Performed in Silappadikaram, a dance drama based on the Tamil epic and choreographed by Vidhya Subramaniam, in Sunnyvale, California. The Silappadikaram is one of the great works of Tamil literature — an epic of love, justice, and a city in flames — and the dance drama is among its most demanding adaptations.
About this event
Choreographed beautifully by Vidhya Subramaniam, the production was a deeply enriching experience and marked a first opportunity to be part of a full-length dance drama. Bringing to life such a powerful story of love, loss, and justice through movement and ensemble performance made the experience especially memorable.
Guru's note
The Silappadikaram demands of the dancer what no shorter form does — endurance of feeling.
