Varnam: The Colours of Tradition

Esplanade Recital Studio, Singapore2 dates

The v arnam which literally translates to colours is the main item and most demanding piece of a traditional bharathanatyam performance. It blends Nritta (pure dance and footwork), Nritya (expressive gestures), and Natya (storytelling). In this Varnam , audiences are taken on a playful and engaging journey through a one-sided love story. The heroine confides in her friend about her longing for a man, recounting their past encounters and the moments that made her believe there could be…