on "Ta-ki-ta-tease"

While Narendra brought out a lively hip hop kind of josh to his dance, Aarti Bodani retained a seriousness and gentleness in hers.

Another piece that sent the crowds into the clouds was Ta-ki-ta-tease

Ta-ki-ta-tease was particularly lilting based on a three beat rhythm (hence ta-ki-ta) Both Narendra and Aarti had a good understanding.

on "Unravelled"

What was notable was that the "singer" for a dance was as exciting to watch as the dancer herself!

"Unravelled" with live music was another audience favourite.

Unravelled, A contemporary movement... with articulation of sounds brought the house down.

on "This is the Picture"

This is the picture was based on silence and Anita presented it elegantly and gracefully.

An exploratory piece that dealt with Anita's own mannerisms... translated into stylized movements.

Audience Response

Hats off to Anita for the explosive new ideas! Creating a dance ("This is the Picture") from personal gestures takes imagination and guts! I never realized how much dance and rhythm lies beneath the surface of all Indians! The male-bonding in "Pallavi" was lovely and so was the friendship quality in "Ta-ki-ta-tease". What a refreshing change to leave a performance feeling light-hearted!