Hi 5 Lo 5 wifi takka takka dhim, a dialogue for four dancers, is a piece about intolerance and bullying. The piece originally stemmed from the experiences of the choreographer when he arrived in Canada as a young immigrant of color. Much of it is autobiographical and reflects his real experiences as a child and later on in adult life through contemporary dance, indian dance and martial arts. Expanded beyond the choreographers experience in 1968, Roger Sinha is taking a more universal approach and going beyond his own personal experiences. Hi 5 LO 5 wifi takka takka dhim also reflects contemporary society’s obsession with smart phones and social media, so prevalent in our daily life particularly among teenagers. Bullying stems from the inability to communicate which leads to communicating in inappropriate ways. Often technology undermines the frequency of people talking together in ways that are healthy and harmonious. Hi 5 Lo 5 wifi takka takka dhim credits concept and choreography : Roger Sinha Roger would like thank the dancers for their artistic contribution. Dramaturge: Gervais Gaudreault and Marie- Christine La Huu visual design : Jérôme Delapierre and Roger Sinha dancers :, Mark Medrano, Élise Legrand, Katia Lacelle, Marie-Eve Lafontaine, Erin O’Loughlin, lighting design : Caroline Nadeau editing of videos : Jérôme Delapierre and Roger Sinha video : Elysha Poirier Music : Kimmo Pohjonen, Nusrat Fatah Ali Khan, Nitin Sawney, Tchaikovsky. Musique originale pour Bharata Ballet : Dino Giancola with voice of Roger Sinha. Rap : music Dino Giancola, Voice and text Alex adm and Miss Claudia musical concept and design : Roger Sinha Text : Roger Sinha technical direction : Jack Pilon and Caroline Nadeau silk screen (costumes) : Elysha Poirier Costume: Roger Sinha and the dancers with the participation in the videos : François Richard and the students of St. Louis secondary school Merci à : Emma Rose for her contribution in the remount of the project, Lise McMillan for her assistance with the costumes; Katia Lacelle for the ballet choreography; Erin O'Loughlin for her participation in the graffiti vidéo, and Marie-eve lafontaine thank you to Sophie Côté an the students of St. Louis secondary school Thank you to Brentt Lott and the Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers for the original work of Left Hook, Right Jab and other musical notes (2011) : Kristin Haight, Lise McMillan, Sarah Roche, Johanna Riley, Mark Medrano, Emma Rose and Dean Cowinson for the original lighting Sinha Danse thanks the Maison de la culture Rosemont and the collège Jean Eudes for their contribution during the creation residency. Sinha danse is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Quebec arts council and the Montreal Arts Council.

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