ONLINE: From sound and word to fear of death, six concept-rich new solos emerge from interdisciplinary mentorships in Divya Warrier’s Pratiroop season 3
For some years now, Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam dancer Divya Warrier has been organizing Pratiroop, an online dance event. Divya has been trained by Guru Dr. Neena Prasad, among other gurus. In the first edition of Pratiroop online, during the COVID-19 lockdown, Divya used the platform to raise funds for underprivileged children being supported by the Warrier Foundation. Since then, the event has been supporting the cause. The concept of the event is novel – an established dancer from one dance form is paired with a mentor, a senior guru from another dance form. In the guru shishya parampara of the Indian classical arts, a disciple will usually adhere ardently to their guru’s teachings and form. The concept of a mentor may not be new, but is increasingly gaining ground since it is the gurus who want their disciples to experiment, and the disciples too want the new perspective offered by a guru from another form. This is where stepping out of your comfort zone and creativity begin. S...
