Royal Opera House, Mumbai in association with Avid Learning presents Crossroads: An Indo - Spanish Dance Ensemble with Kathak Exponent Aditi Bhagwat and Flamenco Artist Bettina Castaño. Two powerhouse genres of dance and music, two gifted experimental artistes and musicians come together and explore the timeless connection between the two dance forms.

 

The stark similarities between the Indian classical dance form Kathak and Flamenco, a form associated with the gypsies from the South of Spain, echo a shared deep rooted history. The origin of Spanish Flamenco can be traced back to the nomadic gypsies of Rajasthan and one of the three predominant schools of Kathak is the Jaipur Gharana to which Aditi belongs.

 

Accompanying them are Shruti Bhave on Vocals and Violin; Swapnil Bhise on Tabla and Emmanuel Simon on Percussion to create a cross-disciplinary dialogue that transcends cultural boundaries and language barriers making the evening a multi-dimensional melange of arts.

 

Join us for an avant-garde performance that captures the essence of two vivid cultures in an unforgettable evening!