Actor Rima Kallingal on making use of Vinu Daniel’s architectural space for an experimental dance video

Physics, artwork and dance mix right into a charming sequence of twirls, leaps and nimble steps as actor-dancer Rima Kallingal turned architect Vinu Daniel’s new constructing, Pirouette House, right into a efficiency space.

“The pirouette is a dance move that is universally known by all, regardless of whether you are a dancer or not. It comes naturally and the sheer joy in a twirl is insurmountable,” states Rima.

In the dance video, Rima and Mamangam, her troupe, give you an energetic efficiency that makes use of the “natural ligh, exposed red bricks, bamboo grills, cement finish and metal scaffoldings that he [Vinu Daniel] has reused in the house,” she says.

The dancers have been eager on choreographing actions that anybody keen on dancingcould relate to. “As a dancer starts spinning, they fabricate their own pirouette that is not bound by technicalities. It is the one that gives them an emotional meaning. So, this video is for anyone who has lifted their hands for that heady spin,” states Rima.

In order to boost the heat of the body, they determined to decide for pure gentle. That they might maintain it as uncooked as doable and take advantage of of the constructing with none props. Rima provides that there’s a play of contrasting forces that come collectively in a pirouette. “There is this feeling of letting go and restrain at the same time, while executing a pirouette. A dancer twirls in abandon but there is focus and concentration too. Likewise, there is a play of contrasts in Vinu’s space. He has tried this out in the walls of the building, which is a work of art. There are different elements of play on the same site,” she explains.

Recently, Rima occurred to see a dance video the place she noticed a dance troupe acting at Mexican architect Luis Barragan’s lovely creation in Casa Gilradi, New Mexico. She determined she needed to see it for herself, and as quickly because the journey restrictions have been lifted, she was in a position to journey to Mexico, the place she managed to see the landmark constructing. “I was in awe as I saw it. I knew this is what I want to do,” she says.

Had she not been an actor-dancer, Rima says she would have turn out to be an architect, inside designer, or a journey blogger. “Designing in any aspect catches my attention. I am always on the lookout for aesthetics in architecture and I have been enamoured by Vinu’s distinctive work. I read up about his building practice and I like the fact that he is constantly pushing the horizon with his ideas of space that make use of natural light and geography,” says Rima.

In the brand new regular world, Rima feels that one has to go searching for new areas to carry out and innovate to adapt to the brand new circumstances.

A gathering of minds

“Rima is a friend and an admirer of my work. She has been telling me for some time that she would like to do a choreography in one of the spaces in my buildings,” says Vinu Daniel.

When Vinu completed design for a home in Thiruvananthapuram and referred to as it ‘Pirouette House’, he knowledgeable Rima after which every thing fell into place. She and her crew travelled to Thiruvananthapuram for the dance video.

Known for his inventive expression and eco-friendly and sustainable methods of constructing, Vinu, an award-winning architect, has been within the limelight for his work that makes use of upcycled supplies and, principally, handmade bricks made on the positioning.

Conceptualised and directed by Rima, the music was by Neha and Yakzan. While Greesh Narendran and Aloshy Amal did the choreography, the dancers have been Aloshy Amal, Amitha S. Ram, Greeshma Narendran, Jyothish, Pratheesh Ramdas and Sanjana Rachel Jose.