MYSTIC

Premiere March 1, 2025 - Amsterdam

Building on his previous works, such as SHAKTI and AGHORI, in which Indian philosophy of life and Hindustani culture form the starting points, Bahoran searches for the universality of the mystical in MYSTIC. How can something bring about the same experience in different cultures, in different times, in different places, and for all kinds of different people?

With a background in hip-hop culture, Bahoran goes on an adventure in collaboration with ICK Dans Amsterdam and the ICK ensemble dancers with a classical/contemporary background. Cross-pollination is also sought in the music and spiritual aspects of the culture of the Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra. Six musicians play live during the performance.

About Shailesh Bahoran
Shailesh Bahoran is a Surinamese-Hindustani choreographer, dancer and theatre maker. With solid roots in hip-hop culture, he has specialised both solo and with his Illusionary Rockaz Company in street-based dance styles of popping and breaking. Bahoran has worked with Het Nationale Ballet, Don't Hit Mama, Het Nederlands Symfonieorkest, Conny Janssen Danst and ISH Dance Collective, among others.

Award
The Swan for 'Most impressive dance production' was awarded to Shailesh Bahoran in 2023 for his performance AVATĀRA made with the Duda Paiva Company.

The Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra (AAO) performs from Granada to Baghdad and has several successful theatre productions to its credit, including REMLA, ZIEL|ROUH and Jihad of Love.

Premiere: March 1, 2025 - Meervaart, Amsterdam (NL)

MYSTIC is a production of ICK Dans Amsterdam in coproduction with Illusionary Rockaz Company, Amsterdams Andalusisch Orkest and the Meervaart.

Shailesh Bahoran is Associate Artist at ICK Dans Amsterdam.