Breaking Chains
Saturday 27th April 2024
World Dance Day at The Bhavan
"Breaking Chains" is a dance piece delving into four key themes: Physical Vulnerability, Objectification and Body Image, Gender-based Violence, and Breaking Stereotypes. The performance vividly portrays the challenges women encounter daily, from navigating public spaces with caution to confronting objectification and unrealistic beauty standards. It addresses the prevalence of gender-based violence, shedding light on survivors' resilience and the urgent need for societal change. The dancers embody courage and strength, inspiring solidarity with all victims. The piece celebrates women who defy stereotypes, challenging societal norms and inspiring others to embrace diversity and agency. "Breaking Chains" is a poignant exploration that invites reflection on women's struggles while celebrating their resilience.
Credits
Thank you to The Bhavan for organizing World Dance Day, providing emerging artists the opportunity to bring their projects to life.
A special thank you to Prethika Jeyakumar for her collaboration in choreography. Prethika Jeyakumar is a talented artist with over 13 years of training in Ballet.
Gratitude to Mathura Panchadcharasarma for the stunning visuals.
Thanks to Karthick Iyer for his inspiring compositions, which we creatively incorporated with great respect. No copyright infringement was intended.
And a heartfelt thank you to Darshan Balasingam for the creation of the props.
