First UK performance of a new work inspired by the theme of goddesses and female empowerment.
First UK performance of a new work being developed by Devika Rao in collaboration with Katie Ryan, Manuela Benini, Prem Rai, Yorkshire Dance and sampad. Concept and mentoring by Piali Ray and Chitraleka Bolar. Music by Praveen D Rao.
Evolving out of research undertaken by Devika, Yaa Devi explores the idea that classical Indian dance can be made more accessible through contemporary narratives, without diluting the purity of classical dance vocabulary.
Inspired by the theme of goddesses and female empowerment, the work uses Bharatanatyam, Kathak,Odissi and Yakshagana to explore the roles of women in traditional and contemporary societies.