Unplanned with Yashoda Thakore

An evening of Understanding the Dancer and her story through her language of dance through her repertoire.

The Kalavantulu women were not just traditional artists but also capsules of history that carried within their bodies deeply layered knowledge of choreography and cultural context.

The Devdasi Act of 1947 caused irreparable damage to the traditional practicing communities and thus to the lineage of Kalavantulus. A sudden social detachment from the tradition created an abysmal loss of identity for the art form and its honest practitioners. The audience lost a chance to connect with the priceless presentation of ‘Manodharmam’.

Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of dance!

Host or Publisher Samarchana School of Dance