The Indian Performing Arts Convention (IPAC) an annual celebration of creativity, is back with a dazzling array of performances, collaborations, and talks featuring renowned musicians and dancers from India, Singapore, and Australia.
The event revolves around the exploration of Indian classical dance and music while nurturing the next generation of artists and promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration. Although 2023 offers a special two-night-only showcase, the full program will return next year.
This year’s program boasts an illustrious lineup, with legendary artist R K Shriramkumar taking center stage on Saturday, September 16. Hailing from Chennai, India, Shriramkumar is a virtuoso in violin playing and vocal music. His global performances have graced audiences in Cleveland, Ohio, Mauritius, Paris, Helsinki, and more.
Shriramkumar will be joined by a talented ensemble of Australian-based musicians, including the Iyer brothers and M (Ravi) Ravichandhira OAM. Ravi played a pivotal role in establishing the Indian Performing Arts Convention (IPAC) Australia in collaboration with Monash University Performing Arts Centres and Apsaras Arts Singapore.
Priyadarsini Govind: A Dance Extravaganza
Another shining star in the IPAC lineup is Priyadarsini Govind, who will present a solo dance performance on Saturday, September 16. As one of India’s leading dancer-choreographers in Bharatanatyam, Priyadarsini has graced prestigious venues worldwide and collaborated with esteemed artists, including the award-winning dance film “Yavanika – the screen of illusion,” created in partnership with filmmaker Sruti Harihara Subramanian and composer Rajkumar Bharathi.
“AGATHI”: A Poignant Dance-Theatre Production
On Sunday, September 17, Apsaras Arts will mesmerize the audience with “AGATHI,” a new dance-theatre production that delves into contemporary issues surrounding refugees. Through the powerful mediums of music, poetry, and bharatanatyam, “AGATHI” paints an intimate portrait of the lives and struggles of refugees, shedding light on the emotional states and stigma they endure. The production draws inspiration from the personal experiences of Apsaras Arts’ artistic director, Aravinth Kumarasamy, who was once a refugee. The music score is based on the poetry of renowned Tamil poets.
IPAC is a collaborative effort between MPAC, The Academy of Indian Music Australia (AIM), and Apsaras Arts, Singapore (Apsaras). With a rich history spanning over four decades and a plethora of international productions, Apsaras Arts has evolved into a premier Indian dance company, garnering global recognition in Indian dance-theatre and delivering successful performances to a worldwide audience.
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