Baraat (Work-in-Progress, Premiere TBD)
Our newest work mixes dance with Nukkad Natak to critique South-Asian marriages and heteronormativity through a satirical and inclusive lens
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with dancers
Dancers: Nico Gonzales, Devika Chandnani, Karma Chuki,
Isabele Rosso, and Siddharth Dutta
Music: Original score by resident composer Saúl Guanipa
Run Time: TBD
Aaiye/Welcome (India, 2023)
Contemporary narratives of South Asian hospitality told through a mix of dance and Nukkad Natak, a style of Indian street theater
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with dancers
Dancers: Benjamin Jacob and Bineet Kaur / Joe Matthew
Music: Sound design and mix by resident composer Saúl Guanipa
Partners: Co-Presented by Jacob's Dance Company at AGENC COLAB
Run Time: 20 minutes
Madaari - The Monkey Master (2022)
Inspired by Indian street performers who subjugate monkeys for monetary gain, this work exposes our desire control others in personal relationships
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with dancers
Dancers: Devika Chandnani, Siddharth Dutta, Karma Chuki, and
Isabele Rosso
Music: Original music by resident composer Saúl Guanipa inspired
by Roz by Ritviz & Nucleya
Videography: Garrett Parker
Run Time: 10 minutes
Aaiye/Welcome (USA, 2021)
Contemporary narratives of South Asian hospitality told through a mix of dance and Nukkad Natak, a style of Indian street theater
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with dancers
Dancers: Siddharth Dutta and Devika Chandnani
Music: Sound design and mix by resident composer Saúl Guanipa
Videography: Grant Hao-Wei Lin at Rovaco Dance Party 2023
Run Time: 20 minutes
Waada/Promise (2020)
A short representation of queer love set to an instrumental version of a famous Bollywood love song
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with dancers
Dancers: Siddharth Dutta and Rohan Bhargava
Music: Zara Zara by Bombay Jayashri (Instrumental)
Videography and Editing: Jessica Ray
Run Time: 5 minutes
Sex Robot (KAMA, 2019)
This stand-alone excerpt from KAMA abstracts the physicality of sex to highlight dynamics of power, consent, abuse, and addiction
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with dancers
Dancers: Anna Pinault, Elise Pacicco, and Jihyun Kim
Music: Original score by resident composer Saúl Guanipa
Run Time: 10 minutes
The Underground (KAMA, 2019)
This stand-alone excerpt from KAMA explores the emotional pull between connection and isolation within the elusive space of queer nightlife
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with dancers
Dancers: Nico Gonzales, Anna Pinault, Alden Henderson,
Elise Pacicco, and Jihyun Kim
Music: Original score by resident composer Saúl Guanipa
Run Time: 17 minutes
Slow Motion Lament (KAMA, 2019)
This stand-alone excerpt from KAMA is a highly initmate and tender exploration of queer love and heartbreak
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with dancers
Dancers: Nico Gonzales and Alden Henderson
Music: Original score by resident composer Saúl Guanipa
Run Time: 15 minutes
KAMA (2019)
An evening length production dissecting contemporary notions of sexual intimacy, desire, abuse, addiction, and connection
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with dancers
Dancers: Nico Gonzales, Anna Pinault, Alden Henderson,
Elise Pacicco, and Jihyun Kim
Music: Original score by resident composer Saúl Guanipa
Run Time: 65 minutes
Connections (2019)
A meditative reflection on the meaning of home
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancer
Dancer: Anna Pinault
Music: Original score by resident composer Saúl Guanipa
with vocals by Tais Szilagi and live viola by Dudley Raine IV
Run Time: 10 minutes
Kool Kids 2.0 (2017)
A satire on capitalism presented with live beatboxing
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with dancers
Dancers: Mariel Harris, Jared McAboy, Nico Gonzales, and Elise Pacicco
Music: Live beatboxing and original composition by Fernando Acevedo
Run Time: 25 minutes
The Devil's Advocate (2016)
Chaos ensues when the devil is unleashed on judgement day
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with Nico Gonzales
Dancer: Nico Gonzales
Music: Sinnerman by Nina Simone
Run Time: 12 minutes
past works
Pendulum (2017)
