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InvAsian Festival: Vismayaha

Dance Ihayami

Vismayaha is a masterclass in precision. The talented dance troupe performs a repertoire of Kuchipudi and Bharathanatyam dances, as well as fusion pieces performed to Celtic music. The pace is fast and rhythmic as the dancers whirl and beat in their beautiful costumes. But it is the precision of each meaningful hand gesture, facial expression and movement of even just the eyes that gives the dance significance and demonstrates the quality of the performance. Fascinating too are the often religious stories that the dances are based on. Make sure you take a minute to read about their meaning before the performance starts. A spectacular and highly skilled performance.

ClubWEST@ Quincentenary Hall, 10 - 23 Aug, 8.15pm (9.15pm), £9.00 (£7.00), fpp 117

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

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