SAMUDRA
Veils de Bollywood presents

SAMUDRA

In-person Event
December 8th 2024
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm / Doors: 6:30 pm

865 avenue Ste-Croix Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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Dive into *SAMUDRA*, a vibrant production by Vanier College that invites you beneath the waves to explore the rich mosaic of ocean life. This collaborative performance features guest artists, performances by talented students, and mesmerizing Bollywood dancers, all united to highlight the diverse ocean communities and their responses to climate change.


In this enchanting narrative, the audience will encounter various marine inhabitants facing the challenges of rising temperatures, increasing pollution, and changing ecosystems. Among these dynamic communities are two solitary octopuses, whose poignant journey symbolizes resilience and adaptability in the face of environmental upheavals. Their unique story intertwines with the experiences of other ocean dwellers, showcasing the strength found in diversity and connection.

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Dive into *SAMUDRA*, a vibrant production by Vanier College that invites you beneath the waves to explore the rich mosaic of ocean life. This collaborative performance features guest artists, performances by talented students, and mesmerizing Bollywood dancers, all united to highlight the diverse ocean communities and their responses to climate change.


In this enchanting narrative, the audience will encounter various marine inhabitants facing the challenges of rising temperatures, increasing pollution, and changing ecosystems. Among these dynamic communities are two solitary octopuses, whose poignant journey symbolizes resilience and adaptability in the face of environmental upheavals. Their unique story intertwines with the experiences of other ocean dwellers, showcasing the strength found in diversity and connection.


???? **6:30 PM** – **Doors Open**

Guests are welcome to arrive, find seats, and settle in for the evening.


???? **7:00 PM** – **Show Begins**

The performance begins promptly, so please be seated by 7:00 PM.


???? **7:45 PM** – **Intermission**

A 15-minute intermission to stretch and enjoy a refreshment.


???? **8:00 PM** – **Second Half Begins**

Please return to your seats as the show resumes for the final act.


???? **8:30 PM** – **Show Ends**


Parking is available on-site and is payable by card or cash.

veils of bollywood

Veils of Bollywood is a Montreal-based dance collective centered around the movement techniques of Bollywood and Indian folk dance forms. Founded by Rameez Karim, VOB's mission is to share immersive dance experiences in non-traditional contexts, to showcase cultural diversity through performance, and to educate different audiences through cultural mediation activities.


A key element of VOB’s work lies in questioning the numerous traditional codes related to Bollywood dance and cinema. Questioning the status quo is essential to dismantling certain perspectives, attitudes, and perceptions that remain heavily rooted in the art form inside and outside the community.

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Surya Jade Edakunni

Surya Jade Edakunni hails from Gaborone, Botswana, where she began her journey in Indian classical dance five years ago under the guidance of Kalamandalam Sreemathi Ajitha Manjesh Lal at the School of Indian Dance and Music. Currently a second-year student at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, she is pursuing a degree in Finance and Business Analytics.

Dance and art have been integral to Surya's life, spanning genres from Ballet and Bollywood to theatre. For her, dance is the ultimate form of self-expression, and she seizes every opportunity to perform. A highlight of her artistic career was her role as a fellow with the international dance company 'Indian Raga', where she composed and led the project "Shaktis Laasya Tandava", featured across their social media platforms.

Since settling in Montreal, Surya has remained deeply connected to the Indian classical dance community. Her first performance in Montreal, Montreal Natyanjali, was warmly received. Her recent performance at the NexGen Multiarts Festival, hosted by the Kabir Centre of Arts & Culture, was a stunning showcase of her artistry. In a captivating one-hour kuchipudi recital which left the atmosphere electric, with attendees fully immersed in the rich cultural heritage that kuchipudi embodies.

Beyond dance, Surya contributes actively as a senior consultant and Director of Internals at JED Consulting, the leading student-run consulting firm in Canada.

She recently completed her Arangettam this summer in Mohiniyattam,Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam.

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