This is the Past events page.
February 2025
Little Murmur
12 Feb 2025, 6:00 pm Exeter Northcott Theatre, Exeter
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
ROOTS 2025
10 Feb 2025 - 14 Feb 2025 Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham
ROOTS, curated by Aakash Odedra, supports early and mid-career dancers by combining teaching, learning, and performing. Participants engage with top industry figures, Eva Martines (Sadler’s Wells), poet Sabrina Mahfouz, Skinder Hundal (British Council), and Alastair Spalding (Sadler’s Wells). Taught by acclaimed artists like Aakash Odera, Alleyne Dance, and Akram Khan Company, ROOTS also offers networking with peers. For £250, dancers receive five days of industry-led training, insights, and performances tailored to enhance their careers.
January 2025
Little Murmur
10 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2025 The New Victory Theater, New York City
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
November 2024
Little Murmur
13 Nov 2024, 4:30pm Gladstone Primary Academy, Peterborough
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
October 2024
Little Murmur
30 Oct 2024 - 2 Nov 2024 Bristol Old Vic, Bristol
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur
26 Oct 2024 Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur
7 Oct 2024 - 9 Oct 2024 Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
August 2024
Little Murmur
21 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024 Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur
17 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024 Darwin Festival, Darwin
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur
9 Aug 2024 - 10 Aug 2024 Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Songs of the Bulbul
9 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2024 The Lyceum, Edinburgh
Songs of the Bulbul, a new dance work by Aakash Odedra with choreography by Rani Khanam and music by Rushil Ranjan, is inspired by the ancient Sufi myth of a bulbul captured and held in captivity. The bird was bound ever closer and slowly perished through despair, singing more sweetly as its end drew nearer, until it uttered one final, heartbreaking and piercingly beautiful song just before it departed the mortal world. Thus ended the journey of the mythical bird, a tale of beauty born of loss and of freedom found only in the ultimate sacrifice. The beauty of this songbird’s melody serves as a metaphor for the fleeting moments of dance and an artist’s life. Rooted in the expansive music, dance, and poetry traditions of Sufism, this new work by two of the most outstanding Sufi Kathak artists performing in the world today emerges as a sensitive dialogue between the ferocious physicality of Kathak and the spiritual journey of Sufism, a path seeking unity with the Divine.
July 2024
For Schools: Little Murmur
31 Jul 2024 - 5 Aug 2024 Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur
25 Jul 2024 - 4 Aug 2024 Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Samsara
11 Jul 2024 - 12 Jul 2024, 7.30pm Lincoln Center, New York
Aakash Odedra Company and Bagri Foundation invite you to enter the world of Samsara. Journey through the vast cultures of China and India in this physical and spiritual performance. Created and performed by international dance artists Aakash Odedra (UK/India) and Hu Shenyuan (China); they draw upon the diverse disciplines of ballet, Chinese folk, kathak and contemporary dance. Samsara is inspired by the journeys of the many monks believed to have attempted the long pilgrimage between China and India, that led to the classic 16th Century Chinese story Journey to The West. This compelling journey of self-development, strength, fear and love finds new meaning in modern times. Samsara traces a path across lands and through time, exploring the idea that if we let attachments go and allow love or light in, we might find a place of truth and peace. Immerse yourself in the energy and skill of these two extraordinary dancers, and the live music of composer and singer Nicki Wells (UK/Switzerland) in this epic journey of discovery.
April 2024
Mehek: Northern Stage
19 Apr 2024, 7:30pm Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
Mehek is an enchanting exploration of the human heart, its desires, courage, and resilience, masterfully brought to life by the artistry of Aakash Odedra and Aditi Mangaldas, the great South Asian dancers of their respective generations. This captivating performance gives a voice to an unspoken and overlooked love story. Centred around a mature woman and a younger man, the dance delves deep into their intricate characters, challenging norms and redefining the very essence of love.
Mehek: The Lowry
16 Apr 2024, 7:30pm The Lowry, Salford
Mehek is an enchanting exploration of the human heart, its desires, courage, and resilience, masterfully brought to life by the artistry of Aakash Odedra and Aditi Mangaldas, the great South Asian dancers of their respective generations. This captivating performance gives a voice to an unspoken and overlooked love story. Centred around a mature woman and a younger man, the dance delves deep into their intricate characters, challenging norms and redefining the very essence of love.
Mehek: Sadler’s Wells
12 Apr 2024 - 13 Apr 2024, 7:30pm Sadler's Wells, London
Mehek is an enchanting exploration of the human heart, its desires, courage, and resilience, masterfully brought to life by the artistry of Aakash Odedra and Aditi Mangaldas, the great South Asian dancers of their respective generations. This captivating performance gives a voice to an unspoken and overlooked love story. Centred around a mature woman and a younger man, the dance delves deep into their intricate characters, challenging norms and redefining the very essence of love.
Mehek Live: From Stories to Stage
12 Apr 2024, 1.30pm The Dorfman Room, Sadler's Wells, London
The Mehek Live Symposium is a way for the artists to share the learnings and experiences garnered throughout this deeply collaborative journey and an opportunity to showcase other examples of artistic excellence that embody the power of community collaboration in creating art that speaks to the heart. This 90-minute symposium will involve: 1. Discussions on the process of integrating community voices into professional art-making. 2. Showcases of similar projects that successfully blend artistic vision with community collaboration. 3. Interactive sessions with artists, community members, and thought leaders in the field. 4. Strategies for creating art that resonates across generations and strengthens community bonds.
