India keeps drawing Mr. Hancock back to its vibrant landscape and culture. After arriving home to Carmel, Indiana last December after his seventh trip to India, GHDT’s Artistic Director Mr. Gregory Hancock is as energized as ever to share his experiences and inspirational discoveries with theater audiences. “The scope and variety of Indian arts arevast and diverse, and I feel I have only tapped into an extremely small portion of them. I want to share my appreciation for this culture with our GHDT audiences,” Mr. Hancock explains. The intriguing stories of India’s art, culture and history will forever provoke his thoughts and its richness has naturally sparked his imagination once again to create a work of art filled with stunning music, dance, costumes and theatre sets.

A NIGHT IN INDIA will be performed by Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana June 9-10, 2017. This production will capture the beauty and diversity of this interesting country. As choreographer and story teller, Mr. Hancock will premiere new works during this performance in addition to presenting other popular company repertoire pieces with Indian flare. A mix of Eastern and Western music and dance will complement the romantic and dramatic tales of this region. As costumer, he is selecting, designing and constructing costumes and jewelry to enhance the visual authenticity of the evening. As teacher, he will inspire and direct over 20 professional and pre-professional dancers to bring their artistry to the stage. As artistic director, he will mold all theatrical elements into a one breath taking 2-hour experience. This must-see performance at The Tarkington and will appeal to audiences of all ages. To complement the evening, an Indian Market will be open in the theatre’s lobby prior to each performance.