Show Reel of the Week: Dancer – Tanveer Alam

Give us your elevator pitch of who you are, what you do and what your skill set is.

My name is Tanveer Alam, and I am a dancer and choreographer who works through the forms of Kathak (Indian classical dance form), and western contemporary dance. My work is a reflection of my truths of a diasporic artist and inspires joy, compassion and celebration!

What is your ideal role?

Yet to be discovered!

Name your top 5 credits.

1. Endangered Species choreographed by Danny Grossman
2. Yatra choreographed by Harikishan S. Nair and myself
3. Dérives choreographed by Noémie Lafrance
4. Glaciology choreographed by Brandy Leary
5. Anant Pravaah choreographed by Sanjukta Sinha

Where do you find your inspiration?

In tradition…

What motivates you to keep performing/creating?

I can’t really imagine a life without the two… I would say creation motivates me, and performing is the cherry on top!

What should TheatreArtLife readers know about you?

I am currently working on a dance theatre project for Aria Evans! And it’s inspiring me to do more theatre!

How do we follow you on social media?

You can follow me on Instagram and Facebook

Watch Free Livestream Performance – LIVE tomorrow, April 10th, 1 PM (Eastern time)

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