Akram Khan

Akram Khan’s ‘Giselle’ | February 19-22

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 02/12/2021 - 10:11

Akram Khan's critically acclaimed production of "Giselle" for the English National Ballet, is coming to computer screens in Greece from the Christmas Theater on February 19-22. In this modern version of the romantic 19th century ballet, the acclaimed choreographer injects this tale of love, betrayal and redemption with elements of kathak, a traditional South Asian dance form.

Akram Khan | Athens | February 21-27

Published by Kathimerini on Tue, 01/16/2018 - 09:27

Choreographer Akram Khan is renowned for marrying South Asian Kathak moves to the esthetic of contemporary dance, bridging his British upbringing with his Pakistani cultural background. His new piece, "Xenos" (Stranger/Other), which sees the acclaimed artist alone on stage with five distinguished musicians, will be premiering at Athens's Onassis Cultural Center on February 21-27.

Aakash Odedra | Athens | November 5-6

Published by Kathimerini on Tue, 10/25/2016 - 20:59

Acclaimed British dancer-choreographer Aakash Odedra comes to the Pallas Theater in Athens for two performances scheduled to take place on November 5 and 6. In the production, titled "Rising," Odedra is set to perform works by Akram Khan, Russell Maliphant, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui as well as his own choreographies. Shows start at 8.30 p.m. and admission ranges from 12 to 55 euros.

Torobaka: A fascinating show that fuses kathak and flamenco at the OCC (Video)

Published by Protothema on Tue, 03/03/2015 - 13:54

A fascinating show that fuses kathak and flamenco, two dynamic and passionate dance styles, will be presented at Onassis Cultural Center from March 10-15.

Titled Torobaka (meaning bull cow) the show brings two firebrands together on stage. The risk-takers in question are Israel Galván and Akram Khan, promising an explosive mix.