Aakash Odedra: Highs and Lows

By Philippa Newis, 13 March 2017

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“there are poignant moments, revealing emotional depth, a citrus wit and creative clarity.”

Reviewed at Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Studio, London on 9 March 2017

Echoes (Aditi Mangaldas)

I Imagine (Aakash Odedra)

Aakash Odedra Company

Aakash Odedra’s Songs of the Bulbul premieres in Edinburgh

Kathy Elgin, 9th August

Based around the Sufi myth of the bulbul, a bird said to sing more sweetly as it approaches death, Odedra's new work brings together North Indian Kathak dance, Sufi myth and Islamic poetry.

****1

English National Ballet School embraces the unconventional

Deborah Weiss, 19th June

English National Ballet School Professional Trainees show great versatility in their final performance of the year, with a highly entertaining mixed programme.

****1

NEBT in Genesis Dance Project: a mixed set of offerings

Graham Watts, 2nd November

A curate's egg of dance.

***11

Manuel Liñan in Amor Amado Amén is mighty, macho and charismatic

Graham Watts, 12th July

An intimate “sharing” about love and desire.

***11

A wonderful night with Thick & Tight

Graham Watts, 17th January

Both poignant and hilarious. Thick & Tight mix dance theatre, mime and lip syncing to create imaginary encounters between women who have never met.

****1

A Child's Christmas Poems and Tiger Eggs

Graham Watts, 3rd November

I was proud to be an honorary Welshman, even if only for a couple of hours.

****1

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Philippa Newis

Philippa Newis has a Masters degree in Dance. She works as a conciliator specialising in industrial relations. She is passionate about increasing participation in dance and has a strong interest in writing about emerging dance artists and choreographers.

Aakash Odedra Company: An evening of highs and lows