© Photo : Ed Hanley
Love Becomes Her encapsulates the essence of passionate intensity intertwined with serene grace. As an in-situ dance performance that will take place along the beach, it echoes the profound human experience of dancing, delving into authenticity, complexity, and contradiction. Amidst the fervent rush to maintain presence, there exists a delicate balance — a dance between fervor and calm. This journey pays homage to ancestral ties with lands and waters, syncing with the timeless rhythms of nature’s creation. Yet, within this whirlwind, there is a tranquil undercurrent, a reminder to pause and embrace the stillness. The rapid pace and unwavering persistence symbolize the urgency of existence, yet in the midst of chaos, there is beauty. Love Becomes Her embodies the paradox of life — imbued with imperfection, splendor, and joy. It is a celebration of vitality, where every moment, whether impassioned or tranquil, contributes to the vibrant tapestry of human experience.
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Nova Bhattacharya is an award-winning, barrier-breaking, artist and cultural leader based in Tkaronto. Her inspiration is found in identities, hybridities and diversities, manifesting creations that resonate with technical virtuosity and lush, vivid imagery. She’s always been a rebel reinterpreting traditions and reinventing rituals. In 2008, she founded Nova Dance, embracing the principle that building for the margins ensures inclusion for everyone. The Company offers a space for vital conversations through movement, serving community with kindness, compassion, and generosity. Nova’s most recent choreography Svāhā! features a cast of 22 performers proficient in more than 29 dance forms currently practiced on Turtle Island. The epic work embodies her vision of a diversiform company where the perceived boundaries of culture and technique are dissolved and bodies from the margins are centered. Nova believes that dance expresses the essence of our humanity. (© Photo : Francesca Chudnoff)
Choreographer/Performer
Nova Bhattacharya
Rehearsal Director
Mel Hart
