Music instinctively is coded with messages of hope and resilience, joy and humor, and the transformative power to love, respect, honor, and assist. Music unfurls our vulnerability, selflessness, and exceptional
âWould we have dreamed up this idea in a pre-COVID world? Would we have dared to ask an audience to stand outside in late January for a solid 45 minutes? I do not believe so,â says Bethany Bak, Director of Movement Education for the Indianapolis Movement Arts Collective (IMAC).       Â
And thankfully, through innovation and a passion to create, the invitation stands. On Saturday, January 23, IMAC and the Indianapolis Opera will present,
A Light in the Window â Odes to Winter. The one-night-only event, hosted by the Indianapolis Opera, will take place at the Basile Opera Center, located at 40th and Pennsylvania Streets. Audience members will take a guided outdoor stroll around the Basile Opera Center and view an eclectic array of performers through windows in a safe, yet intimate environment. Usha Sirimalle, Indy Bollywoodâs organizer and a performer in the show, says she appreciates the opportunity to dance and the logistical desi
Justin-Sears Watson says the power of art helps him use his past to empower. Author: Sarah Jones Updated: 10:10 PM EST December 18, 2020
INDIANAPOLIS Phoenix Rising Dance Studio in Indianapolis is more than just a unique name for owner Justin Sears-Watson s business. It personifies everything that a rising symbolizes.
Body Awareness
Sears-Watson, a professional dancer, exudes a welcoming presence. Even before removing his face mask for a socially-distanced sit-down interview with 13News, it was clear he was smiling from behind the cloth which had Love imprinted across the front.
This creator and entertainer is intrinsically aware of every muscle and every fiber within his body.