Ishanou–The Chosen One, The Black Swan November 24, 2012, Kala Mandir, Kolkata
The Black Swan, a variation on a traditional theme. Where Manipuri tradition meets the verses of that admirer of Manipuri dance, Rabindranath Tagore in the quest for a fairy tale creature, the Chosen One, one that walks alone.
Ishanou is about making not always easy choices, taking a path that may not be travelled very often but doing so with the quiet confidence of inner conviction.
The Telegraph Online reviewed on November 27, 2012,
“Priti Patel’s Black Swan....flew high. ...Ishano, The Black Swan, The Chosen One, a Priti Patel dance production, organized by Anjika…was based on Manipuri dance traditions. … Music was a strong and evocative part of the production. Flutes, drums, pena and cymbals were used to create the magical world of Swans.” Visit Link
Credits
Concept, Choreography and Direction | Priti Patel,
Assisted By | Th Imocha Singh and W Karuna Devi,
Music | W Suraj Kumar, K Ratan Singh,
Lights, Design, Direction and Executions | Dinesh Poddar,
Sound, Equipment | Biswajeet Prasad