Mehek: Birmingham Hippodrome
9 Apr 2024, 8:00pm Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham
Mehek is an enchanting exploration of the human heart, its desires, courage, and resilience, masterfully brought to life by the artistry of Aakash Odedra and Aditi Mangaldas, the great South Asian dancers of their respective generations. This captivating performance gives a voice to an unspoken and overlooked love story. Centred around a mature woman and a younger man, the dance delves deep into their intricate characters, challenging norms and redefining the very essence of love.
Kathak Workshop with Gaurav Bhatti
6 Apr 2024, 11.00am-12.30pm Aakash Odedra Company studios, Leicester
Dive into the captivating world of Kathak with Gaurav as your expert guide. Discover the intricate techniques and movement vocabulary that define this traditional dance form. From rhythmic patterns and intricate footwork to expressive gestures and the art of spiraling, Gaurav will lead you through a journey of exploration and mastery. Join us as we uncover the beauty and grace of Kathak, immersing ourselves in its rich tradition while embracing the creativity of composition and expression.
Mehek: Peepul Centre
4 Apr 2024 - 7 Apr 2024, Various Peepul Centre, Leicester
Mehek is an enchanting exploration of the human heart, its desires, courage, and resilience, masterfully brought to life by the artistry of Aakash Odedra and Aditi Mangaldas, the great South Asian dancers of their respective generations. This captivating performance gives a voice to an unspoken and overlooked love story. Centred around a mature woman and a younger man, the dance delves deep into their intricate characters, challenging norms and redefining the very essence of love.
March 2024
ROOTS: New Work Festival Dance Showcase
16 Mar 2024, 7:00pm Curve Theatre, Leicester
Featuring performances from members of our ROOTS program cohort, the New Work Festival Dance Showcase is set to be an evening celebrating emerging dance talent in the region.
February 2024
ROOTS: Akram Khan Company Workshop
17 Feb 2024 - 18 Feb 2024, Various The Place, London
Unearth a combination of elements to explore stillness, energy transition and body transformation through improvisation in this workshop from Akram Khan Company. The workshop will start with a practice combining elements of Tai Chi, Chinese folk dance, floor work and vocal guidance. The articulation of these qualities will lead into learning excerpts from Akram Khan Company repertoire piece ‘Until the Lions’.
Mehek: The Arts Center, NYUAD
7 Feb 2024 - 8 Feb 2024, 7:30pm The Arts Center, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Mehek is an enchanting exploration of the human heart, its desires, courage, and resilience, masterfully brought to life by the artistry of Aakash Odedra and Aditi Mangaldas, the great South Asian dancers of their respective generations. This captivating performance gives a voice to an unspoken and overlooked love story. Centred around a mature woman and a younger man, the dance delves deep into their intricate characters, challenging norms and redefining the very essence of love.
Little Murmur: Hakawy International Arts Festival for Children, Egypt
2 Feb 2024 - 5 Feb 2024 Hakawy International Arts Festival for Children, Egypt
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
January 2024
ROOTS: Alleyne Dance Workshop
20 Jan 2024 - 21 Jan 2024, Various Curve Theatre, Leicester
Play with the art of intention and honesty of movement through strength, complexity and technical artistry. This intensive workshop from Alleyne Dance will consist of company class, learning repertoire and a creative session. This will be a physically demanding program involving complex and technical vocabulary, where participants will develop their performance skills, stamina and creative language.
November 2023
ROOTS: Hofesh Shechter Company Workshop
25 Nov 2023 - 26 Nov 2023, Various Patrick Studio, Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham
Hot House Dance with Hofesh Shechter Company. Discover and learn about the Hofesh Shechter Company’s distinctive movement style. The sessions will include a warm up exploring Hofesh's fundamental movement principles, as well as learning repertoire and imagery from his work. Both sessions will end with a Q&A for you to delve deeper into the diverse company's history, art form and style.
Little Murmur: Dance City
19 Nov 2023, Various Dance City, Newcastle
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur: The Hullabaloo
18 Nov 2023, Various The Hullabaloo, Darlington
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur: South West Rural Tour
11 Nov 2023, 2:00pm Front Room, Weston-Super-Mare
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur: South West Rural Tour
9 Nov 2023, 2:00pm Broadmayne Village Hall, Dorset
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur: South West Rural Tour
7 Nov 2023, 7.30pm Strike a Light, Gloucestershire
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur: South West Rural Tour
4 Nov 2023, 3:00pm Stockland Victory Hall, Devon
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Samsara: Zhuhai
4 Nov 2023, 7:30pm Zhuhai, Grand Theatre, Zhuhai, China
Aakash Odedra Company and Bagri Foundation invite you to enter the world of Samsara. Journey through the vast cultures of China and India in this physical and spiritual performance. Created and performed by international dance artists Aakash Odedra (UK/India) and Hu Shenyuan (China); they draw upon the diverse disciplines of ballet, Chinese folk, kathak and contemporary dance. Samsara is inspired by the journeys of the many monks believed to have attempted the long pilgrimage between China and India, that led to the classic 16th Century Chinese story Journey to The West. This compelling journey of self-development, strength, fear and love finds new meaning in modern times. Samsara traces a path across lands and through time, exploring the idea that if we let attachments go and allow love or light in, we might find a place of truth and peace. Immerse yourself in the energy and skill of these two extraordinary dancers, and the live music of composer and singer Nicki Wells (UK/Switzerland) in this epic journey of discovery.
