"Christopher is a remarkable storyteller. His work is rigorous, intelligent and technically exceptional, but it is also deeply generous. He creates connection wherever he performs. He reminds us that culture is not something to be preserved behind glass. It’s something to be lived, carried forward, reimagined and shared.
His work transcends cultural boundaries while remaining rooted in tradition. He honours the past, shares its wisdom generously, and creates space for new stories to emerge. Australia is fortunate to have him, and audiences who encounter his work quickly discover why he is so deeply respected, both here and internationally."
- Shankari Chandran
Christopher Gurusamy
Works
5 Arrows brings together Carnatic music, pop culture, and Christopher’s queer, interracial perspective. Moving between rhythmic dance, embodied expression, and storytelling, the work smashes, reshapes, and fuses different cultural worlds. It asks what contemporary dance can look and feel like when these worlds meet
A collection of works from Christopher’s solo career, Ānanda explores joy and celebrates what he has discovered through his journey with dance. The work reflects on the moments of connection, freedom, and joy that dance can create.
Exploring Tamil Bhakthi poetry from the 6th–9th century South India, this work is a collection of perspectives and stories taken from Periya Puranam, offering new perspectives of old tales and stories - made in collaboration with Carnatic vocalist K Bharat Sundar
wind, breath, and prāṇa, the vital force that animates all life. A symbol of freedom, strength, courage, and change, Vāyu is the guardian of the north-west and father of Hanuman. Vāyu explores the many forms of this elemental Deva through movement, music, and storytelling
UP COMING
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Sat, 10 Oct
Ānanda - Dance of Joy 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
SunPAC, 470 McCullough St, Sunnybank QLD 4109,
Australia
Sun, 01 Nov
Marabu Festival of Dance -1st Edition
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200, Australia
