ABOUT

The IMGE Methodology deconstructs Ishita Mili’s unique approach to globalized movement and storytelling. It is the foundation behind IMGE’s repertoire and educational offerings by identify connection points across bharatanatyam, Mayurbhanj chhau, house, old-way vogue, hip hop through groove, form, rhythm, and expression. The methodology is grounded in:

  • Teaching points of connection in alignment, grooves, and rhythm between Indian and American dance

  • Using universal lessons from nature as a movement map for physical and emotional expression

  • Adapting hybridized movement as personal expression through individualized storytelling.

“The intensive allowed us to understand ways we can both embrace and disrupt how our bodies move.”
— Intensive Student
“Being in this piece, which is influenced by a form I grew up with as well as my culture and identity, being staged and considered virtuosic in an academic and intellectual setting like Princeton makes up for all the times I didn’t feel like I could claim the label of ‘a dancer’.”
— Princeton Student

  • These 2-3 day intensive offer a deep dive into:

    1. Integrating cultural movement + theory from India & US

    2. Developing individual and reflective movement expression and healing through global storytelling

    These intensive have toured nationally from New York, San Francisco, Austin, LA, and more.

    Join or intensive

  • ~1-2 week teaching residency combining workshops, choreography commission, IMGE production development, speaking engagements, and final community showing featuring student commission and IMGE repertoire performances.

    1. Course/Series:

      • Intro to Diasporic Dance: India to America

      • Storytelling Through Choreography Course

    2. Masterclass: Introduction to IMGE Methodology

  • Choreography commissions comprise of:

    1. Creating customized choreography for a select student/participant group

    2. Guiding through a specific detailed storytelling sequence created for, on, and with students

    3. Preparing students for live performance

    Ishita offers university, studio, and private commissions.

HIGHLIGHTS

Gonzaga University Teaching + Artist Residency

Spokane, Washington

Princeton University Guest Choreography

Princeton, New Jersey

Agni Katha Intensive + Show

Austin, Texas

Mona Khan Company Choreography Commission

Milpitas, California

“There’s something about when you experience something you’ve never seen before but feels so familiar because it’s so true and genuine to someone. Ishita moves with such clarity that it is easy to resonate with. ”
— Intensive student