One of Vancouver’s leading exponents of the exquisitely beautiful South Indian dance style of bharata natyam, Sujit Vaidya also creates work which reflects a modern sensibility and questions arbitrary limitations set in the name of ‘tradition’. In this stimulating presentation, Sujit will perform short solo works, and discuss how he and other artists are increasingly challenging the traditional hierarchies, politics and stereotypes surrounding bharata natyam.
Photos Chris Randle, J’Adore Andy Photography, Chella Videos.