Rivers Remember

Following a week of international artistic exchange, Rivers Remember invites audiences to experience the first public sharing of a new choreographic dialogue between Northern Ireland and India.Under the direction of Maiden Voyage Dance Company, internationally acclaimed Odissi dancer and choreographer Kavita Dwibedi and Northern Ireland contemporary dance artist Maeve McGreevy, explore how movement carries memory across cultures, landscapes and generations.Inspired by the rivers of Ireland and India as living carriers of history, the work draws together the expressive language of classical Odissi and contemporary dance to reflect on identity, belonging and the stories our bodies remember.Rivers Remember offers audiences a unique opportunity to witness an evolving creative process-where two distinct movement traditions meet through curiosity, collaboration and artistic exchange.Join us for this special performance and post-show conversation with the artists.Supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Prabha Khaitan FoundationKavita Dwibedi
Odissi Dancer, Choreographer & Artistic Director, Sanchari Foundation (India)Kavita Dwibedi is one of India's leading Odissi dancers, choreographers and educators. With more than three decades of professional practice, she has performed extensively across Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East, earning international recognition for her expressive performances, innovative choreography and commitment to cultural exchange.As founder of Sanchari Foundation, she has dedicated her career to nurturing new generations of dancers while developing contemporary approaches to classical Indian dance through performance, education and international collaboration.Maeve McGreevy
Contemporary Dance Artist & ChoreographerMaeve McGreevy is a Northern Ireland-based dance artist, performer and choreographer whose practice explores collaboration, embodiment and socially engaged performance. Her work is rooted in curiosity, experimentation and the relationship between movement, memory and place. Through Rivers Remember, Maeve brings her contemporary choreographic practice into dialogue with the rich movement vocabulary of Odissi, creating a shared space for artistic research and intercultural exchange.Creative Partner - Maiden Voyage DanceMaiden Voyage Dance is one of Northern Ireland's leading contemporary dance organisations, creating bold and imaginative work that connects artists, communities and audiences through movement. Alongside producing original dance productions, the company champions artist development, participation and international collaboration, supporting new choreographic voices and creating opportunities for dance to engage with diverse communities across Northern Ireland and beyond.Through Rivers Remember, Maiden Voyage Dance brings its expertise in contemporary dance practice and artistic collaboration to this international residency, supporting the creative exchange between Northern Ireland and India and helping to foster new relationships between artists, audiences and cultures.About ArtsEktaArtsEkta is Northern Ireland's leading intercultural arts organisation, creating ambitious artistic collaborations that celebrate cultural diversity through high-quality contemporary arts practice. For over two decades, ArtsEkta has developed festivals, commissions and international partnerships that connect local audiences with artists from around the world, using creativity to build understanding across cultures.About PK FoundationPK Foundation is an India-based cultural organisation dedicated to preserving and promoting classical Indian performing arts while encouraging innovation through education, artistic exchange and international collaboration. Working with leading practitioners, the Foundation supports opportunities for traditional art forms to engage with contemporary practice and global audiences.