Swedish Performing Arts for an International Audie
nce 2015 1
Photo Markus Kinnunen FÖRENINGEN ARMAR&BEN/MARIA
NAIDU The Life and Times of Ms Karen Henderson (working title), solo, 50 minutes. Karen Henderson was born in Austin, Texas, but grew up in Täby, a Stockholm suburb. Or was it Calcutta? This work presents the audience with different, sometimes contradictory life stories like the plot threads in a mystery. Who is Karen Henderson, and where is she from? Malmö based choreographer Maria Naidu, of Swedish-Indian heritage, reached adulthood in New York and maturity in Sweden. She draws inspiration from her personal experiences and the prejudices she has encountered. Without straying into autobiographical territory, she examines her roots and asks questions surrounding ethnicity and cultural identity. Contact Maria Naidu info@marianaidu.com www.marianaidu.com CIRCUS DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE VENUE YOUTH