Little Murmur: South West Rural Tour
3 Nov 2023 Chulmleigh College, Devon
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Samsara: Guangzhou
1 Nov 2023 - 2 Nov 2023 Guangzhou Grand Theater , Guangzhou, China
Aakash Odedra Company and Bagri Foundation invite you to enter the world of Samsara. Journey through the vast cultures of China and India in this physical and spiritual performance. Created and performed by international dance artists Aakash Odedra (UK/India) and Hu Shenyuan (China); they draw upon the diverse disciplines of ballet, Chinese folk, kathak and contemporary dance. Samsara is inspired by the journeys of the many monks believed to have attempted the long pilgrimage between China and India, that led to the classic 16th Century Chinese story Journey to The West. This compelling journey of self-development, strength, fear and love finds new meaning in modern times. Samsara traces a path across lands and through time, exploring the idea that if we let attachments go and allow love or light in, we might find a place of truth and peace. Immerse yourself in the energy and skill of these two extraordinary dancers, and the live music of composer and singer Nicki Wells (UK/Switzerland) in this epic journey of discovery.
October 2023
Samsara: Shenzhen
28 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2023, Various Shenzhen Guangming Theatre, Shenzhen, China
Aakash Odedra Company and Bagri Foundation invite you to enter the world of Samsara. Journey through the vast cultures of China and India in this physical and spiritual performance. Created and performed by international dance artists Aakash Odedra (UK/India) and Hu Shenyuan (China); they draw upon the diverse disciplines of ballet, Chinese folk, kathak and contemporary dance. Samsara is inspired by the journeys of the many monks believed to have attempted the long pilgrimage between China and India, that led to the classic 16th Century Chinese story Journey to The West. This compelling journey of self-development, strength, fear and love finds new meaning in modern times. Samsara traces a path across lands and through time, exploring the idea that if we let attachments go and allow love or light in, we might find a place of truth and peace. Immerse yourself in the energy and skill of these two extraordinary dancers, and the live music of composer and singer Nicki Wells (UK/Switzerland) in this epic journey of discovery.
ROOTS: Aakash Odedra Company Workshop
28 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2023, Various Curve Theatre, Leicester
Connect to your authentic moving self and explore your edges through a somatic experience in a workshop with Aakash Odedra Company. In this workshop we will explore ways to align our mind with our perceptions in order to be present in our somatic experience of reality through tools that space from improvisational structures as well as set movement patterns. Participants will be encouraged to establish an attitude towards mental and physical training that germinates from a place of acceptance, listening and curiosity.
Samsara: Shanghai
21 Oct 2023 - 22 Oct 2023, Various Grand Theater, Shanghai International Dance Center, Shanghai, China
Aakash Odedra Company and Bagri Foundation invite you to enter the world of Samsara. Journey through the vast cultures of China and India in this physical and spiritual performance. Created and performed by international dance artists Aakash Odedra (UK/India) and Hu Shenyuan (China); they draw upon the diverse disciplines of ballet, Chinese folk, kathak and contemporary dance. Samsara is inspired by the journeys of the many monks believed to have attempted the long pilgrimage between China and India, that led to the classic 16th Century Chinese story Journey to The West. This compelling journey of self-development, strength, fear and love finds new meaning in modern times. Samsara traces a path across lands and through time, exploring the idea that if we let attachments go and allow love or light in, we might find a place of truth and peace. Immerse yourself in the energy and skill of these two extraordinary dancers, and the live music of composer and singer Nicki Wells (UK/Switzerland) in this epic journey of discovery.
Little Murmur: Baboró International Arts Festival for Children
17 Oct 2023 - 19 Oct 2023, Various Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, Ireland
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Echoes & Constellation: New Delhi
7 Oct 2023, 7:00pm Sunder Nursery, New Dehli, India
Aakash Odedra brings his solo's Echoes & Constellation to New Delhi. The award-winning dancer and choreographer is known for the adventurous way in which he manages to bring his classical Indian dance qualities with a mercury lightness. Echoes sees Aakash dive into the depths of classical Indian dance, reconnecting with his ancestors and channelling their passion through his virtuoso performance whilst Constellation conjures a celestial realm where classical and contemporary dance collide beneath a canopy of twinkling light bulbs.
September 2023
ROOTS: Russell Maliphant & Dana Fouras Workshop
2 Sep 2023 - 3 Sep 2023, Various Russell Maliphant Studios, London
Embark on a journey in this workshop with renowned choreographer Russell Maliphant and Dana Fouras as you explore approaches to connection, flow and momentum, for healthy sustainable and dynamic movement. Dana Fouras will join Russell in this workshop to connect and augment the creative environment with her wide ranging collection of musical energies. With the intention of increasing kinaesthetic awareness & acuity, building strength and expanding movement possibilities on all levels whilst releasing holding patterns - this workshop will use movement exercises and improvisational tasks to explore effects upon movement articulation, range and sequencing, both through the body and through space to expand individual movement patterns and group connection.
July 2023
Triple Bill: Florence Dance Festival
11 Jul 2023, 21:30 Florence Dance Festival, Florence
A spellbinding dance performance that seamlessly weaves past and future together in a trio of mesmerising solos, choreographed by acclaimed artists Aditi Mangaldas, Russell Maliphant and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and danced by Aakash Odedra: multi-award winner and one of the finest dancers of his generation.
