Dance & Physical Performance
Circus Re-mix
UpSwing
SCOTTISH PREMIERE
Fri 29th 8.30pm
£10 (£8) The Big Top
A big top lies at the heart of Edinburgh's Mela, so what better space for one of the UK's leading aerial companies. Upswing's work draws on diverse cultural references to provide a 'pick'n'mix' of circus and hip-hop talent, created especially for the festival.
Upswing presents a selection of 'sweet treats to infectious beats' that bring a new dimension to the UK circus scene.
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…for a living planet
Bengali Performing Arts
Sat 30th 2.30pm The Big Top Included in Saturday Site Pass
East Renfrewshire based Bengali Performing Arts have created this piece which is dedicated to divine Mother Nature. Amid the curse of inexorable advancement of civilisation, Mother Nature cries out in pain “Give back the forests!" ("Dao Phire Se Aranya"). There is a flagrant longing in humanity to safeguard Her and to return to the blissful old days when mankind was one with Her. This musical production is choreographed
by drawing on a selection of Indian dance forms.
‘Initium’ (where dreams begin)
Akademi South Asian Dance UK
SCOTTISH PREMIERE
Sat 30th 4pm Ocean Kitchen FREE
A South Asian, dance-led contemporary spectacle, Initium blends the lyricism of Kathak into the spirited dynamics of modern dance, circus and folk theatre form Yakshagana. Punctuated by special effects, this vivid and fresh piece emphasises the way dreams can change in an instant, combining elements that clash at first glance, but ultimately work together to create a new reality.
A fantastically innovative piece that will inhabit the huge spaces of Ocean Kitchen!
North Edinburgh Youth Carnival
aka - NEDDz - North Edinburgh Drummers and Dancers
Sat 30th 4.45pm and 5.15pm
Around The Site and Outside Ocean Terminal
Sarbani Ghosh Chatterjee with Gaurab Roy
Sun 31st 5.30pm
The Big Top
Included in Sunday Site Pass
All the way from Kolkata, bringing
the
best
of classical Indian dance
with
a contemporary edge. A romantic
journey through Indian Mythology,
this international performance
is not to be missed.
Redha (Chariot)
Dance Ihayami
Sun 31st 2pm The Big Top
Included in Sunday Site Pass
A beautiful journey through the classical dance forms around India by this renowned Edinburgh based company. Nrtta (pure dance), with its geometry and precision, and Natya (expressive dance) come together in this magical journey, combining original classical and contemporary Indian music, and introducing new and original collaborative ventures with music and musicians from around the world.
Lion Dancing
Hong Lok Lion Dance Troupe
Sun 31st Parades at 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm
Included in Sunday Site Pass
Glasgow Hong Lok Dragon and Lion Dancing Troupe was established in 2001 by Sifu Se Kan Chan to promote Chinese Culture and is led by artists who have worked with some of the world's leading figures in Lion Dancing. They compete in competitions across the world and perform extensively in Scotland. See them performing at various locations throughout the day.
