Shakti Rising: Honoring our Stories at Vanier College Auditorium

Shakti Rising: Honoring our Stories

By Amrita Choudhury | In collaboration with Barbara Diabo | Live music by Pedro Diaz & Aditya Verma

Show on Saturday, November 19, 7pm | Tickets : https://thepointofsale.com/tickets/shaktirising

At Vanier College Auditorium- 865, avenue Sainte-Croix, Montreal- Near Metro du Collège | Parking available on-site

Shakti Rising explores the cultural, political, and spiritual aspects surrounding the life cycles of two women, represented by Mother Earth. This is a unique collaboration between Indian and Indigenous dance and music. Shakti Rising is an intercultural, multi-lingual, and artistic performance that follows the story of these women and their journey in today's world. Ancestral knowledge, profound life experiences, and issues related to marginalized and Indigenous communities are highlighted by five powerful dance pieces.

We begin with "Creation", representing Shakti (the powerful creator/destroyer & recreator) of this universe which symbolizes the strong feminine energy of creation. This piece is followed by "Preservation", a piece symbolizing the story of Skywoman which represents the Indigenous aspect of the dynamic energy of creation and preservation.

"Destruction" is a high-powered dance piece that offers us a portal into the trials and tribulations that marginalized and Indigenous communities face in current times. This is followed by "Recreation", a lyrical movement piece that creates hope, compassion, and a sense of belonging.

The final dance piece, "Gratitude", offers hope to Mother Earth herself and guides us through the path of working together in harmony, leading to a sense of awareness, empathy, and reconciliation. This is a profound journey through Mother Earth, a special collaboration that speaks courageously and powerfully from the heart through feminine strength and wisdom.

Shakti Rising: Honoring our Stories is performed by Amrita Choudhury and Barbara Diabo, with live music by Pedro Diaz & Aditya Verma

Infos : www.amritadancecreations.com/shaktirising