DIWALI: ILLUMINATION

Event Type
Performance
Event Description

October 12 and 13, 7:30 PM
Harris Theater, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago

Directed by Mandala Founder Pranita Nayar
Choreographed by Nejla Yatkin and ensemble
Indo-jazz score by acclaimed guitarist Fareed Haque

This evening-length work combines contemporary dance, jazz, ballet, and influences from South Asian dance genres to depict the victory of light over darkness, inspired by the mythological gods of fire, water, wind, and earth prevalent in many world cultures. 

Haque and an ensemble of musicians begin the evening with a short performance of South Asian-influenced jazz.

Join us for this extraordinary fusion of
South Asian dance and jazz!

For more info, visit: https://www.mandalaarts.org/

Buy Tickets: https://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/diwali-illumination

Running Time
1 hour, 30 minutes
Dance Styles
Family
Indian
Jazz
Modern / Contemporary
Inclusive/Physically Integrated
Multi-disciplinary

Location

Harris Theater for Music and Dance

205 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 334-2400