Premiere Date(s): 12/01/2009

Two classically trained dancers, one in Ballet and the other Bharatnatyam, examine the questions that come with dance, identity, and moving beyond the classical form.

Born a couple of days apart on opposite sides of the world, Amanda Miller (US) and Viji Rao (India) both began their classical training at the age of four. Now, thirty years later, following professional classical careers, they are both engaged in their own unique forms of contemporary dance. In How am I not Myself?, together with Tobin Rothlein’s video artistry, Miller and Rao dance their stories in an exciting new work of mythology, media, and madness.

Credits:
• Created by Miro Dance Theatre in collaboration with Viji Rao
• Choreography: Amanda Miller and Viji Rao
• Performers: Amanda Miller and Viji Rao
• Writing and Direction: Tobin Rothlein
• Original Music Score: Praveen D. Rao
• Video Design: Tobin Rothlein
• Lighting Design: James Clotfelter
• Costume Design: Sara McCorriston
• Promo Photo Credit: Neil Santos

Press
• Dancers from different traditions to share a stage
• Q&A: Amanda Miller, Miro Dance Theatre : City Paper
• Miro’s back, tell a friend : City Paper
• Worlds Collide : City Paper
• Arts Pick – Miro Open Studio – How am I Not Myself : City Paper

Electronic Press Kits and other Supporting Materials
• How Am I Not Myself? Residency & Outreach
• How Am I Not Myself? General Rider

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