Akademi at 40 | SADIR: Dancing for Rajahs, Nawabs, and the Officers of the Raj (2019)
Dr. Swarnamalya Ganesh shares the experiences of seeking out hereditary dancers; piecing together closely guarded anecdotes and repertoire pieces.
Dr. Swarnamalya Ganesh and Chitra Sundaram explored the narratives, the women, and the repertoire of Sadir Āttam: the command performance of the 17th – early 20th century that was presented in darbars and salons for royalty, aristocracy and officers of The Raj.
This event presented the her-story of the Sadir dancer; her repertoire and her reputation as an articulate, charming and sophisticated performer. Dr. Swarnamalya Ganesh shared the experiences of seeking out hereditary dancers; piecing together closely guarded anecdotes and repertoire pieces.
