Svāhā! Body-Choir with Nova Dance

Led by Nova Dance Company artists and cast members of Svāhā!, the workshops will culminate in the co-creation of an opening invocation Body-Choir performance, presented alongside Svāhā! at Kingston Grand Theatre.

Participate in the Svāhā! Body-Choir with Nova Dance!
Award-winning dancer and choreographer Nova Bhattacharya (Nova Dance) invites Kingston community members to participate in a free workshop series from September 13 to September 16, 2026. Led by Nova Dance Company artists and cast members of Svāhā!, the workshops will culminate in the co-creation of an opening invocation Body-Choir performance, presented alongside Svāhā! on October 7, 2026, as part of the Grand OnStage 2026–2027 Season.

Register to participate by August 30, 2026. Participants must be available for all the following dates:

Workshop Schedule
• Sunday, September 13, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Monday, September 14, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 15, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
• Wednesday, September 16, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM

Dress Rehearsal and Performance
• Wednesday, October 7, rehearsal time TBC
• Performance at 7:30 PM

All workshops, the dress rehearsal, and the performance will take place at Kingston Grand Theatre, 218 Princess Street, Kingston, ON.

About the Show
Svāhā! is a celebration of dance as a revitalizing ritual that brings us closer together. It is an offering of movement, music, colours, and sensations. Created by award-winning choreographer Nova Bhattacharya, Svāhā! embodies the transformative power of dance, expressing the uniqueness of the individual and the value of community. Dancers surrender themselves, sparking the imagination, conveying a range of thoughts and sensations through movement, and creating rhythm with their entire beings.

Why Join the Body-Choir?
The Body-Choir is an opportunity for community members and dancers of all backgrounds and experience levels to learn from Nova Dance Company artists and cast members of Svāhā!, immerse themselves in the creative process, explore movement practices and artistic traditions, and perform alongside the cast of Svāhā! at Kingston Grand Theatre.

To Register
Send an email to svaha@novadance.ca and tell us why you would like to be part of the Svāhā! Body-Choir.

Join us in this unique and enriching experience—be part of a performance that celebrates individuality, community, and the power of dance to bring people together.