Invoking the River
After touring to India and throughout the U.S., “Invoking the River” is returning to San Francisco
One Show Only - September 20, 2026 at 4pm
Presidio Theater, San Francisco
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
“The performance unveiled the intricate tapestry of each dancer’s association with particular holy waterways, creating a poignant exploration of joy, grief, and liberation.”
– The Telegraph, Kolkata, India
Tradition, collaboration, and innovation flow together in this compelling work that pushes boundaries in, “Spellbinding performances” and “magic on stage”.
– India Currents
Charlotte Moraga is, “A powerfully thoughtful choreographer” whose “Invoking the River uses kathak to explore environmental themes, inspired by India’s sacred waterways” and sounds an uplifting, universal call for environmental justice.
– San Francisco Chronicle