About the performance

Jimi Hendrix translated sound into vivid hues, words triggered vision for Nikola Tesla and Wassily Kandinsky transformed musical notes into brushstrokes. These are sensory abilities

that these notable people from history carried, and it came to be known as Synesthesia.  

“Lemme dance you a picture” attempts to take inspiration from Synesthesia and show the world of Wassily Kandinsky paintings, through the lens of dance. 

The performance "Lemme dance you a picture" is a research-driven exploration based on the timeless artistry of Synesthete artist Wassily Kandinsky. Our objective is to craft a vibrant experience while examining the impact of his artworks through dance improvisations, guided solely by our intuition, and with a focus on visual-to-dance synesthesia. In other words, we aspire to transform static art into dynamic motion through this experiment..

The Experience

With skilled Kathak dancers and choreographers, we will unveil unique interpretations of Kandinsky's different artworks to demonstrate and explore intuitive movement improvisation. 

To enhance engagement, we incorporate multimedia projections and invite the audience to choose the masterpiece for our dancers. This interactivity ensures an unforgettable and immersive experience for everyone present.

Sugandh Lamba

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & PERFORMER

@suggiyama

Sugandh Lamba is a multidisciplinary artist and an educator based in Mumbai. Her practice encompasses dance, theatre, photography and filmmaking. As an emerging artist, she likes to explore the connections between dance, the body, technology, and audio-visual arts.

Sugandh received her initial training in Kathak at Pt. Birju Maharaj’s Kalashram and later Smt Kumdini Lakhia's Kadamb Centre for Dance. Sugandh is also trained in contemporary techniques such as release and contact improvisation from Gati - Forum for Dance. She is also a graduate in Mass Communication and Journalism and has worked extensively for a decade as a video producer for prestigious media companies like NDTV GoodTimes and HT Mint. 

As Sugandh continues her artistic journey, she aspires to craft performances that encourage experimentation, inviting all to uncover the captivating stories embedded within our bodies.

Ramya Palavajjhala

PERFORMER

@ramya.palavajjhala

Ramya is a Mumbai-based dancer with a strong passion to explore new interpretations of the Kathak form. Her dance journey commenced at the Kadamb School of Dance and Music at an early age. As part of its performing unit, she performed in Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, and Dubai. Ramya holds an expertise in Anthropology, Law, and Social Development, having pursued her education at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her artistic pursuits are intertwined with her commitment to issues of gender, livelihoods and climate change. Guided by guru Vaishali Trivedi, Ramya continues to deepen her understanding of movements and choreography.

Kriti Chordia

PERFORMER

@kriti94

Kriti Chordia, Kathak Artist and Arts Manager bridges the traditional and the modern through her approach to arts. Coming from a multifaceted upbringing , her exposure to spiritual practices and arts since her childhood have given a spiritual landscape to her performances. Having trained at the world renowned Padma Vibhushan Kumudini Lakhia jis Kadamb, she received the best of Kathak training. She has been an active promoter as well as teacher of folk arts. She holds a masters degree in arts management and administration from SDA Bocconi University, Milan.

Currently she is a part of the World Forum for Art and Culture (WFAC) team, responsible for Marketing and Artists Management and is also a Kathak teacher as well as repertory artist at WFAC. Synonymous with her name Kriti, which means artistic creation, she endeavours to take up new creative challenges to expand her horizons of art.

Sneha Masurkar 

PERFORMER

@snehakathak

Sneha Masurkar, disciple of Guru Padma Sharma and Gauri Tripathi, has been pursuing the Indian Classical Dance- Kathak for over 15 years. She is learning various aspects of Kathak- classical, contemporary & Sufi styles and at the same time has completed Graded syllabus successfully securing a High Distinction in Vocational Kathak from Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD UK) .

She has also recently graduated with a Diploma in Choreography under the tutelage of Guru Madhu Nataraj, from the reputable Natya Stem Dance Kampni and JainXU University, Bangalore (2021). Alongside dance, she is also pursuing a BBA in Media and Management from Whistling Woods International, Filmcity -Mumbai.

Sneha is aspiring to become a professional dancer and wants to explore the art in different contexts and is driven by an experimental and feel-oriented approach. She aims to use the grammar of kathak to explore new age themes and ideas and create meaningful and powerful messages. 

Sohini Karanth

PERFORMER

@sohinikaranth

Sohini is a Bangalore based Kathak dancer and choreographer. She has been practising kathak for the past 20 years. Introduced to Kathak by Guru Smt Nivedita Bhattacharya in Lucknow, she later honed her skills under the guidance of Gurus Smt Nirupama Rajendra and Shri TD Rajendra in Bangalore's Abhinava Dance Company. Her remarkable swiftness and agility in Kathak's chakras sets her apart.Her performances have graced prestigious stages across India and abroad. A versatile artist, she holds a degree in Architecture, excels in painting, music, and Yoga, As the founder of Sāttvatī School of Dance, she continues to inspire and innovate, earning accolades including the Nritya Vighnya award and a National Scholarship by CCRT. Sohini's journey is an inspiring tapestry of dedication and artistry.