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Experience the artistry of Bharatanatyam in\u00a0SAMAR: {summit; kama},<\/em>\u00a0a captivating performance led by acclaimed dancer Sujit Vaidya. Accompanied by live Carnatic music, this presentation honours the choreographies of his guru, A. Lakshman, while exploring the layered meanings of \u201csamar\u201d\u2014from the Sanskrit representation of Kama, the God of Eros, to the Urdu interpretation of a summit or peak.<\/p>\n

Through intricate movement and evocative storytelling,\u00a0SAMAR<\/em>\u00a0delves into themes of desire, intimacy, and transcendence. Featuring an exceptional ensemble of musicians\u2014Curtis Andrews (mridangam), Arno Kamolika (nattuvangam), Sheema Balakrishna (vocals), and Shriram Rajagopalan (violin)\u2014this production brings the full depth of Bharatanatyam\u2019s musical and rhythmic traditions to life.<\/p>\n

Beyond its technical mastery,\u00a0SAMAR<\/em>\u00a0challenges colonial hierarchies in the performing arts, celebrating South Asian classical traditions while engaging with contemporary conversations on queerness, stillness, and gaze. Don\u2019t miss this rare opportunity to witness Bharatanatyam in its most immersive and thought-provoking form.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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