The Trigatu classical and fusional dance group
was established by Panni Cserepes in 2013.
The dances are based on a South Indian classical style, the Tamil Bharatanatyam. It is the most ancient of the Indian dance styles because it evolved from the tribal dance of the Tamil people. On the one hand, from the communal drama of the South Indian people, and on the other hand from the temple dance for the gods, which dates back to the XII-XIII., lived its heyday in the 19th century. The technique of bharatanatyam consists of two parts: pure dance and abhinaya. Pure dance is based on complex step combinations and foot technique following virtuoso rhythm formulas. The steps are created by the harmony of the movements of the eyes, head, arms, hands and feet. The important elements of abhinaya are: facial play, acting and the symbolic system of hand gestures (mudras), which carry specific meanings in the dance, so they are also suitable for storytelling.
In addition, the movement system of Trigatu is created by combining elements of other different forms of movement and dance - Indian classical and folk (Rajasthan, Ghoomar, Odissi, Kathak), belly dance, martial arts (kalaripayattu, mayurban chau), hip-hop and contemporary dance.
Our pieces can be divided into two groups according to their style
Classical - fusional- bollywood
The look and sound of the choreographies reflect authentic Indian dance culture, taking the viewer on a ride into a slice of the Indian peninsula. Some dances are light and airy, others are more robust and tribal, with strong complex rhythms. The plays include original South indian bharata natyam and folk dances or fusional items used classical and folk movements arranged to modern music.
Modern - contemporary
Dynamic, abstract, progressive movement-based choreographies, which take classical dance as their point of departure and show Indian dance culture in a way that is more accessible to the European viewer. The beat is supplied by a fast, more well-known electronic soundtrack, occasionally supplemented by Indian motifs and sounds, showing Indian dance in an entirely new and exciting light.
The goal of Trigatu is to fuse European and Indian dance style, to bring Indian culture (their mythology, their philosophy and their style) closer, making it accessible to the everyday European person, including young people. In our choreographies, one can witness the similarities and differences of Eastern and European cultures, shown as part of a holistic, integrated whole. The goal of the troupe is to allow the spectator to open up and establish a link to an honest self, enabling them to take a step forward in their self-awareness. The experience of ecstasy, dance as a form of mediation, is a tool in creating that communion between dance, dancer, and spectator. Indian dances lend themselves naturally to this goal, given their religious themes and their sources of inspiration in ancient tribal dances. Tri Gatu performs pieces whereby the wisdom and dance art of the East is filtered through a European framework of movement and philosophy, thereby creating a fusion of the two schools of thought.
Siddharta - contemporary dance theater performance, 70 min.
The performance is a "Buddha story" based on Herman Hesse's "Hindu myth" Siddhartha is a story about a mental and spiritual development of a thinking person. The performance includes shadow play, classical and fusional Indian dances, martial art movement forms, Indian dance drama and modern dance styles. Within the big story, small Hindu mythological stories are also hidden, e.g. we will find out how Ganesha, the elephant-headed god was born, how Krishna stole the heart of the cowgirls, how Bali became the king of demons, or how Shiva wound the Ganga River in his hair to save people threatened by floods...
Siddharta trailer
https://youtu.be/3cGg7Ttt_wQ
full time performance
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uYMzn0UooKZyLmyaoDOJY28avRnkfkUx/view?usp=sharing
Ramayana - fusion dance theater performance (for children and elders too, 60p)
The famous Hindu epic is about the exiled prince Rama and his exploits. His lover, Sita, is captured by the thousand headed monster, but Rama rescues her with an army of flying monkeys and takes revenge on the evil Rakshasas. Narration by Indian puppets accompanies the story told with colorful fusion dances, in which a variety of movement forms from many areas of India appear, such as classical dances: bharata natyam, odissi, kathak, folk and Bollywood dances: Rajasthani, ghoomar, or martial arts movements: mayurban chau and kalaripayattu...
