Despite its dark and difficult subject matter, Khayyam and her five fellow dancers create some beautiful images as dramatic solos are interspersed with physically demanding yet fluid ensemble, contemporary kathak choreography that’s full of neat patterns, fast turns and whirling arms. The cast’s long dresses accentuate the movement wonderfully - David Mead

BIRD by Amina Khayyam Dance Company

Review | Seeing Dance

Perhaps the most engaging part of the performance was Abirami Eswar and Jane Chan’s piece towards the end of the show. It seems Abirami was telling the story of someone overwhelmed with grief and sadness.

Jane assumes the position of her consciousness, standing directly behind Abirami with barely any distance.

Both dancers mimic each other’s moves effortlessly illustrating how Abirami cannot escape her pain. One of the standout movements was Abirami trying to break free on a number of occasions. Both dancers would perform a groove and then with her hands spread out wide, Abirami would attempt to escape but Jane would pull her back in and then they would dance together again.

Kantha-Katha-k by Amina Khayyam Dance Company

Full Review by DesiBlitz

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Catch The Bird Who Won’t Fly by Amina Khayyam Dance Company at Summerhall 6-29 Aug 2021

“The swaying bodies, waving arms and intricate hand movements of Amina Khayyam and Jane Chan are powerfully expressive”
— Stephanie Green, Broadway Baby
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Thank you HK01 | Published 12 Feb 2019 | Review here

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Review by Stephanie Burrell | Published 15 Jan 2019 | Review here

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Thank you Big MAg | published March 2018

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Thank you Junior Standard | published 12 Feb 2018

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Thank you HKO1, Click Here for full article | published: 22Jan 2018 

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Thank you HKET | Published: 17 Jan 2018

Review for Amina Khayyam Dance Company's SLUT @Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2017

"The performers are wonderfully unapologetic in their movement and this alone liberates them regardless of the story." - Imogen Rowe for Edinburgh Guide

Review for Amina Khayyam Dance Company's A Thousand Faces 2017

"...Jane Chan's exquisite solo performance of Blue Velvet left an indelible mark on the audience." - Anna Kuppuswamy for Pulse

©Stuart Walton: Image from Amina Khayyam Dance Company's Yerma

©Stuart Walton: Image from Amina Khayyam Dance Company's Yerma