Dance spotlight: Ananya Dance Theatre

Article by: CAROLINE PALMER , Special to the Star Tribune
Updated: September 1, 2012 - 3:19 PM

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"Moreechika" by Ananya Dance Theatre

Photo: V. Paul Virtucio, Ananya Dance Theatre

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ANANYA DANCE THEATRE

Thursday-next Sunday: Fresh off a world premiere at the New Waves! 2012 festival in Port of Spain, Trinidad, "Moreechika: Season of Mirage" has its U.S. debut this weekend. The latest work from Ananya Dance Theatre is the third in a series exploring how women in global communities resist violence. Past works have delved into themes of mud and gold; "Moreechika" looks at oil extraction and its negative effect on ecosystems and people. The troupe, led by director/choreographer Ananya Chatterjea and co-director Laurie Carlos, draws inspiration from struggles against corporate oil interests across the world. Expect intense, emotionally expressive movement based in Odissi, an Indian dance form, as well as yoga and the martial art form of Chhau. (7:30 p.m. Thu. and next Sun.; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. $18-$24. Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Av. S., Mpls. 612-340-1725 or www.southerntheater. org.)