This duet brings together vibrant performers Kasi Aysola & Archana Raja in a performance celebrating the timeless Kuchipudi form. Kuchipudi is iconic for its undulating flowing energy that is brought out by both dancing bodies. Storytelling from a dramatic approach is emphasized as the dancers aim to take the audience on a journey of myriad emotions, evoking ‘rasa’ or experience.
The artist’s intention is to engage with diverse people, showcasing the universal nature of this classic dance style.
2 dancers Running Time: 60 - 90 mins Live or recorded music
Through Fish Eyes “Through Fish Eyes” is a unique performance that utilizes Bharata Natyam to create awareness about the ocean and it's dwindling marine ecosystems. The ocean comes to life, telling tales of how man and nature once co-existed in harmony. The abundant and thriving ocean has been ravaged by humankind, leaving it in a critical state. Is this blue planet becoming a plastic planet? Can the hand that has destroyed now be the hand of change, or is it too late?
5-7 dancers Running time: 60 min Live or recorded music
Amba Shikandi: A Journey of Courage - NOT TOURING Inspired by the great epic, "Mahabharata", this work narrates the story of Amba. She goes to great lengths to avenge herself in her quest to destroy the indestructible Bhishma, after she is ostracized due to unfair circumstances. Amba is ever evolving, ever transforming — as are we. No matter what adversity she faces in life, her inner resilience shines through, breaking boundaries and carrying her forward. 4-5 dancers Running time: 85 min Live or recorded music
Festival of Solos - NOT TOURING Using the codified format of the 19th century Tanjavur Quartet, Margam: The Path unfolds the traditional Bharatanatyam repertoire. The most popularly practiced format today, the margam pays homage to the tradition of the solo repertoire as well as its adaptability to group work that this dance has evolved to in this modern day. 1-5 dancers Running time: 85 min Live or recorded music
Prakriti: The Faces of Goddess Earth - NOT TOURING
Prakriti: The Faces of Goddess Earth visualizes the cycle of creation to liberation. The cosmic mother is the womb, Garbhini, from which the entire universe & earth are born as the basis for all life. Thus, as the earth goddess, she breathes life into all creatures on earth. She is the essence of the five elemental energies – fire, earth, air, water & space. Ultimately, she herself consumes all, reuniting the core of oneness. 3-5 dancers Running time: 85 min Live or recorded music