Aaiye/Welcome (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 & Devika Chandnani
Music: Sound design and mix by resident composer Saúl Guanipa
Videography & Editing: Melissa Wu (828 Media)

Run Time: 30 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 & Rohan Bhargava
Music: Zara Zara by Bombay Jayashri (Instrumental)
Videography and Editing: Jessica Ray

Run Time: 5 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, 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, Elise Pacicco
Live Music: Beat boxing 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

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, Rohan Bhargava

Run Time: 5 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, 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, Sean Roel 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, 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, Sean Roel 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, Sean Roel 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, 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, 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, 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, Holly Ledbetter

Run Time: 12 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, Shane Larson

Run Time: 8 minutes


Generation Z (2015)

Brings forth the 21st century poster girl with all of her tease, fun, and sophistication

Choreography: Rohan Bhargava in collaboration with the dancers
Dancers: Mariel Harris, Holly Ledbetter

Run Time: 4 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, 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, 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, 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, Alison Defranco

Run Time: 8 minutes