Aaiye (Welcome) - A performance by Rovaco Dance Company

Rovaco Dance Company is ecstatic to announce the virtual premiere of “Aaiye (Welcome)” on Saturday, February 13th at 11am EST. Commissioned by the Making Moves Dance Festival 2020 with residency support from Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, this work is choreographed by Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with dancers Siddharth Dutta and Devika Chandnani, featuring videography and editing by Melissa Wu and musical scoring by Saúl Guanipa.

“Aaiye (Welcome)” satirizes contemporary South Asian hospitality by fusing dance with elements of Nukkad Natak, a style of Indian street theater. Narrated in Hinglish, an iconic blend of slang Hindi and British English, this work flavorfully blends contemporary movement, spoken text, and immersive theater to facilitate authentic cultural exchange. The virtual premiere will feature a Q&A with the artists at the end of the performance!