he is British by birth, Bangladeshi by family heritage. His performances weave together influences from East and West, past and present. How would he define his dance?(Photo: Akram Khan (R) and Tamara Rojo (L) perform during a dress rehearsal of English National Ballet's Lest We Forget, 2014. Credit: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

John Wilson talks to ballet star Tamara Rojo and choreographer Akram Khan, as their radical new version of Giselle for English National Ballet opens in Manchester. Grace Coddington, the former creative director of American Vogue, on her five decades at the top of the fashion world. Krissah Thompson of The Washington Post reviews the new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC. 950 years after William the Conqueror arrived on our shores, historian Tom Holland assesses the cultural impact of the Norman invasion. Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Timothy Prosser.

Phil Redmond made his name as the creator of celebrated television drama series Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks. He's now turned his attention to crime fiction with his new novel, Highbridge.Sarah Howe has won the 2015 TS Eliot Prize for her debut collection Loop of Jade, an intimate exploration of her Anglo-Chinese heritage though her journeys to Hong Kong to discover her roots. This is the first time a debut collection has won the prize.Choreographer Akram Khan discusses his new production Until the Lions based on a story from the epic Hindu poem The Mahabharata.The Saatchi Gallery in London, which launched the likes of Tracey Emin and Paula Rego, is about to mark its 30th anniversary. Champagne Life is its first all-female exhibition. Andrea Rose reviews it and discusses whether the gallery is still influential today.Producer: Dixi Stewart.

Choreographer Akram Khan talks to Anne McElvoy about curating a festival at the Lowry, the relationship between dance and visual art and his interest in flamenco. Professor Diane Purkiss reviews Eileen Atkins performance at the RSC in The Witch of Edmonton. Deanna Petherbridge discusses an exhibition of prints showing witches that she's curated at the British Museum.

Kirsty Young's castaway is the dancer and choreographer Akram Khan.A child of Bengali immigrants, he started learning Indian dance almost as soon as he could walk. Talent-spotted in his teens, he went on to spend two years touring the world with Peter Brook's Mahabharata. A keen collaborator, he's worked with everyone from prima ballerina Sylvie Guillem to disco queen Kylie Minogue. He says he was a shy boy and dance allowed him to communicate properly for the first time: "It was like being allowed to speak - and people taking notice of that and that's another problem because then you want people's attention all the time, so, every dinner party we went to, I said, Mum, are they going to ask me to dance? It became an addiction." Producer: Leanne Buckle.