Bharatanatyam Beyond Boundaries

Caste Away: From Tradition to Heresy is a powerful solo Bharatanatyam work by Dr.

Prathiba Batley, exploring five shades of womanhood — divine, comic, lover, survivor, and the disruptor.

Drawing inspiration from ancient Tamil poetry, the piece reimagines the classical dance form for contemporary audiences.

It is both celebration and provocation — a visual and emotional odyssey that speaks across cultures, generations, and identities.