Akram Khan is a renowned contemporary dancer and choreographer. He was born in London, UK, in 1974. Khan began his dance training in the Indian classical dance form of Kathak at the age. Over the years, he has worked with several famous companies and artists, including the English National Ballet, Sylvie Guillem, and Anish Kapoor.
Khan is known for his innovative and powerful choreography that merges elements of contemporary dance with classical Indian dance techniques. His performances often explore themes such as identity, migration, and cultural heritage. Khan’s unique style and storytelling abilities have earned him numerous awards and critical acclaim.
In addition to his work as a performer, Khan is also a highly regarded choreographer. He has created works for many prestigious dance companies around the world, including the Paris Opera Ballet, New York City Ballet, and Australian Ballet.
Khan’s contributions to the dance world have been recognized with several honors, including the Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance and the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts. He continues to inspire and challenge audiences with his thought-provoking and mesmerizing performances.
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Zero degrees started as a desire of Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui to dance a duet with British-Bengali choreographer and dancer Akram Khan. Both are sons of Islamic families brought up in Europe, and both draw upon this meeting of cultures, combining complex Indian kathak dance with the speed and precision of contemporary movements. Inviting Antony Gormley…
