moved through some violent ecstasy this past week… thanks to everyone who came to JACK to witness dhoka’s erotic dance between the human and the epic. so grateful to all those who shared thoughts & words, feelings & ideas, tears and pain.
this project is quite a lift, and i am blessed to have so many people who helped along the way -
a BIG thank you to
@jackartsny (and its mighty team),
@nyscouncilonthearts ,
@bkartscouncil , and nyc department of cultural affairs for supporting this premiere. im cherishing all of the space, time, money, and help provided, especially at this challenging moment in the arts industry
and another thank you to base experimental arts + space residency, gallim moving artist residency, performance project fellowship, mne ecs, and aangan’s dance salon for letting this piece develop in their spaces
and so much gratitude to the wonderful artists that helped make this work what it is, including
performance by
@camaleonico__
music and lights by
@max.sarkowsky
vocals by
@salujasiwakoti
set and props by
@soren.trots
process collaboration with
@blaizeadlerivanbrook ,
@shivanidanceofficial , and
@aceofspuds
photo by
@steven_pisano
and a last, notable set of thanks to
@ishitamili and
@azad.essa for adding some nuance & dimension to the audience’s understanding of the work
woohoo! feeling good about what dhoka accomplished these past few weeks & excited to shift my artistic focus from kali to cowboys and puppets…got some more rabble rousing to do for the fall
