Pehchaan (Identity) - South Asian Contemporary Dance Production

“Pehchaan” (Identity) is a dance production exploring some of the unique identities we experience as South Asians of the Diaspora. By engaging with the stories of our community, including immigrant and diasporic perspectives, we examine our roots, origins, culture, gender, sexuality, and dreams, to express what constitutes our hyphenated identities.
We dream of what a world that embraces us wholly could look like, while simultaneously articulating the realities of our lived experiences. How do we find a sense of belonging? How can identities that seem conflicting not only co-exist but harmonize? How can we find ways to celebrate our culture while critically engaging with the aspects of it that reinforce hierarchy, division, and hatred?

With Indian Contemporary Dance movement and music from South Asian folk traditions, indie artists and even Bollywood, we strive to delve into the layers of what it means to be ourselves. “Pehchaan” is performed by Ishami Dance Company and features Grammy Award Nominated music artist Annette Philip.

90 min Show Runtime (No intermission)

Location: Dixon Place - 161A Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002

Please come early! No Assigned seating We have an immersive show in this black box theater space, so we would like for you all to be there early and seated so we can start on time. Once the show begins late seating will be difficult to accommodate as it will affect the dancers’ entries and exits.

If you are unable to attend due to financial reasons, please let them know as well and something can be worked out!

If you any questions email us at info@ishamidancecompany.com