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Unmaking Grace: The Untold Histories of Bharatanatyam
08 Mar 10:30
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Unmaking Grace: The Untold Histories of Bharatanatyam
A Provocative Talk & Conversation
Behind the shimmering costumes and sculpted lines of Bharatanatyam lies a history far more tangled than the stage ever reveals. Unmaking Grace invites the audience to step beyond the artistry and confront stories that were silenced to shape it.
In this compelling talk, led by Anne Tiburtius, we explore how caste, class, gender, colour and colonial morality reshaped an art form once rooted in heritage. And today, who gets celebrated as a Bharatanatyam dancer? Who is told their body is not disciplined enough, not graceful enough, not the right kind.
Join us for a morning of reflection, critique and reimagining. Together, we will delve into the exclusion of dancers who don’t fit dominant ideals of physique or beauty, and look toward more expansive futures where everybody fits onto the classical stage
Important information
Price:
Free to attend
Dates:
Sunday 8 March 2026
Age recommendation:
18+
Time:
10:30am – 11:30am
Venue:
Stage Two
Terms and conditions
Take Part Activities, Guidance and Terms & Conditions
Activities are dependent on minimum numbers participating, in the event that we need to cancel due to low participant numbers, a full refund will be given. We are unable to offer refunds in other circumstances.
We work hard to ensure best practise and the safety of all who attend our activities. To do this we have a number of policies and procedures in place to support our participants and visitors.
Please take a moment to read our Terms and Conditions ,Participants Guidance and associated policies. Alternatively paper copies are available at our reception in Stage Two
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