“Conversations with Shiva: Bharatanatyam Unwrapped”

is a suite of seven new dances inspired by a traditional recital of the south Indian solo temple dance form – designed for several dancers.

Each dance, and its music, takes off from elements of tradition – basic steps, hand gestures, spoken syllables – re-presenting them with a ‘twist’, and within a contemporary theatrical space.

DANCERS:
Aditi Dhruv, Alicia Pascal, Rajika Puri, Shobana Ram, Nirali Shastri, Sonali Skandan, Malini Srinivasan, Pavithra Vasudevan

MUSICIANS:
Shobana Raghavan: Vocal, A.R. Balaskandan: Percussion/Violin, Anil Srinivasan: Musical Advisor,

Frank Wolf: Sound Engineer-Producer

DIRECTOR: Yuval Sharon

(Total running time: approximately 90 minutes.)