Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2011

Indian traditional dance comes together with Western classical music in Japanese-Indian dancer Shakti’s latest piece Classique Nu. Known for erotic choreography that brings Indian techniques to contemporary dance, Shakti this time will dance naked, juxtaposing sculpturesque poses reminiscent of Hindu temples against a soundtrack including famous compositions by Bach, Beethoven, and Yann Tierson. Her husband Jörg M. Hacker, director and chief scientist of Airborne Research Australia, provides the videography and lighting to accompany the performance.

Shakti Studio, Oct 20-23 (listing).