..............As the performance rolled on, the audience was treated to a medley of dances from the spiritual to modern fusion.

The dances reflected the variety of Tanusree’s exposure. The special effect lighting, the music, the rich costumes gave the impression of dynamism, energy and youthfulness. The audience was warm in its response to the diversity in the dances from a fisherman’s ritual, to Rajasthani culture to the rather innovative scene of a chess player’s mind.

One common thread in all this was the marked shift away from the traditional moves of classical Indian dance. What struck the audience most was the balance between modern and traditional dance and the wonderful group synchronization even in exhaustive moves.

But culture is ever evolving and the performance was a reflection of the change. Ms. Shankar must be lauded for her efforts to bring together cultures and yet balance the diversity of the different forms.