Antarabhava

Antarabhava is a meditation on mortality, the journey of consciousness and impermanence; it is an exploration of alternative approaches to aging, death, and end-of-life care in our society. What can we learn from our ancestors, nature, different religious, cultural and societal practices to bring acceptance, preparedness, and celebration to the death transition? What must we do to be at peace with ourselves so that we may live presently and die gracefully?

In Collaboration with Ishti Collective
Direction and Choreography: Kinnari Vora
Co-Choreography and performance: Ashaand Simone, Emily Loar, Lauren Reed, Tuli Bera (rehearsal Director, lead co-choreographer)
Music composition and performance: Bob Garrett
Costumes: Sandhya Raman
Film and editing: Michelle Reid
Advisors: Ashley Fargnoli (Dance Movement Therapist, research advisor), Dahlia Nayar, Sarmishtha Sarkar, Preeti Veerlapati
Venue: High Concept Labs, Mana Contemporary

With support from Chicago Dancemakers Forum, Chicago Department of Culture and Special Affairs, Illinois Arts Council Agency, Ragdale Foundation, High Concept Labs in joint residency with Mana Contemporary

Excerpt Presentations:
Elevate Chicago October, 21C Museum Hotel, October 16 2023
Mayfair Arts Center, September 8 2023
Ragdale at Links, Links Hall, March 22 2023
Chicago Park Districts September 15-17 2023
Temple Gallery, December 2020
Agitator Gallery, September 21 2019
JELLO, Links Hall, June 12 2019