May 2023
Little Murmur: Brighton Festival
13 May 2023 - 14 May 2023 Brighton Festival, Brighton
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur: Curve
9 May 2023 - 10 May 2023 Curve, Leicester
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur: The Lowry
7 May 2023, 13:00 & 15:30 The Lowry Theatre, Salford
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
April 2023
Little Murmur: Chats Palace
14 Apr 2023 - 15 Apr 2023 Chats Palace, London
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Samsara: La Comete
6 Apr 2023 - 7 Apr 2023, 20:30 La Comete, Châlons-en-Champagne, France
Aakash Odedra Company and Bagri Foundation invite you to enter the world of Samsara. Journey through the vast cultures of China and India in this physical and spiritual performance. Created and performed by international dance artists Aakash Odedra (UK/India) and Hu Shenyuan (China); they draw upon the diverse disciplines of ballet, Chinese folk, kathak and contemporary dance. Samsara is inspired by the journeys of the many monks believed to have attempted the long pilgrimage between China and India, that led to the classic 16th Century Chinese story Journey to The West. This compelling journey of self-development, strength, fear and love finds new meaning in modern times. Samsara traces a path across lands and through time, exploring the idea that if we let attachments go and allow love or light in, we might find a place of truth and peace. Immerse yourself in the energy and skill of these two extraordinary dancers, and the live music of composer and singer Nicki Wells (UK/Switzerland) in this epic journey of discovery.
March 2023
Samsara: Vancouver International Dance Festival
22 Mar 2023 - 25 Mar 2023 Vancouver Playhouse, Vancouver
Aakash Odedra Company and Bagri Foundation invite you to enter the world of Samsara. Journey through the vast cultures of China and India in this physical and spiritual performance. Created and performed by international dance artists Aakash Odedra (UK/India) and Hu Shenyuan (China); they draw upon the diverse disciplines of ballet, Chinese folk, kathak and contemporary dance. Samsara is inspired by the journeys of the many monks believed to have attempted the long pilgrimage between China and India, that led to the classic 16th Century Chinese story Journey to The West. This compelling journey of self-development, strength, fear and love finds new meaning in modern times. Samsara traces a path across lands and through time, exploring the idea that if we let attachments go and allow love or light in, we might find a place of truth and peace. Immerse yourself in the energy and skill of these two extraordinary dancers, and the live music of composer and singer Nicki Wells (UK/Switzerland) in this epic journey of discovery.
Little Murmur: Teatro Politeama Pratese
19 Mar 2023, 18:00 Teatro Politeama Pratese, Italy
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur: Lavanderia a Vapore
18 Mar 2023, 16:00 Lavanderia a Vapore, Italy
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur: Outer Hebrides
8 Mar 2023, 19:00 Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum & Arts Centre, Scotland
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur: Belfast Children’s Festival
4 Mar 2023 - 5 Mar 2023 Belfast Children's Festival, Belfast
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
February 2023
Little Murmur: DanceEast
24 Feb 2023, 13:30 & 19:00 DanceEast, Ipswich
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur: Bristol Old Vic
16 Feb 2023 - 18 Feb 2023, 12:00 Bristol Old Vic, Bristol
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur
Little Murmur: Wigston College
14 Feb 2023, 16:00 Wigston College, Leicester
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
January 2023
Masterclass with Luke Hodkinson
11 Jan 2023, 19:15 Aakash Odedra Company, Leicester
Luke Hodkinson is a new and exciting talent in the Contemporary and Commercial dance industry. This workshop will focus on Commercial style and gives opportunity for everyone to home their skills and discover new techniques to use in a Commercial environment.
Masterclass with Xiang Xu
10 Jan 2023, 18:45 Aakash Odedra Company, Leicester
Xiang Xu is an associate professor at Temple University in Pennsylvania and is here to deliver an exciting masterclass teaching his own style, SinoContemporary. In this class emphasis is placed on the ability to adopt Chinese bodily aesthetics: three bodily curves, center of gravity moving close to the ground, and internal energy—Qi. You will learn how to use internal breath to control physicality and expand your movement capabilities, which will aid your artistic growth as performers and your knowledge of the Chinese traditional bodily cultures behind these movements.
November 2022
Little Murmur: Dance Reading Festival
19 Nov 2022, 11:30 & 14:00 South Street, Reading
Little Murmur is a dance theatre show for everyone age 7+, families and schools, that features groundbreaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash Odedra found school very challenging: he spelt his name wrongly until he was 21 and it wasn’t until he “found the missing ‘A’” that he felt he belonged. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his mode of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. Based on Aakash’s hugely moving show Murmur 2.0, this stunning visual treat is an honest and heart felt conversation about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia, facing challenges and overcoming the odds. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
October 2022
Samsara: Birmingham Hippodrome
23 Oct 2022, 8:00pm Birmingham Hippodrome
Aakash Odedra Company and Bagri Foundation invite you to enter the world of Samsara. Journey through the vast cultures of China and India in this physical and spiritual performance. Created and performed by international dance artists Aakash Odedra (UK/India) and Hu Shenyuan (China); they draw upon the diverse disciplines of ballet, Chinese folk, kathak and contemporary dance. Samsara is inspired by the journeys of the many monks believed to have attempted the long pilgrimage between China and India, that led to the classic 16th Century Chinese story Journey to The West. This compelling journey of self-development, strength, fear and love finds new meaning in modern times. Samsara traces a path across lands and through time, exploring the idea that if we let attachments go and allow love or light in, we might find a place of truth and peace. Immerse yourself in the energy and skill of these two extraordinary dancers, and the live music of composer and singer Nicki Wells (UK/Switzerland) in this epic journey of discovery.
