“Taalam (Rhythm)”: Bharatanatyam meets Tap Dance

Powerful. Rhythmic. Hilarious. Breathtaking. Project Convergence is an extraordinary dance company that unites Indian dance and tap dance in an awe-inspiring display of rhythm! Described as “a standout” by the New York Times, Project Convergence’s show Taalam (Rhythm) has played to a sold out 5,000 person audience at Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center and the Citigroup Theatre at Alvin Ailey. Don’t miss your chance to see this electric, goofy, and explosive group! Learn more at www.projectconvergence.org

Taalam (Rhythm) is a high energy jam between Bharatanatyam, a traditional Indian percussive dance form, and tap dance. Taalam (Rhythm) travels from 18th century India to 20th century New York, from Dhanashree Thilanna to Take 5, and creates a polyrhythm between the high-pitched bells on the feet of the Bharatanatyam dancers and the base-filled tones on the shoes of the tap dancer.  Taalam (Rhythm) delights audiences with how seamlessly African-American and South-Indian culture unite. In doing so, it creates a euphoric celebration of the immigrant experience, champions the universal power of rhythm. This project was supported, in part, by 4Culture