Past Production

Utthana!

Freedom of the Soul

Utthana (Elevation in Sanskrit) is a story of a soul’s quest for freedom.
This production is a fable of three children who befriend a rare and beautiful dancing bird, whose life of liberty and self-expression is threatened by a powerful king. It is about an innocent wish that imprisons a soul, causing misery and pain. Enacted through the graceful dance movements of Bharathanatyam by the students of Nrityalaya School of Dance, this is a story that celebrates the ability of human consciousness to rise above selfish needs. A story that teaches us that it is friendship and mutual respect that brings us the greatest joy, and elevates us to higher consciousness. 

Story and concept: Haricharan Ramachandra and Chandana Haricharan