In touch with Padmini Chettur-Cultured Bodies and Representation of Cender in Dance

Abstract

"The intense and minimalist dance style of dancer and choreographer Padmini Chettur represents an exciting and provocative choreographic language. From her training and experience in traditional dance forms, she is creating works that evoke an alluring intelligence; her choreography, however, does not adhere to the aesthetic and formal characteristics of traditional Indian dance cliches. She has taken her dance works on tour in India and Europe, and now to the rest of the world. Vinita Ramani caught up with Padmini, and the performance of 'Paper Dolls' at the Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore (10 September, 2005)"