Samsara: Sadler’s Wells
17 Oct 2022 - 18 Oct 2022, 7:30pm Sadler's Wells, London
Aakash Odedra Company and Bagri Foundation invite you to enter the world of Samsara. Journey through the vast cultures of China and India in this physical and spiritual performance. Created and performed by international dance artists Aakash Odedra (UK/India) and Hu Shenyuan (China); they draw upon the diverse disciplines of ballet, Chinese folk, kathak and contemporary dance. Samsara is inspired by the journeys of the many monks believed to have attempted the long pilgrimage between China and India, that led to the classic 16th Century Chinese story Journey to The West. This compelling journey of self-development, strength, fear and love finds new meaning in modern times. Samsara traces a path across lands and through time, exploring the idea that if we let attachments go and allow love or light in, we might find a place of truth and peace. Immerse yourself in the energy and skill of these two extraordinary dancers, and the live music of composer and singer Nicki Wells (UK/Switzerland) in this epic journey of discovery.
Samsara: Northern Stage
14 Oct 2022, 7:00pm Northern Stage, Newcastle upon tyne
Aakash Odedra Company and Bagri Foundation invite you to enter the world of Samsara. Journey through the vast cultures of China and India in this physical and spiritual performance. Created and performed by international dance artists Aakash Odedra (UK/India) and Hu Shenyuan (China); they draw upon the diverse disciplines of ballet, Chinese folk, kathak and contemporary dance. Samsara is inspired by the journeys of the many monks believed to have attempted the long pilgrimage between China and India, that led to the classic 16th Century Chinese story Journey to The West. This compelling journey of self-development, strength, fear and love finds new meaning in modern times. Samsara traces a path across lands and through time, exploring the idea that if we let attachments go and allow love or light in, we might find a place of truth and peace. Immerse yourself in the energy and skill of these two extraordinary dancers, and the live music of composer and singer Nicki Wells (UK/Switzerland) in this epic journey of discovery. Booking opens 6 June.
Samsara: The Lowry
9 Oct 2022, 8:00pm The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
Aakash Odedra Company and Bagri Foundation invite you to enter the world of Samsara. Journey through the vast cultures of China and India in this physical and spiritual performance. Created and performed by international dance artists Aakash Odedra (UK/India) and Hu Shenyuan (China); they draw upon the diverse disciplines of ballet, Chinese folk, kathak and contemporary dance. Samsara is inspired by the journeys of the many monks believed to have attempted the long pilgrimage between China and India, that led to the classic 16th Century Chinese story Journey to The West. This compelling journey of self-development, strength, fear and love finds new meaning in modern times. Samsara traces a path across lands and through time, exploring the idea that if we let attachments go and allow love or light in, we might find a place of truth and peace. Immerse yourself in the energy and skill of these two extraordinary dancers, and the live music of composer and singer Nicki Wells (UK/Switzerland) in this epic journey of discovery.
Shiamak Masterclasses
7 Oct 2022, 18:00 Abbey Mead Primary Academy, Leicester
Shiamak Davar’s visits to the UK are rare, making these masterclasses a real opportunity for you to dance with the master himself and enjoy the chance to speak to Shiamak in person. The classes are split between kids and preteens then teens and adults. Each class will challenge you to explore your limits and learn from the Guru of contemporary dance in India.
Samsara: Curve Theatre
1 Oct 2022, 7:30pm Curve, Leicester
Aakash Odedra Company and Bagri Foundation invite you to enter the world of Samsara. Journey through the vast cultures of China and India in this physical and spiritual performance. Created and performed by international dance artists Aakash Odedra (UK/India) and Hu Shenyuan (China); they draw upon the diverse disciplines of ballet, Chinese folk, kathak and contemporary dance. Samsara is inspired by the journeys of the many monks believed to have attempted the long pilgrimage between China and India, that led to the classic 16th Century Chinese story Journey to The West. This compelling journey of self-development, strength, fear and love finds new meaning in modern times. Samsara traces a path across lands and through time, exploring the idea that if we let attachments go and allow love or light in, we might find a place of truth and peace. Immerse yourself in the energy and skill of these two extraordinary dancers, and the live music of composer and singer Nicki Wells (UK/Switzerland) in this epic journey of discovery.
September 2022
Shiamak Winter Funk
5 Sep 2022 - 2 Oct 2022 Coventry, Oadby, Solihull, & Belgrave
We are back in the studio again doing what we do best – dancing to your favourite songs, learning new routines, building your confidence and improving your dance technique all while spreading the joy of dance across the Midlands. This term we have classes in Belgrave, Oadby, Coventry and Solihull teaching Shiamak’s trademark dance styles including Indo Jazz and Bollywood Jazz with Shiamak’s specially trained dance instructors. And to finish off the term, we have our Winter Funk showcase in Leicester on Saturday 3rd December! More info will be released about this showcase at a later date.
