A visual delight
The dance troupe — Swingers, from Chennai, is all set wow the audiences of Bangalore with a unique dance show called as the Thandav — Dance and Beyond! Inspired by the famous American television show, So you think you can dance?, this show will give you a slice of contemporary dance form put together in a unique way.
Choreographer and dancer Prasana Kumar says, “The show is based on the Shiva Thandavam, but we have not only used Indian forms, but others as well. There are about 13 shows and each of them talk about different phases of life along with other concepts like humour, horror, love and separation.”
Thandav will feature 10 world premier ballets that includes All that jazz, Shim sham shimmy, Runaway bride, Human, Sucker for Love, Tiktok, One last dance, Bucket List, Fix You, and Night at the Museum. Get your tickets to experience a visual delight!
At St Johns Auditorium, Koramangala On Februray 6, 5.30pm onwards Call 67628237
It’s talk time
Love to talk and entertain people? Have dreams of becoming an RJ or dubbing artist? Then head to iReboot, a centre for learning, as they are conducting a voiceover workshop that is sure to hone your talking skills!
The workshop, conducted by Bangalore’s eminent voiceover artists and voice coaches, is engineered to give you an inside view on how you can use your voice to build a successful future in the field of advertising, radio, broadcasting and film industries as a voice over artist, master of ceremony, radio jockey and presenter.
Their two-day workshop will not include lectures and taking notes, but the students who take part also get the opportunity to try out their skills live! On the last day, participants get to try out their skills at a professional studio, and create voice recordings which can be used for auditions. Head there for a promising career!
At iReboot, 3095, 13th Cross, II Stage, Indiranagar
On till February 6 Call 9663857828
A fashion extravaganza
The fourth edition of Blender’s Pride Bangalore Fashion Week started with a bang on February 3. The event saw works by a host of designers and also had celebrities walking in as showstoppers.
Missed it? Don’t worry, as there are two more days of glamour, fun and fashion.
Watch designers Ramesh Dembla, Swapnil Shinde, Arshi Jamal, Anuradha Paul, Neeta Lulla among others showcase their latest line for this summer.
Apart from a flash of fashion, one can also look out for celebrities like Shruthi Hassan, Mona Singh, Diganth, Priyamani, Neetu Chandra amongst others who will walk the ramp as showstoppers. Get hold of your passes and head out for fashion, glitz and glamour.
At Hotel Matthan, Hal, Old Airport Road
On February 5 and 6, 2pm onwards Call 42048571
Summer showers
Summer is about to set in and it’s time you got set to sport some breezy summer wear. Collage presents Rose Tree by Kamini Singh and Kumari Chandni Singh — a collection of state of the art Chikankari. The Indian wear ensembles created by them seem programmed to welcome summer.
For this collection, the mother and daughter duo has taken inspiration from the beauty of a rose that represents feminism. With delicate pearl embroideries and soft gota work amongst other designs, their collection caters to those who like to splurge on all things affordable.
The brand, Rose Tree, was introduced three years ago. After a showing at the Milan Fashion Week, the brand has become a name to reckon with.
At Collage, 21, Wood Street, Ashoknagar On till February 7
Call 25566818
An unique art form
From making movies to creative writing and now painting in a unique medium, artist Simran KS Lamba has done it all. His art show titled Genesis, which is currently being showcased in the city, works with the challenging medium of coal tar and other industrial materials, which include bolts, nails, sand, and glass among other things.
“It took me four years to put together 35 pieces of artwork, in a medium that is extremely challenging and takes intense work to put together,” he offers.
Simran, who is probably the only one in the country to be working with coal art to create beautiful pieces of art, says he draws his inspiration from visuals, landscapes and elements that appeal to his senses.
Simran’s crayon sketches as a child were selected by UNESCO’s greeting cards, which he says became the starting point of his interest and love for art.
In Genesis, the artist explores various subjects in each work of art, with the unifying medium being coal tar. With someone, who has worked on other creative forums, what led him to choose coal tar as the medium of his expression, we ask?
“There was a time, when my house was being redone and I saw this boiling tar in one corner. It fascinated me and I wanted to use it as an artists’ medium,” he says, adding that though the medium involves risks like burning, the end product brings him so much creative satisfaction that he is already planning his next step with the same in mind.
At Sublime Art Gallery, UBCity, Vittal Mallya Road On till February 14
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