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Bengaluru Dance: 25 Years of Collective Growth
8 Feb
Summary
- Contemporary dance was unfamiliar in Bengaluru over two decades ago.
- Attakkalari celebrates 25 years, highlighting collaborative evolution.
- Bengaluru's receptive population fuels contemporary dance's growth.
When Jayachandran Palazhy began his contemporary dance work in Bengaluru more than twenty years ago, the art form was still unfamiliar to many. Today, as his organization Attakkalari celebrates its 25th anniversary, the landscape has transformed significantly, reflecting the city's own dynamic evolution. Palazhy emphasizes that this growth was not a singular achievement but a testament to time, openness, and constant collaboration.
He recalls a time when contemporary dance was nascent in the city, but a growing community of dancers and artists fostered its development through dialogue. Palazhy attributes Bengaluru's receptive environment and its diverse, curious population to the continued expansion of contemporary dance. This openness encourages new somatic expressions and reflection on contemporary life.
Palazhy views contemporary dance as deeply connected to its societal context, embodying present realities, memories, and future aspirations. This philosophy has guided his choreographic endeavors and his mentorship of emerging dancers, ensuring the art form remains a vibrant reflection of society.
