Gaurav Bhatti – PuSh Industry Showing

Co-presented by New Works and The Dance Centre

Location: Scotiabank Dance Centre, Kraul Studio
February 1, 5:45-6:45 pm

PuSh Industry Series Delegates who work in a dance presenting, programming, producing, or curatorial capacity are invited to see a work in progress excerpt showing of Gaurav Bhatti’s Bulleh Shah: Seeker of Light which will premiere on March 29, 2025 at Scotiabank Dance Centre.

About the work:
Working at the intersection of the North Indian classical form of Kathak and contemporary dance, Gaurav Bhatti is known for virtuosic performances which encompass explosive energy, dramatic complexity, and eloquent emotion. His new solo is inspired by the life and poetry of the 18th-century Sufi mystic Bulleh Shah, who spoke out against powerful institutions, and advocated for tolerance at a time of violent religious strife.

Integrating Kathak, Punjabi folk dances, and Western movement forms, Bhatti applies his distinctive contemporary sensibility to reassert Shah’s enduring message of universal love, and pays homage to the rich artistic heritage of the Punjab.

Note: Refreshments will be provided to delegates attending. New Works staff will lead attendees on the 8-minute walk from the Roundhouse to Scotiabank Dance Centre. The 30-minute  showing will be followed by a catered reception. Delegates on the Industry track will attend the 7pm performance, also at Scotiabank Dance Centre, following the showing and reception.