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Join us for the inaugural Jamestown Dance Festival, a celebration of diverse dance forms and cultural expressions. This festival will feature performances from award-winning dance companies, including Barkha Dance Company (Sept. 7, ) Biodance (Sept. 7,) Soles of Duende (Sept. 8,) Sandip Mallick (Sept. 8,) and Sukanya Burman Dance (Sept. 8.)
In addition to these performances, the festival will offer community workshops, dance film screenings, and panel discussions, creating an inclusive and educational experience for all attendees.
Admission requirements subject to change.
Buy tickets through button below, purchase at the door, or call 716.484.7070.
Box office open Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 12 – 5 p.m. and one hour before events.
SEPTEMBER 7 at 7 P.M. Doors open at 6 P.M.
-Barkha Dance Company, based in New York City, is led by the acclaimed kathak dancer and choreographer Barkha Patel. With performances at prestigious venues like Jacob’s Pillow, Joyce Theatre, and Lincoln Center, her work blends traditional Indian classical dance with contemporary elements, earning her numerous accolades, including the 2023 Juried Bessie Award.
-Soles of Duende is a dynamic trio from New York City, uniting the dance forms of Tap, Flamenco, and Kathak, and the group was nominated in 2023 for the Bessies “Outstanding Breakout Choreographer” Award. Comprised of Amanda Castro, Arielle Rosales, and Brinda Guha, the group celebrates their diverse cultural backgrounds and shared passion for music and dance, creating powerful and joyous performances that transcend disciplines.
-BIODANCE, directed by Missy Pfohl Smith, is a contemporary repertory company from Rochester, NY. Known for its multidisciplinary collaborations and site-specific works, Biodance addresses social, political, and environmental issues through dance. The company engages with the community through performances, benefit concerts, and dance education programs.
-Sandip Mallick, a distinguished Kathak dancer, began his training under Srimati Srilekha Mukherjee and further honed his skills with luminaries like Pandit Birju Maharajji and Pandit Chitresh Das. With a first-class postgraduate degree in Dance from Rabindra Bharati University, Sandip has performed extensively in India and internationally, including in the UK, Italy, and the USA. He has won prestigious awards, choreographed acclaimed group ballets and solo presentations, and developed 64 types of basic Kathak movements. Sandip currently teaches at his institution, NADAM, and conducts workshops globally, continuing to innovate and inspire in the world of Kathak.
-Sukanya Burman Dance, based in Jamestown, NY, is a contemporary dance company led by Artistic Director and Choreographer Sukanya Burman. The company combines Indian diasporic dances and modern dance to explore compelling ideas and create shared visual experiences. With roots in Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Modern dance, Sukanya Burman Dance tells stories relevant to today’s world through innovative movement.