MYSTIC

In English

With a background in hip-hop culture, Shailesh Bahoran embarks on an adventure with the dancers of the ICK Dance Amsterdam ensemble, who come from a classical/contemporary background. The collaboration also seeks cross-pollination in the music and spiritual aspects of the culture of the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra. Six musicians will perform live during the show.

Building on his earlier works, such as SHAKTI and AGHORI, where Indian life philosophy and Hindustani Surinamese culture serve as starting points, Shailesh Bahoran explores the universality of mysticism in MYSTIC, How can something in different cultures, in different times, in different places, and among various people evoke the same experience?

About the Creators

Shailesh Bahoran and IRC

Shailesh Bahoran is a Hindustani Surinamese choreographer, dancer, and theatre maker. With strong roots in hip-hop culture, he has specialized both solo and with his IRC in street dance styles such as popping and breaking. Bahoran has worked with The Dutch National Ballet, Don’t Hit Mama, The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, Conny Janssen Danst, and ISH Dance Collective, among others.

De Zwaan award for 'Most Impressive Dance Production' was awarded to Shailesh Bahoran for his performance AVATARA, created with the Duda Paiva Company.

Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra

The Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra (AAO) performs from Granada to Baghdad and was part of numerous successful theatre productions, including REMLA, ZIEL|ROUH, and Jihad of Love.

ICK Ensemble

ICK Dance Amsterdam is now the city dance company of Amsterdam and has been involved in various national and international co-productions over the past few years.