SIVALOKA

Inspired by the dramatic, rock-cut Elephanta temple in India, Sivaloka explores the concept of Siva, a unique contribution of Indian thought to the understanding of the human condition. Creating an immersive space, Boonham’s choreography shifts and changes within Siva’s paradoxical realm of opposites. Sounds created and recorded within the cave temple – where Boonham and her team of collaborators were given special access to the UNESCO World Heritage site – are used to drive the powerful and emotive music.

DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER
MAYURI BOONHAM

MUSIC
MIDIVAL PUNDITZ

LIGHTING DESIGN
GUY HOARE

COSTUME DESIGN
BECS ANDREWS; re-designed by KATIE ANDERSON

DANCERS
MAYURI BOONHAM, ARCHANA BALLAL, SHREYA KUMAR, PAULINE REIBELL

PREMIERE
OCTOBER 2010
Pavilion Dance South West

SUPPORTERS
Arts Council England, British Council, Art Asia, GemArts, Pavilion Dance South West, Dance4, Akādemi

VIDEO
Sivaloka – Excerpt
Mayuri Boonham & Midival Punditz – Elephanta Video Diary