August 2022
Samsara: Edinburgh International Festival
18 Aug 2022 - 20 Aug 2022 Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, Samsara is a spellbinding piece for two dancers that traces the steps we take, both forward and backward, in search of our higher selves. UK/Indian dancer Aakash Odedra and Chinese dancer Hu Shenyuan draw on the dance traditions of their respective countries to explore the notion of samsara: the wheel of life, of birth, existence and re-birth. Drawing on thinking and imagery at the heart of Buddhist philosophy, Samsara’s mythological storytelling merges with personal experience from two globally opposite perspectives, in a seductive, astonishing journey of twin movement.
June 2022
Little Murmur: Festival Danza Estate
25 Jun 2022, 10:30am & 4pm Cineteatro Oratorio Boccaleone, Bergamo
Jump into a world where words and letters take flight with Aakash Odedra Company’s Little Murmur. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash found school very challenging. Defined by his learning difficulties, not his abilities, dance became his means of expression. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour, Little Murmur explores the the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you can struggle to process.
May 2022
Triple Bill: The Hague
19 May 2022, 8:30pm Korzo Theatre, The Hague
Aakash Odedra comes over from the UK to celebrate the opening of the India Dance Festival with a solo program. The award-winning dancer and choreographer is known for the adventurous way in which he manages to bring his classical Indian dance qualities with a mercury lightness. It has already taken him to more than 40 countries to exhibit his art. Tonight, Aakash dances three impressive solos, and each work explores different aesthetics using Aakash’s traditional background in kathak and bharatanatyam to create a distinct flavour of contemporary dance. The evening's bill include Echoes, a traditional Kathak solo choreographed by the world-renowned Aditi Mangaldas, and work made for him by the acclaimed choreographers Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Russell Maliphant. Expect a challenging program to get your dancing heart on, in which kathak, bharatanatyam and contemporary influences flow together in a natural way.
Little Murmur: Imaginate Festival
12 May 2022 - 15 May 2022, Various times Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh
Little Murmur is about discovery and overcoming the odds. An honest, funny and heartfelt journey about the trials and tribulations of living with dyslexia and seeing things differently. Combining visual design and technology with dance and humour Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. This captivating performances uses wit, lighting, movement and illustration - a stunning visual treat! Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur.
Little Murmur: Watermans
8 May 2022, 2pm & 4pm Watermans, London
Based on the true story of one child’s struggle with letters and words, Little Murmur is about facing challenges and overcoming the odds. An honest and funny tale about the trials and tribulations of seeing things differently, Little Murmur explores the exaggerated realities of living in a world you can struggle to process. Jump into a world of dance, technology and illustration to see this heartfelt journey take flight. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur. A stunning visual treat for everyone aged 7+. It’s time to be mesmerised.
March 2022
Little Murmur: Quarter House
6 Mar 2022 Quarter House, Folkestone
Based on the true story of one child's struggle with letters and words. Little Murmur is about facing challenges and overcoming the odds. An honest and funny tale about the trials and tribulations of seeing things differently. Jump into a world of dance, technology and illustration to see this heartfelt journey take flight. Little Murmur explores the exaggerated realities of living in a world you can struggle to process. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur. A stunning visual treat for everyone aged 7+. It's time to be mesmerised.
Little Murmur: The Gulbenkian
5 Mar 2022 The Gulbenkian, Kent
Based on the true story of one child's struggle with letters and words. Little Murmur is about facing challenges and overcoming the odds. An honest and funny tale about the trials and tribulations of seeing things differently. Jump into a world of dance, technology and illustration to see this heartfelt journey take flight. Little Murmur explores the exaggerated realities of living in a world you can struggle to process. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur. A stunning visual treat for everyone aged 7+. It's time to be mesmerised.
February 2022
Little Murmur: The Egg
26 Feb 2022 - 27 Feb 2022 The Egg, Bath
Based on the true story of one child's struggle with letters and words. Little Murmur is about facing challenges and overcoming the odds. An honest and funny tale about the trials and tribulations of seeing things differently. Jump into a world of dance, technology and illustration to see this heartfelt journey take flight. Little Murmur explores the exaggerated realities of living in a world you can struggle to process. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur. A stunning visual treat for everyone aged 7+. It's time to be mesmerised.
Little Murmur: Unity Theatre
24 Feb 2022 Unity Theatre, Liverpool
Based on the true story of one child's struggle with letters and words. Little Murmur is about facing challenges and overcoming the odds. An honest and funny tale about the trials and tribulations of seeing things differently. Jump into a world of dance, technology and illustration to see this heartfelt journey take flight. Little Murmur explores the exaggerated realities of living in a world you can struggle to process. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur. A stunning visual treat for everyone aged 7+. It's time to be mesmerised.
Little Murmur: Derby Theatre
22 Feb 2022 Derby Theatre, Derby
Based on the true story of one child's struggle with letters and words. Little Murmur is about facing challenges and overcoming the odds. An honest and funny tale about the trials and tribulations of seeing things differently. Jump into a world of dance, technology and illustration to see this heartfelt journey take flight. Little Murmur explores the exaggerated realities of living in a world you can struggle to process. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur. A stunning visual treat for everyone aged 7+. It's time to be mesmerised.
