Level: Recommended for dancers/choreographers with training in Bharata Natyam and/or Odissi
Workshops Description
Ramli Ibrahim's workshop will be based largely on the techniques of Odissi and Bharata Natym. From the fundamental basis of these two Indian classical dance styles, Ramli develops a valid point of embarkation for choreographers to use in their contemporary works. Ramli is interested in redefining contemporary 'modernity' through the Asian dance-theatre traditions and will focus on Bharata Natyam and Odissi as the source of inspiration. The workshop will touch on technique, improvisations and mentorship in stimulating creativity in discovering new vistas for both dancers and choreographers.
Schedule and Cost
Tuesday August 16th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday August 18th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Friday August 19th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Single Class: $45
Three-day Workshop: $100
Space is available on a first-come first-serve basis. Priority space on Thursday and Friday will be given to those who've registered for all three days. Registration opens 30 minutes prior to start of class.
For more information contact
Battery Dance Company 380 Broadway, 5th Floor, NYC
Tel: 212/219.3910
About Ramli Ibrahim
Described by international dance connoisseurs as one of the finest artistes of his generation, Ramli Ibrahim has set stages ablaze in venerated centres of dance from Khajuraho to Paris for three decades. Ramli's rigorous training in ballet, modern, and Indian classical dance reflects not only his diverse technical accomplishment, but also his multifaceted approach to the Arts.
Ramli, the dancer, continues to hold audiences spellbound with his ability to draw them into his performance, allowing them to be at one with the spirit of the artiste as various characters unfold before their eyes. As artistic director of the Sutra Dance Theatre, he has been a fountain of creativity, choreographing stunning works with his distinct artistic sensibility honed under legends such as Padmashri Adyar K. Lakshman (Bharata Natyam) and the late Guru Debaprasad Das (Odissi).
Ramli, the Guru, has nurtured some of the brightest talents to have emerged in the field of dance in Malaysia, many of whom have won international acclaim in both traditional and contemporary scenes. It is his unerring eye for detail and strong emphasis on authentic technical precision that has made him the quintessential Guru in the Indian tradition, exacting the best out of his pupils and yet instilling in them the modern sensibility required to become a truly international artiste.
Ramli, the visionary, has been instrumental in transforming the dance scenario in Malaysia by boldly charting new paths and opening up fresh vistas through his innate yearning to embrace diverse art forms. Today, he is known for single-handedly establishing Odissi as a recognisable and widely appreciated dance form in the country, while creating a distinctively Malaysian interpretation of this ancient tradition. As a pioneer, Ramli is recognised nationally as a cultural icon and a dynamic force within the arts scene, evident in the various accolades conferred upon him including the Fulbright Distinguished Artist Award 1999, the Lifetime Achievement (BOH Cameronian) Award 2003, ANGARAG Lifetime Achievement Award 2006 from Guru Debaprasad Dance Institute, Bhubaneswar (Orissa) and most recently Anugerah Karyawan Seni (National Arts Award) for Choreographer from the Ministry of Culture, Arts & Heritage.
Ramli Ibrahim is chairman of Sutra Foundation and has recently steered as artistic director a highly successful international Odissi festival, Stirring Odissi ’08 (May 21 – June 14, 2008), in Kuala Lumpur.
