Coming up at Asia Society
Ramli and Sutra Dance Theater—Krishna: Love Re-Invented
Thursday, November 6 at 8:00 pm
Friday, November 7 at 8:00 pm
Asia Society
725 Park Ave. (at 70th St.)
Love Re-Invented
Krishna: Love Re-Invented is a new dance production by Malaysia’s renowned choreographer and dancer Ramli Ibrahim and the Sutra Dance Theater. The production brings the timeless story of the Hindu god Krishna to light, framing Krishna as the ultimate embodiment of love, and focusing on Radha and the Gopi’s passionate and all-consuming love for him. Ibrahim was trained in classical ballet and modern dance but became passionately devoted to the Indian classical dance form of Odissi. He brings an understanding of both traditional Indian and western dance forms. His eight member Sutra Dance Theater company, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is one of the leading creative performing arts institutions in Malaysia. Ibrahim describes this piece as a “dance that is a celebration and liberation of the body, mind, and soul.” Can’t make it to this program? Tune in to AsiaSociety.org/Live on November 6 at 8:00 pm New York time for a free live video webcast.
“This broad-minded and visionary Muslim choreographer has Hindu, Christian and Buddhist dancers in his ensemble…they are Malay, Chinese and Indian. At a time when the world is being torn apart by religious strife, Ramli has proved that art can bring people together as one…Ramli and his Sutra Dance Theater have transcended all barriers of religion, geography and language.”
— Indo American News