Little Murmur: MAC Birmingham
20 Feb 2022 Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham
Based on the true story of one child's struggle with letters and words. Little Murmur is about facing challenges and overcoming the odds. An honest and funny tale about the trials and tribulations of seeing things differently. Jump into a world of dance, technology and illustration to see this heartfelt journey take flight. Little Murmur explores the exaggerated realities of living in a world you can struggle to process. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur. A stunning visual treat for everyone aged 7+. It's time to be mesmerised.
Little Murmur: Hat Factory Arts Centre
18 Feb 2022 Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Based on the true story of one child's struggle with letters and words. Little Murmur is about facing challenges and overcoming the odds. An honest and funny tale about the trials and tribulations of seeing things differently. Jump into a world of dance, technology and illustration to see this heartfelt journey take flight. Little Murmur explores the exaggerated realities of living in a world you can struggle to process. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur. A stunning visual treat for everyone aged 7+. It's time to be mesmerised.
Little Murmur: Southbank Centre
17 Feb 2022 Southbank Centre, London
Based on the true story of one child's struggle with letters and words. Little Murmur is about facing challenges and overcoming the odds. An honest and funny tale about the trials and tribulations of seeing things differently. Jump into a world of dance, technology and illustration to see this heartfelt journey take flight. Little Murmur explores the exaggerated realities of living in a world you can struggle to process. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur. A stunning visual treat for everyone aged 7+. It's time to be mesmerised. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur. A stunning visual treat for everyone aged 7+. It's time to be mesmerised.
Little Murmur: Arts Depot
16 Feb 2022 Arts Depot, London
Based on the true story of one child's struggle with letters and words. Little Murmur is about facing challenges and overcoming the odds. An honest and funny tale about the trials and tribulations of seeing things differently. Jump into a world of dance, technology and illustration to see this heartfelt journey take flight. Little Murmur explores the exaggerated realities of living in a world you can struggle to process. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur. A stunning visual treat for everyone aged 7+. It's time to be mesmerised.
Little Murmur: Belgrave Library
12 Feb 2022 Belgrave Library, Leicester
Based on the true story of one child's struggle with letters and words. Little Murmur is about facing challenges and overcoming the odds. An honest and funny tale about the trials and tribulations of seeing things differently. Jump into a world of dance, technology and illustration to see this heartfelt journey take flight. Little Murmur explores the exaggerated realities of living in a world you can struggle to process. Watch bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, a little murmur. A stunning visual treat for everyone aged 7+. It's time to be mesmerised.
November 2021
SHIAMAK Midlands Winter Funk Showcase
21 Nov 2021, 6pm Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry
Shiamak Midlands’ Winter Funk brings 200 dancers of all ages and abilities to the stage in this evening of Bollywood dance. On a journey from Bolly Hop and Bolly Sass to Shiamak Davar’s own style of contemporary dance; experience the high energy and emotion of this vibrant dance style through your favourite Bollywood hits.
Rising: Watermans, Brentford
19 Nov 2021, 8pm Watermans, Brentford
Rising is the solo show that launched the extraordinary performer and choreographer, Aakash Odedra, onto the dance scene ten years ago. On 19 November, experience the intensity of Rising at Watermans; an evening of four distinct solos with choreography from acclaimed artists Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Akram Khan, Russell Maliphant, and Aakash himself. Ten years and 200 performances later Aakash brings Rising to life with the same mesmerizing agility he’s renowned for and a maturity gained from a decade of developing his craft.
Rising: Birmingham Hippodrome
17 Nov 2021 Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham
Rising is the solo show that launched the extraordinary performer and choreographer, Aakash Odedra, onto the dance scene ten years ago. On 17 November, experience the intensity of Rising at Birmingham Hippodrome; an evening of four distinct solos with choreography from acclaimed artists Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Akram Khan, Russell Maliphant, and Aakash himself. Ten years and 200 performances later Aakash brings Rising to life with the same mesmerizing agility he’s renowned for and a maturity gained from a decade of developing his craft.
SHIAMAK London Winter Funk Showcase
13 Nov 2021, 6pm Harrow Arts Centre, London
Shiamak London's Winter Funk brings 200 dancers of all ages and abilities to the stage in this evening of Bollywood dance. On a journey from Bolly Hop and Bolly Sass to Shiamak Davar’s own style of contemporary dance; experience the high energy and emotion of this vibrant dance style through your favourite Bollywood hits.
October 2021
Dance and Health Free Taster Sessions
28 Oct 2021 - 9 Dec 2021, 10:30am-12pm Aakash Odedra Company Studios, 32 Belgrave Road, Leicester
Join us for a series of free drop-in classes on dance and health. Take part in a 1 hour dance class with one of our Shiamak teachers, and then join an informal discussion with a health professional on a range of topics including heart health, diabetes and lung health. To find out more or register your interest, please email education@aakashodedra.com
Diwali Open Day
24 Oct 2021, 5:30-8:30pm Aakash Odedra Company Studios, 32 Belgrave Road, Leicester
Come and join us between 5:30-8:30pm this Sunday for drop in dance workshops and demonstrations from the SHIAMAK UK team throughout the evening to celebrate Diwali. Come and join us for some fun and grab a free tote bag full of goodies! The open day is free, just turn up at any time between 5:30-8:30pm and join us for a celebration.