A saucy and comic duet depicting two bobble-head dolls; commissioned for 7:1
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancers
Composer: Yufei Chen
Dancers: Jared McAboy, and Hannah Seiden
Run Time: 6 minutes
A Kindred Spirit (2017)
A quartet that laments the loss of a loved one; commissioned for 7:1
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancers
Composer: Justin Rosin
Dancers: Nico Gonzales, Mariel Harris, Hannah Seiden, and Sean Nederlof
Run Time: 8 minutes
Triple Helix (2017)
A contortion inspired trio accompanied by 7 cellos; commissioned for 7:1
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancers
Composer: Michael Spiroff
Dancers: Nico Gonzales, Mariel Harris, and Jared McAboy
Run Time: 10 minutes
Labyrinth (2017)
This high energy quintet is inspired by the metal genre of music; commissioned for 7:1
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancers
Composer: Stanislav Fridman
Dancers: Nico Gonzales, Mariel Harris, Jared McAboy, Hannah Seiden, and Sean Nederlof
Run Time: 8 minutes
Training in Love (2017)
An opus on love between two men in a militaristic setting; commissioned for 7:1
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancers
Composer: Zachary Catron
Dancers: Jared McAboy and Sean Nederlof
Run Time: 9 minutes
Dream Myself (2017)
An improvisation of solo voice and electric guitar with one male dancer; commissioned for 7:1
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancer
Composer: Alex Chadwell
Dancer: Nico Gonzales
Run Time: 6 minutes
What did you say? (2017)
A dancer and musician (marimba) respond to each other's rhythmic dynamics; commissioned for 7:1
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancer
Composer: Brian Denu
Dancer: Mariel Harris
Run Time: 10 minutes
Kool Kids 1.0 (2016)
The idea of "kool," first embodied in a solo and then broken down in a trio
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancers
Dancers: Mariel Harris, Jared McAboy, and Nico Gonzales
Music: Original composition by Austin Guerazzi
Run Time: 23 minutes
Black Widow (2016)
Inspired by the venomous female black widow spider
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with Hannah Garner
Dancer: Hannah Garner
Run Time: 10 minutes
Azadi (2016)
Notions of "freedom" prevalent in the hybrid culture of India
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancers
Dancers: Mariel Harris, Holly Ledbetter, Jared McAboy, and Rohan Bhargava
Run Time: 30 minutes
Havas (2016)
An intimate relationship highlighting themes of lust, love, and sexual inhibitions
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancers
Dancers: Jared McAboy and Mariel Harris
Run Time: 8 minutes
A Time of Confidences (2016)
This piece comprises of only improvised movement structured using a detailed choreographic score
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancers
Dancers: Mariel Harris, Jared McAboy, Nico Gonzales, and Holly Ledbetter
Run Time: 12 minutes
The Wedding (2015)
An abstract interpretation of a marriage ceremony between two men
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with Jared McAboy
Dancers: Jared McAboy and Rohan Bhargava
Run Time: 5 minutes
Johnny Bravo vs. Johnny Bravo (2015)
A comedic duel inspired by the famous cartoon character Johnny Bravo
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancers
Dancers: Nico Gonzales and Shane Larson
Run Time: 8 minutes
The Shake Up (2015)
Side-eye, sass, and groove come to life in this study of space and rhythm
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancers
Dancers: Mariel Harris, Nico Gonzales, and Holly Ledbetter
Run Time: 4 minutes
The Missing Mizaru (2015)
A duet that explores themes of masculinity, trust, and support
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with Jared McAboy
Dancers: Jared McAboy and Rohan Bhargava
Run Time: 11 minutes
ALROCO (2015)
Two women have an intense and passionate conversation through movement
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancers
Dancers: Alex Tenreiro Theis and Courtney Escoyne
Run Time: 10 minutes
Game Theory (2014)
This work for seven dancers presents an ever changing game of positions
Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancers
Dancers: Elise Pacicco, Lorena Delgado, Joey Giordano, Mariel Harris, Dimitri Kalaitzidis, Marissa Wiley, and Alison Defranco
Run Time: 8 minutes