Dimitri Nassar

Mandala

Sooraj Subramaniam / Maghenta

Sat 30 Jan 20:30

30 Jan

20:30

Interval 22:00

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In many Eastern traditions, a mandala (Sanskrit for ‘circle’) is far more than a decorative pattern. It is a spiritual symbol that embodies stillness, order and attention. In Tibetan Buddhism, monks create complex mandalas from coloured sand, only to erase them once they are complete. Everything revolves around devotion, impermanence and letting go of the outcome.

In the contemporary dance solo Mandala, Sooraj Subramaniam embodies this philosophy. Drawing on his background in classical Indian dance, and with a keen eye for detail and rhythm, he invites the audience into a powerful dance ritual. Within a circle, Subramaniam’s body slowly and deliberately traces refined patterns that grow into an illusion of perfection, before dissolving and beginning anew. His choreography thus balances between structure and surrender, drawing focus to the smallest gesture within an empty universe.

Mandala is a meditative experience: a physical exploration of time, care and the beauty of the finite. What does it mean to create with complete devotion, when everything inevitably vanishes again?

The performance will be followed by a post-show talk with the artist

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Ghent Dance Days

In Ghent

His use of space echoes the smooth balance proffered by great choreographers of the past, and there is an attractive lightness that combines beautifully with the deeply grounded footwork of the dancers.

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Credits

concept, choreography & dance Sooraj Subramaniam  music composition & violin Kumar Raghunathan music editing Sooraj Subramaniam  production Maghenta with the support of Stad Gent

Past touring dates

IN THE PRESS

"Sooraj Subramaniam’s solo offers a moment of stillness and focus. Subramaniam embraces the slowness and precision often associated with classical ballet, but translates this into bharatanatyam, creating an intriguing fusion." - Jonathan Tjien Fooh about Source (Kalpanarts)