Rageshri Thillana (Lalgudi Jayaraman)

Concept & Choreography: Yamini Kalluri

Yamini's Intention:
"As I delve deeper into the aesthetic beauty of Kuchipudi's movements and the fluidity of the dancing silhouette, I also seamlessly blend in my ballet influences to craft this piece. This is an abstract work, dedicated to the Lord of Dance and Destruction, Shiva. Through this piece, I celebrate the versatility and dynamism of Kuchipudi's movement vocabulary, which is paired with a mesmerizing and repetitive musical arrangement. The contrast between the ever-evolving dance and the recurring musical rhythms reflects the metaphysical ideas I explore during my choreographic process."