Rogue Gestures/Foreign Bodies is a bharatanatyam, experimental movement, and live music production that explores the history, labor and lived experiences of women and immigrants in the US, and how these fractured experiences inform our identities now. Initially inspired by the oral histories of Indian nurses who arrived as a result of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, choreographer Nadhi Thekkek, and her collaborators find universality in the heavy and enduring work of immigrant women and the worlds they traverse between.

Western Arts Alliance (WAA) is a membership association of touring and performing arts professionals engaged in promoting and presenting performing arts throughout the Western states and provinces. The annual booking conference and year-round programs are essential for artists, artist managers, presenters, and other performing arts professionals in the West. Nadhi currently serves on the board of WAA and is exciting to be showcasing work at the conference this fall.

Join us on Wednesday, September 9th for an inspiring lineup of artists and a true celebration of cultures, historical narratives, genres, and community, including: Nava Dance Theatre, Michael Sakamoto, Trio Guadalevin, Duniya Dance and Drum Company, Parangal Dance Company, La Mezcla, and KULARTS.

Hosted and Produced by La Mezcla and KULARTS/Alleluia Panis Dance Theatre.