Workshop
We hold the workshop in length and content according to demand. To begin with, participants can learn the basic body position and basic foot technique of the classical Indan dance (bharata natyam). After that, they can choose a light rhythmic dance piece and/or get an insight into the basics of Indian dance drama. We use hand signs to tell a Hindu mythological story or become gods (e.g. Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna) by conjuring their shapes and the symbols they represent. Bollywood, martial arts, and yoga workshops can also be requested.
Videoclips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_VvzaLpWMU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_189oJQii8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTEwt-i58Jk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BVZo6DbtfI
List of plays to select from (including descriptions and images) can be found on our website: https://www.tri-gatu-tanccsoport/darabok-leirasa
Links/pictures/videos
http://trigatu.hu/
https://www.facebook.com/TriGatu/
https://www.instagram.com/trigatu/
http://youtube.com/trigatu
Prices
- Free choice of classical and / or modern pieces from the website, their style and duration can be vary according to local requirements. Fee: 250 - 1000 EUR (according to the number of dancers and length of performance) + travel costs + accomodation + VAT
- Ramayana / Siddharta contemporary-fusional indian dance theater performance: 750 EUR + travel costs + accomodation + technical equipment if needed + VAT
- Workshop: 125-250 EUR + travel costs + VAT / occasion
References
The troupe has performed at a range of festivals and events in the past years.
2013
01.01. Trigatu táncstúdió és tánc csoport megalakítása
06.22. Csillebérci creative house
09.21. Lukijan Musicki Theater- Serbia- Temerin
12.22. Hátsó kapu Theater
2014
07.20. Bethlen Theater
08.15. Sziget Festival
12.21. Bethlen Theater
2015
05.17. Búbánatvölgy- Yogacamp
06.21. Bethlen Theater
07.03. Hungarian Relaxation Thearpy Foundation VI. National Congress
07.04. Samsara Festival
08.08 Ozora Festival
8.14. Sziget Festival
12.13. Bethlen Theater
2016
05.22 . Búbánatvölgy- Yogacamp
06.19. Bethlen Theater
06.26. Tütü club indiam photo exhibition
06.29. Everness Festival
08.12. Sziget Festival
2017
01.08. Bethlen Theater
06.21 Everness Festival - workshop
06.18. Bethlen Theater
08.03-04. Ozora - workshop
08. 13. Sziget Festival
12.17 Bethlen Theater
2018
01.28. Bethlen Theater: Siddharta premier
05. 25. Bakelit Multiart Center: Siddharta
07. Everness Festival- workshop
08. 12. Sziget Festival
06.09. Tilos Maraton
06.22. CUMO – performance in the home of Trigatu
12.20 Bakelit Multi Art Center
2019
03.20. Nagy László School - MUS-E performance with kids
03.24. Concerto Music House
05.27. Eötvös Club – MUS-E performance with kids
06.13. Bakelit Multi Art Center
07.11 Zengető Festival
07.15. Bánki tó Festival
08.03. Ozora Festival
08.10. Sziget Festival
12.18 Bakelit Multi Art Center
2020
07.10. Frokk
12.18 Frokk
2021
06.25 Frokk
08.6,7,8 Ozora (Daad) Fesztivál - workshop and performance
08.14. Kashmir festival
09.29 Móricz Zsigmond Theater, Nyíregyháza
12.19. Bakelit
2022
02.03. Gyulai Várszínház: Sziddhárta
03.04. Kayi Jag Roma Nemzetiségi Iskola
06.10. Bakelit Multiart Center: Sziddhárta
07.01. RS9 Vallai Kert Színház évzáró
09.06. Real School
10.15. Rogers Iskola
10.22. Márai Sándor Művelődési Ház
12.17. Virág Benedek Ház évzáró
2023
01.16. Gustave Eiffel Francia Iskola
05.06. Márai Sándor Művelődési Ház: Sziddhárta
07.01. Virág Benedek Ház Trigatu évzáró
07.29. Visegrádi Palota
07.30 Szeged Lótusz napok
08.20 Sárvár Folklórnapok
09.15 Rácalmási Tökfesztivál
12.20. Virág Benedek évzáró
