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| Tia's Talk |
"As of July 1, 2011, I become the owner and director of the Penticton School of Dance in British Columbia. This is the same school I grew up dancing and receiving my training at since the age of three, studying ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, contemporary and singing. I remember being 16 years old and can remember exactly where I was standing when I said to myself that I would one day run this dance school. It's crazy, that along with my dream of touring and singing with AR, that this came true. These were two of biggest dreams and they both came true within a year of each other. With the new and certified teachers I have coming in to teach at the school, my students can now begin receiving high-school credits towards attaining their high-school diplomas through dance classes. This is something new for our community. I thank Babaji everyday for giving me this opportunity to give back to my hometown and the people who have supported me from the beginning of my career".
Who are you? A dancer, singer or an actor? You do many things. What is most close to you?
I'm all three. I also love to write, choreograph and direct (be it stage or film).
There are many classical dance forms, but why did you take to Kathak?
I started Kathak lessons in India when I was 7. Everytime I went back to India with my family to visit, I would pick it up again. After highschool, I decided to dedicate 6 months to going to India to study the form. After the 6 months were up, I'd realized I'd only barely scratched the surface of this form of art - if that, even. I love the form because of its fierce, rhythmic physical and musical elements, and the fact that it's all story-based on these incredible religious texts. Radha and Krishna are dynamic characters and their stories are beautiful.
How does the classical Indian dance influence the modern fusion dance?
For me, I grew dancing ballet from the age of 3 and picking up forms like jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, etc. It wasn't until I started studying classical Indian dance, however, that I really clued into how important the storytelling element is in dance all around. Studying classical not only improved my story telling, but also my tap dancing, given all of the dynamic footwork!
What do you prefer - stage or films? Why?
They are two completely different forms of performance, so it's really hard for me to pick which one I enjoy more because I love them both! I will say there is no other experience than that of performing for a live audience. I feed off of the energy that a live audience gives me. So much fun!
How was your Broadway stage experience?
Beautiful, challenging (in a great, growing way!), inspiring, demanding (8 shows a week!).... those are a few.
How was it working with A R Rahman?
I have learned and grown so much as a person and artist thanks to AR. I'm blessed in that this is the 3rd time I've worked with him on a major stage production. Performing alongside him on his World Tour takes the cake though. He is great to work with - a true visionary. He inspires me.
Where do you want to be in the future?
Healthy, inspired, and doing what I love.
Any message to aspiring artists?
Know your craft. But more importantly, stay inspired!!
About Krystal:
Singer/dancer/actress Krystal Kiran Garib made her Broadway debut in 2004 as part of the Andrew Lloyd Webber production of Rahman’s Tony-nominated musical Bombay Dreams, becoming the youngest South Asian woman to perform on Broadway in the process. Soon after, Krystal joined the cast of The Lord Of The Rings, for which Rahman, known as the ‘Mozart of Madras’, composed the score.
In addition to dancing at music concerts by Jay Sean, Jennifer Lopez and Alicia Keys among others, Krystal Kiran Garib landed roles alongside John Travolta in Hairspray and Jessica Alba in The Love Guru, even choreographing Alba’s Bollywood dance routine. An active philanthropist, Krystal has also produced numerous charitable galas including two for the Speech & Stuttering Institute, raising over $40,000 for the organization.
As one of the key cast of Rahman’s Jai Ho: The Journey Home world tour, Krystal Kiran Garib has performed Rahman’s compositions from films such as Slumdog Millionaire, Couples Retreat, Guru, and Rahman’s 1992 breakout hit Roja at 7 stadium shows to date, reaching audiences of over 1.5 million.
In-between shows, Krystal Kiran Garib has been working on directing a short film project for the Bravo! Channel, while balancing TV appearances on NBC’s Good Morning America and ABC’s Live With Regis And Kelly to name a few.
-Pics by Bob Gundu
-Pics by Bob Gundu
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