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Dance Foundation
SAVITRI - Narratives of the Heart:
The story of Savitri is a popular one.
This production takes you beyond the story into the metaphorical plane and the philosophies that it embodies. This Dance-theatre production brings together Bharatanatyam and live narratives on stage. A highly acclaimed production that has travelled to several cities across the world. The production has recently been launched as a dance film, receiving great response from digital audiences. To access the dance film,
NAMAMI NARMADE
On the banks of the great River walked several revered saints. Among them was a young boy who came in search of a Guru. Standing by the gentle waters of the Grand Narmada, one journeys into the world of Advaita. Based on the life and works of Adi Sankara, Namami Narmade is an Ensemble presentation.
A Goddess's DREAM
In the chaos of the world, how does a woman navigate the inner world? How does she seek the Divine? Rummaging through stories of other women- real, fictitious and mythical - are answers and more questions. A Solo Dance-theatre production that has been touring to rave reviews.
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SONG AND STORY
In this contemporary work on traditional poetry, the performance weaves in narratives, theatre and dance in a seamless weave. Taking the audience through the context, the multiple layers within song and the music within stories, this is a solo work created for dancers and non-dance audiences alike.
AATMA
Arising from Nothingness and then manouvering its way through the mirage of this living world, the Soul is enamoured by the ‘reality’ that surrounds it, knowing all the while that it must find its union with the Absolute. SHIVAM. AATMA is an Ensemble presentation that premiered at SANKARAM by Sri Vikku Vinayakram.
UNBOXED
This is a unique series of experimental performances that take a closer look at the creative process. Bringing the concepts within the creative process to the performance arena, UNBOXED looks at Context, Character, Poetic Meter and more with a unique artistic lens. These are a series of solo and collaborative performances.
KAUMARAM
The God Head that is worshipped popularly in Southern India- Azhagar is the War Lord, He is the Guru, He is the Lover. Beyond these affectionate forms that he is endowed with, Murugan is an esoteric concept and a Path of Worship that is awe-inspiring. This is a Solo/Ensemble presentation.
KALPAVRUKSHA
When the Wishing Tree speaks… The Banyan stands witness to several generations of Mankind. When she recounts, it gives us much to think of and deliberate. This is a Dance-theatre presentation that brings seemingly unrelated stories into a palatable conversation about life, reality and wisdom .
EPIC WOMAN
Who is Rama? Does he stand alone as the Hero of an Epic Tale? Definitely not. This Ensemble Duet production looks at the strength, valour, emotion and character that the women of the Epic tale bring to Rama. Through the eyes of Kausalya, Kaikeyi, Shabari, Sita and Urmila.