Chi Udaka

Experience the deep earthiness of taiko drumming, symbolising earth (“chi”), and the graceful flow of Indian classical dance, representing water (“udaka”), in this energetic live performance. Delicately balanced between drama and elegance, this performance unites the resonant taiko drums of Taikoz, the soulful shakuhachi flute, the rich tones of the cello and classical Indian vocals with Lingalayam’s contrasting bharathanatyam and kuchipudi dance styles.

Direction: Ian Cleworth, Anandavalli and Tom Royce-Hampton
Choreography: Anandavalli
Composition: Ian Cleworth, Riley Lee, John Napier, Namrata Pulapaka & John Cleworth
Dramaturgy: Tom Royce-Hampton
Taikoz Choreography: Anton Lock
Stage Design: Bart Groen
Lighting Design: Roderick van Gelder
Animation: Bartek Reszelski
Audio Engineer: Richard Hundy
Taikoz Costume Design: Alissa Bruce
Lingalayam Costume Design: Anandavalli
Soloists: Riley Lee – shakuhachi, John Napier – cello, Namrata Pulapaka - Voice
Taikoz Ian Cleworth (Artistic Director), Ryuji Hamada, Kerryn Joyce, Anton Lock, Nerida Wu
Lingalayam: Anandavalli (Artistic Director), Ritika Ramaswamy, Brindha Srinivasan, Aruthy Kumanan, Dhanya Karthikeyan, Aditi Manoharan, Vineetha Menon
Producer: Lee McIver – Percussion Australia Ltd

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.