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Sufi:Zen

by Akademi- South Asian Dance UK

theatre, dance

Sufi:Zen is an intimate dance theatre experience that unites the stillness of Zen meditation with the rapturous motion of Sufi Dervishes.

about the production

Evoking a cultural landscape that extends from Persia to Japan, Sufi:Zen exists in a world of contrasts – of ice and fire, entropy and energy, introspection and divine omniscience. Sufi:Zen is choreographed by Gauri Sharma Tripathi with the support of Jonathan Lunn and Mavin Khoo. It uses kathak and western contemporary techniques, set to a score by Shrikanth Sriram. This performance reflects Akademi’s long-standing reputation for presenting modern perspectives on traditional South Asian dance forms in unusual and distinct spaces. Originally designed to be performed at dusk, Sufi:Zen is atmospherically lit by a combination of stage lights and real fire.

about the artist

Akademi's mission is to inspire audiences and change lives by creating and nurturing excellence in classical, contemporary, popular and participatory South Asian dance. Founded in 1979 by the legendary Tara Rajkumar, Akademi has been taking South Asian dance to unexpected places ever since. In that time, we have redefined the parameters of the art form itself. We have inspired audiences, developed artists and changed lives. Our passion burns brighter than ever. We are dynamic and future facing. We connect South Asian dance with the wider contemporary arts sector. We engage with social, political and cultural agendas to achieve real impact.

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stage dimensions

width: 10 metres

height: 6 metres

depth: 10 metres

PA system for CD audio playback
Smoke machine and fan
FOH position for lighting and sound operation
Generator located out of site without noise bleed
Lighting Requirements
1 x AVO pearl/playback desk
24 x ways of dimming
6 x 6 lamp 16amp IWB Par bars - with black cp62 parcans and c frames
4 x 50 degree source 4's on 16amp
4 x B size gobo holders
4 x floor pars short nose
6 x tank traps
6 x black scaff 2.5m
Cable for the above (inc 6 x soca, small 16amp, small data, soca spiders)
Rubber matt
7 sheets of colour
Cable ramp
Possible mains feed

All audiences- all ages

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One performance- £5,000
Inclusion of Red Earth is optional. Fees start from £14,000 for international performance dates.