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The Goddess

Rukmini Vijayakumar & Raadha Kalpa Dance Company
Sat 6 Dec / 19:45 - 21:20
Sat 6 Dec ’25
19:45 - 21:20
  • Sat 6 Dec ’25
    19:45 - 21:20
    Danstheater
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The Goddess reimagines the divine feminine in this visually stunning journey that explores the feminine experience. Rukmini Vijayakumar’s Raadha Kalpa Dance Company brings 13 performers live on stage that present captivating dance with powerful rhythms and enchanting melodies. The Goddess draws from classical Indian dance vocabulary stripping it of visual excess, revealing the elemental force that lies beneath.

In a culture where the feminine is revered as the embodiment of strength, creation, and 
transformation, The Goddess reimagines the divine feminine through the language of 
movement and music. In a three-chapter journey The Goddess explores her ephemeral and 
sensual beauty, her role as creator and finally her fierce power rooted in deep compassion. 
An ensemble of 9 dancers and 4 musicians brings to life powerful rhythms that echo the 
sound of the universe, enchanting music that voices the divine and compelling dance that 
creates images of grace and fierceness.

Rukmini Vijayakumar

Choreographer Rukmini Vijayakumar has been reinventing the presentation of 
Bharatanatyam for years. As one of the foremost exponents of her generation, she layers the 
form with a contemporary aesthetic that carries into today’s times and inspires many. Violin 
virtuoso and composer Ambi Subramaniam, hailed as India’s Itzhak Pearlmann, joins the 
production as a featured artist. The stellar ensemble of musicians and dancers take you 
through an immersive, transformative experience.

Amare brings the European premiere of The Goddess in an exclusive performance in The Hague.

Cloakroom and drink  
Cloakroom and an intermission drink are included. If the event does not have an intermission, you will receive the drink afterwards.  

The Goddess Space: Street Food, Films & DJ
Before and after the performance, we transform the Spinoza Foyer into The Goddess Space, where you can meet other visitors and lovers of Indian dance while enjoying Indian music and delicious Indian street food in Foyer 1 by Junoon. The introduction will take place between 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. in the Swing.

From 6:00 p.m. onwards, Amsterdam-based DJ Mous will set the mood with atmospheric music before the performance, followed by cheerful Bollywood and Punjabi beats afterwards — perfect for anyone who feels like dancing. She began her DJ career during the pandemic and has since performed at many events, including the Fake Sangeet.

Aftertalk: The Goddess
After The Goddess, a post-show conversation will take place in the auditorium. Rukmini Vijayakumar, artistic director of the Raadha Kalpa Dance Company and choreographer, and composer Ambi Subramaniam will discuss the creation of this impressive production. The discussion will be moderated by Sharon Wezer.

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Ooievaarspas discount  
Ooievaarspas holders are eligible for a discount on the ticket price for this concert. To book tickets, we need to see your Ooievaarspas for registration purposes. Please contact our booking office to book your tickets.  

Credits

Concept, choreografie en regie: Rukmini Vijayakumar
Compositie en arrangement: Ambi Subramaniam
Lichtontwerp: Gyandev Singh
Licht: Boy den Boer
Dans: Rukmini Vijayakumar, Padmashree K S, Asokavadhani, Priyadharshini Rajendran, Surabhi Gopal, Reanna Ranjan, Manasvee Gupta, Rutu Paradkar, Mridula Sriram
Viool: Ambi Subramaniam
Zang: Raghuram Rajagopalan
Percussie: Sunaad Anoor
Mridangam en percussie: Anoor Vinod Shyam
Productie: Ramya Kadambi, Sharon Wezer
Contextprogramma Amare: Sharon Wezer
Beeld: Sunny Jagesar

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