Deviant Octopus and Fountain

###### Deviant Octopus by Jasmine Yadav, Winner - PECDA 2024

Ever felt like you don’t quite fit into a box? Deviant Octopus dives headfirst into that feeling. The dancer moves between human, creature, and something in between - twisting, bending, shifting. It’s all about desire: how we express it, how it’s controlled, and what happens when we let it take over. Using movement, clothing, and play, this piece peels back layers of expectation to reveal something wild, raw, and unapologetically alive. This is a work-in-progress sharing.

Choreography and Performance: Jasmine Yadav

Sound Design: Surbhi Mittal
Light Design: Anuj Chopra

Artistic Collaborator: Mandeep Raikhy

Supported by: Prakriti Foundation

Developed at: Khuli Khirkee

###### Fountain - Surjit Nongmeikapam

A man from Manipur hovers in mid-air. Suspended in time and space, he invites us into a world that feels both deeply personal and strangely universal. Fountain isn’t just about defying gravity - it’s about memory, survival, and quiet rebellion. With sound and movement, it creates a space for reflection, for stories, for what’s left unsaid. The performer, Surjit, is a two-time PECDA winner - for Nerves (2014) and Folktale (2016). This is a work-in-progress sharing.

Concept/Installation/Performance: Surjit Nongmeikapam

Sound: Chaoba Thiyam

Text: Babina Chabungbam

Special thanks: Choy Fa Fai

Supported by: Prakriti Foundation

This show has cluster seating. Seats will be limited, and you are encouraged to walk around during the show.

Prakriti Excellence in Contemporary Dance Awards (PECDA), is a biennial pan-Indian open-entry competition of works in progress for contemporary choreographers and dancers. It was founded with a vision to nurture a community of contemporary dancers and recognize excellence in the field.

This evening of contemporary dance at Oddbird Theatre is made possible by Prakriti Foundation's generous contribution.