Vismaya, Sanskrit for amazement, is the new work from highly acclaimed Mudra Dance Company and is guaranteed to be an exuberant programme of classical Indian dance form of Bharata Natyam, accompanied by a live ensemble of esteemed South Indian musicians.

Chamber Music New Zealand supported with sponsorship by The Asia New Zealand Foundation will present Vismaya throughout in a nationwide tour. The audience will have an opportunity to experience high quality classical Indian music and dance in this spellbinding performance.

In a powerful display of motion, colour, music, mime, and rhythm the premier Indian classical dance company will excite audiences with fast-moving dramatic pieces. Together with wondrously swift and rhythmic percussive footwork, the dancers convey complex emotion and philosphical thought through exquisite hand gestures, body movements and facial expressions.

Assembled especially for this tour, the highly sought after musicians enrich the performance through their exquisite interpretations providing accompaniment to the rhythmic and melodic aspects of the dance. With a vocalist, mridangam (percussion), flute and veena (a traditional Indian string instrument) alongside the exotic beauty and charm of the dancers, Vismaya will be a mesmerising and an intense spectacle of constant dance movements and live music.

Characterised by exotic beauty and charm, Mudra Dance Company is a visual feast of brilliant sari colours, traditional headdresses of braids and flowers, and the sparkle of gorgeous jewellery.