HINDU SWING

CREATOR · ARTISTIC DIRECTOR · CHOREOGRAPHER

TRACING THE INDIAN ROOTS OF AMERICAN JAZZ DANCE.

Hindu Swing explored the largely overlooked relationship between Indian classical dance and American theatrical jazz through the work of pioneering choreographer Jack Cole.

Conceived and directed by Namita Kapoor, the production brought together jazz, tap, Bharatanatyam and Kathak with live jazz and Indian percussion—reimagining this interconnected dance history through movement, music, visual storytelling, and performance.

$12K JAMES IRVINE FOUNDATION SUPPORT · 3 SOLD-OUT ODC PERFORMANCES · 20+ DANCERS + MUSICIANS

$15 K WATTIS FOUNDATION GRANT RECIPIENT

the idea

Hindu Swing traced the overlooked influence of Indian classical dance on American theatrical jazz through the work of pioneering choreographer Jack Cole.
Research · Concept Development · Cultural Storytelling
Brought together jazz, tap and Bharatanatyam to explore the shared rhythms, gestures, and histories connecting Indian and American dance forms.
Artistic Direction · Choreography · Collaboration
Transformed the research into an original multidisciplinary production combining choreography, live jazz, Indian percussion, and visual storytelling.
Creative Direction · Performance · Live Music · Visual Storytelling