Performance

Venue	Union Chapel
	Also: Studio
Town	Inner London
County	Greater London
From	12th June 2003
To	12th June 2003
Union Chapel (V253)
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Elbow Room Dance Company - Medsmama and Me

Work:: Elbow Room Dance Company (S520833241)

Production:: Medsmama and Me (T1219464502)

Medsmama was a young woman who grew up in a traditional family amongst cotton, factories, vineyards and orchards, but also in the shadow of fear. When the Armenian Diaspora took place in the early 20th Century, Medsmama lost her entire family, her entire village, heritage and culture. This performance is Medsmama's story incredible courage, compassion, wisdom and love as she shows the importance of looking forward in life and the dangers of not looking back in history.

Choreographer	Ani Tchakmakdjian
Choreographer	John Harvey
Director	Baby Agis
Music	Daniel Weaver
Performer	Shakeh Avanessian

Listing:: L726776611

Medsmama and Me

Medsmama was a young woman who grew up in a traditional family amongst cotton, factories, vineyards and orchards, but also in the shadow of fear. When the Armenian Diaspora took place in the early 20th Century, Medsmama lost her entire family, her entire village, heritage and culture. This performance is Medsmama's story incredible courage, compassion, wisdom and love as she shows the importance of looking forward in life and the dangers of not looking back in history.

Reviews

London Dance: 08Jun03:
Excellent, I saw the first performance at The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen. The use of video, music, and both comtemporary and traditional Armenian dance was really quite unique. An emotionally charged and beautiful piece of dance.

User Reviews

London Dance (08Jun03): Excellent, I saw the first performance at The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen. The use of video, music, and both comtemporary and traditional Armenian dance was really quite unique. An emotionally charged and beautiful piece of dance.

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