Our Red Curtain Repertoire showcases a
method of unique dance theatre and performance, that dares to break away from the conventions of stereotypical expectations from a dance maker, specially one of South Asian
descent.
The drive to reinvent genres and break away from traditional processes of dance performance stems from
- The varied experiences in the entertainment
industry and the experiences gathered from the rich, multicultural
underground jazz/cabaret and club/dance scenes of London.
- The understanding for the need of a
common dialogue between cultures and generations in today's world
and the innate ability to spot similarities and celebrate contrasts
between cultures and genres, resulting in a repertoire that is
forever expansive and genre defying and has the potential to appeal to all.
| | - Ash's varied work experiences prior to creating the company such as
- Being an original cast member of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Bombay Dreams,
- His
training in classical ballet by ex Royal ballet dancers such as the
late David Ashmole and Brenda Last and his subsequent work as ballet
master at Indian Ballet Academy and work in various schools and
orphanages all over India,
- his work as a choreographer and director to London Jazz and Cabaret legend
Holly Penfield for venues such as The Savoy, Cafe Royale and Soho Theatre,
- His subsequent work with Bollywood choreographers such as Saroj Khan and
Farah Khan,
- And last but not least his collaboration with his mentor,
LaVelle Smith Junior, the legendary Emmy Award winning choreographer to Michael
Jackson and Beyonce.
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