Dvaita | Duality
Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
8:00pm to 9:00pm
Part of: Dvaita | Duality
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Contradictions, comparison and ultimately confluence, Dvaita | Duality is a fusion of artistic expression and philosophical inquiry. Through two distinct dance forms, Kuchipudi and Balinese, Dvaita-Duality displays the dynamic balance of opposing energies and beautifully challenges the Colonial construct of Gender.
Centred around ‘Ardhanareeswara’, the composite form of Shiva-Shakti the androgynous God, the dance visualises the distinct yet complementary nature of the masculine and feminine energies. A layered performance, this piece explores the philosophical questions of how our consciousness (Purusha/ Male) interacts with the material world (Prakriti/Female).
Dvaita-Duality aspires to resolve the paradox of opposites not through negotiation, but by harmonious expression and positive influences of life.
Gomathi Boorada (Lead Dancer/Choreographer)
Goutham Maheswar (Lead Dancer)
Hemali Boorada (Lead Dancer)
Ni Putu Widiantini (Lead Dancer/Choreographer)
Jesitta Jilju
Veidant Murthy
Alphonsa Kamble
Neharika Nair
Ni Wayan Pia Wahyuni
Kiana Chandanatha
Ni Kadek Santi Wiadnyani
Choreographers:
Gomathi Boorada – Kuchipudi
Ni Putu Widiantini – Balinese
Music:
D.S.V. Sastry
I Wayan Sudirana
Brian Raine
10708 124 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5M 0H1