half and halves
half and halves
"a powerful and thought-provoking dance performance that explores the experiences of the Punjabi-Mexican community in California”
"Half and Halves" is a groundbreaking dance production that celebrates the often-overlooked history of California's Punjabi-Mexican community. Created through a collaboration between San Francisco's Duniya Dance and Drum Company and the Ensambles Ballet Folklorico de San Francisco, the production merges traditional Punjabi Bhangra with Mexican Folklorico to tell the story of cultural convergence that began in the early 1900s. Through twelve captivating pieces, the performance traces the journey of young Punjabi men who immigrated to California due to economic hardship and Mexican families who fled north during the Mexican Revolution. The dance series explores themes of loss, resilience, celebration, and community-building, incorporating live music from both cultural traditions and featuring testimonials from descendants of these "half and half" marriages.
"Half and Halves" is available for in-person presentations, virtual screenings, community engagement excerpts, lecture-demos, residencies, talks and lectures, dance workshops and master classes. For more information about upcoming performances or educational programs, reach out to Joti@DuniyaDance.com.