Masterclass with Aditi Mangaldas
18 Oct 2021, 6pm Aakash Odedra Company Studios, First Floor 32 Belgrave Road, Leicester LE4 5AS, Leicester
A one-off masterclass with internationally renowned dance luminary Aditi Mangaldas. This two hour session is aimed at professional and pre-professional level dance artists and offers a rare opportunity to learn from this master of South Asian dance. Join Aditi in our studio in Belgrave, Leicester UK.
SHIAMAK Midlands Garba workshop, 16 Oct
16 Oct 2021, 7-8:30pm Aakash Odedra Company Studios, Belgrave, Leicester
Come and join Elisha and Jayna on Sat 16 Oct 2021 in our Aakash Odedra Company Studios for a traditional Garba dance class to celebrate Navratri! Bring your own dandiya with you and come dressed to impress in traditional attire.
SHIAMAK London Garba workshop
9 Oct 2021, 7:30-9pm Harrow Arts Centre, London
Join Supriya and Yashni on Sat 9 Oct 2021 at Harrow Arts Centre in London for a traditional Garba dance class to celebrate Navratri! Bring your own dandiya with you and come dressed to impress in traditional attire.
SHIAMAK Midlands Garba workshop, 9 Oct
9 Oct 2021, 7-8:30pm Aakash Odedra Company Studios, Belgrave, Leicester
Come and join Elisha and Jayna on Sat 9 Oct 2021 in our Aakash Odedra Company Studios for a traditional Garba dance class to celebrate Navratri! Bring your own dandiya with you and come dressed to impress in traditional attire.
Aakash Odedra 2 National
6 Oct 2021 - 1 Dec 2021 Online
Aakash Odedra 2 National is the new online programme of pre-professional dance classes for University students and recent graduates. Participants will be invited via their University and will have the opportunity to build relationships with the company, the individual artists leading the programme, and develop their creative practice by learning a variety of contemporary and South Asian dance techniques. If you are interested in joining this programme, please email education@aakashodedra.com
Aakash Odedra 2 Local
4 Oct 2021 - 13 Dec 2021, 6-8pm Aakash Odedra Company Studios, Belgrave, Leicester
Aakash Odedra 2 Local is the new programme of dance classes offered to dancers at a pre-professional level aged 16+. On Monday evenings from October to December 2021, AO2 Local will give dancers in Leicester and the surrounding areas the opportunity to learn and study contemporary and South Asian dance techniques with internationally renowned artists from the field of dance.
Aakash Odedra Company: Footprints in Time
1 Oct 2021 - 10 Nov 2021, 9am - 5pm Atrium Space, Leicester Gallery, Vijay Patel Building, De Montfort University, Leicester
For over 10 years, Leicester based Aakash Odedra Company has created award winning dance performances for the international stage. Using the voice of the British-Asian experience Aakash Odedra Company tell new stories about modern life. This exhibition celebrates the boundary pushing dance works created and influenced by Artistic Director Aakash Odedra and the company he and producer Anand Bhatt founded in 2011.
September 2021
Over 55s Bollywood Workout
28 Sep 2021 - 16 Nov 2021, 4-5pm St Paul's Church, Oadby
Join Swapnil between 4-5pm every Tuesday in Oadby for our over 55’s Bollywood workout classes. Keep fit in a fun and creative way with Shiamak Midlands this autumn.
August 2021
SHIAMAK Winter Funk Bollywood Dance Classes
29 Aug 2021 - 19 Nov 2021 Leicester, Oadby, Solihull, Coventry, Milton Keynes, Croydon, Ilford, Harrow and online
We are back in the dance studio in London and the Midlands this term for face-to-face dance classes, and back online on Saturdays for Zoom dance classes. Join this 11 week term to improve your health, make friends, develop your dance technique and confidence as you work towards performing in the Winter Funk Showcase. Term has already started but you can still join in and only pay for the remaining classes in the term.
July 2021
Shiamak Summer Funk Showcase
17 Jul 2021 Zoom
Celebrate 10 years of Summer Funk for Shiamak Davar International; our students' creations will be filmed and screened at this online showcase.
Rising: Lighthouse, Poole
7 Jul 2021, 7:30pm Lighthouse, Poole
Rising is the solo show that launched the extraordinary performer and choreographer, Aakash Odedra, onto the dance scene ten years ago. On 7 July, experience the intensity of Rising at Lighthouse, Poole; an evening of four distinct solos with choreography from acclaimed artists Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Akram Khan, Russell Maliphant, and Aakash himself. Ten years and 200 performances later Aakash brings Rising to life with the same mesmerizing agility he’s renowned for and a maturity gained from a decade of developing his craft.
Rising: Oxford Playhouse
1 Jul 2021, 7:30pm Playhouse, Oxford
Rising is the solo show that launched the extraordinary performer and choreographer, Aakash Odedra, onto the dance scene ten years ago. On 1 July, experience the intensity of Rising at Oxford Playhouse; an evening of four distinct solos with choreography from acclaimed artists Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Akram Khan, Russell Maliphant, and Aakash himself. Ten years and 200 performances later Aakash brings Rising to life with the same mesmerizing agility he’s renowned for and a maturity gained from a decade of developing his craft.
May 2021
Shiamak UK Dance Competition II
29 May 2021, 6pm Online
Following the success of the first ever Shiamak Dance Competition last year, we have brought it back for 2021. The contestants have put in weeks of training and have prepared their dance routines to be judged by international choreographers Shiamak Davar, Aakash Odedra and Marzi Pestonji. Join us at 6pm on Facebook Live to see competition entries from across the UK.
