Introducing the next generation of choreographers- Vidya Patel
Synopsis
Inspired by the storytelling in Indian classical dance, this piece by Vidya Patel is a love letter to her roots in kathak dance with a twist that embraces her own choreographic style. Set against the backdrop of the sounds of nature, this piece strips dance down to its bare bones to embrace the natural background and environment.
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