'B R A H M A - J A L A - D H A R A' (Music Composed by GS RAJAN)

An ode to the river Ganges, the symbol and essence of India, its origin and the legends revolving around it. Ganges has been a cradle for the early Indian civilisation, nurturing them with its pure clean water. This is a sensitive production on Ganges, invoking its past glory and beauty, just as it cries out in pain against its heavy pollution. "For someone as young as Rama to choreograph these not so ordinary pieces is a feat in itself"…The Times of India "Rama's portrayal of Ganga flowing down to the earth was truly an inspired piece of choreography"..Indian Express

 

'I KNOW SO I AM' (Music Arrangement: RAMA VAIDYANATHAN)

I know so I am is a unique attempt to combine the vibrancy of Bharatanatyam with the poignancy of contemporary concern on SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS.The frame work of presentation is the blank poetic verses in English written and narrated by MEERA KHANNA.This production was premeiered in New Delhi.

 

SWASHAKTI (Music Arrangement: RAMA VAIDYANATHAN)

Swashakti presents the inherant strenghts of the Indian woman.Starting from the ARDHANAREESWARA concept where Siva is depicted as half man and half woman,the Indian Woman and Man complement each other's strenghts.lakshmi the goddess of wealth, Saraswati the Goddess of learning and Durga the Goddess of empowerment are the three ideals around which the Indian woman must build up her self esteem and power.The presentation draws from ancient literature and is held together by the blank verses in English by Meera Khanna.

 

Footsteps of Time' (Music by GS RAJAN)

This is a group choreography dealing with an abstract idea like TIME, one of man's greatest inventions, tracing its footsteps from immemorial to the modern time. It depicts the breakup of eternal time into past, present and future for human perception. With verses taken from the Rig Veda, it depicts how the celestial bodies like the Sun and the Moon by bestowing light and darkness, were significant reference points during the vedic age. In contrast, how in modern times, man has ignored the movements of these celestial bodies and has become a slave to the clock. Eternal time has been reduced to an eternal race against time. "However, the belle of the new choreographies ball was undoubtedly Rama Vaidyanathan"..The Hindustan Times

 

'Aangikam Bhuvanam' - a cosmic self - (Music by GS RAJAN)

Rama choreogrpahed and presented this unique ballet with a group of 15 dancers and presented at the historic 'Purana Quilla' in New Delhi on the occasion of Ananya Festival of the Government of Delhi. This production was highly appreciated by all.

Forthcoming Productions:

Shringara Trayi - Dance production in
collaboration with noted art historian,
Dr. Harsha Dehejia. To be premiered on
12 October 2008 in Ottawa, Canada.

Kalindhi Katha - 'Yamuna tells a story'.
To be premiered in IIC experience
festival, New Delhi on 16 October 2008.