A 68-year-old Kathak Master and a 32-year-old tap dancer collaborate in a dance tour across India, facing challenges to preserve their cultural heritage.
Synopsis
A 68-year-old Kathak Master and a 32-year-old tap dancer collaborate in a dance tour across India, facing challenges to preserve their cultural heritage.
Synopsis
Kathak Master Pandit Das, 68, and tap dancer Jason Samuels Smith, 32, form an unexpected partnership in the documentary "Upaj: Improvise." Their collaboration, titled "India Jazz Suites," takes them on a tour across India. The film captures their efforts to blend traditional Indian dance with American tap. It also addresses the challenges they face in maintaining their cultural heritage amid the influence of modern pop culture. The documentary runs for 78 minutes and was released in 2013.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Pandit Das, a master of Kathak dance.
- See Jason Samuels Smith's tap dancing skills.
- Find out how East meets West in dance.
Did You Know
- Pandit Das is 68 years old and a master of Kathak dance.
- Jason Samuels Smith is a 32-year-old tap star.
- The film features the dance performance 'India Jazz Suites.'
- The documentary runs for 78 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the main dancers featured in Upaj: Improvise?
The main dancers are 68 year old Kathak Master Pandit Das and 32 year old tap star Jason Samuels Smith.
What is the name of the dance collaboration that tours through India?
The dance collaboration is called 'India Jazz Suites'.
What is the duration of the documentary Upaj: Improvise?
The duration of the documentary is 78 minutes.
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