Dr Swarnamalya Ganesh
When the lights go up, Dr Swarnamalya Ganesh brings the stage to life.
With a high spirit of participation with the audience, Swarnamalya succeeds in evoking that feel of a light hearted, enjoyable evening of dance and grandeur, yet with no pomposity - and seldom does one see Bharatanatyam of today evoke such a mood. Swarnamalya Ganesh has dedicated a lifetime of passion, raw talent, and hard work to every research and performance piece.
On her pursuit towards historic revivalism and community activism, her deep artistic vision and academic authoring become part of an investigative journey. Explore the portfolio to participate in her vision and journey.
"In a world of partisan faith and antecedence, my life and art have changed with the understanding that music and dance were a dialogue on civilization. The lost dance repertoires of Sadir, demonstrate inclusiveness & multi culturality epitomizing harmony and bonding of humanity"
Dr. Swarnamalya Ganesh
Jakkini
A SOUTH INDIAN SADIR CONNECTION TO
SUFISM- REVEALED, REVIVED AND RECONSTRUCTED
A finding that changed the very core of South Indian Dance History,
establishing it as a multicultural and inclusive art form
Sivalila
Abstract movement vocabulary built around the rigors of self-discipline of the body and mind through Sadhana, dismemberment of the mind from the form to the formless-Rupa to Arupa. Mystic gestural and mimesis symbols to project experiences of the ether and mortal worlds. Dancers, each are Rudra with Supra powers, moving to reconstructed 17th century Magudu Swaram
Gondhal
Reconstructed from Marathi roots of Sadir
Gondhal- a dance form that was in vogue until the 18th century was lost in practice. As part of her doctoral research Dr. Swarnamalya Ganesh researched and reconstructed the lost connections and the pedagogy of this Tanjavur Gondhal dance which was part of the Sadir margam for centuries. She has revived this on stage as part of her series From The Attic. She has been working with the Gondhala players of Tanjavur for this reconstruction and has unearthed many Gondhala sahityams from Manuscripts in the Saraswati Mahal Library, Tanjavur
Choreographing Society- A Tryst with Destiny by Dr. Swarnamalya Ganesh
Choreographing Society- A Tryst with Destiny by Dr. Swarnamalya Ganesh
Kabir Bhajan danced By Dr. Swarnamalya Ganesh
When Stories take Form- RUSH- Dr Swarnamalya Ganesh & The Madras Sadir Company
"Where is an end when there in no beginning"- Rumi
Swarnamalya is often described as a multi faceted personality. A dancer, scholar, musician, teacher, choreographer, actor, public speaker, art activist, her journey of learning is perennial. She dons many hats and does it all with great style and sincerity. Her popularity and knowledge are widely acclaimed.
Dancer
"Swarnamalya is a unique artiste. Its not only because of her extraordinary creativity but because she is an artiste and a scholar, her interpretation of history through performance standout every time she puts on a costume and takes the stage. Her Sadir performances have often been windows to history and an era bygone. She re-imagines the past, creating spaces where specific kinds of dancing and singing existed, but understanding the past in tandem with the present is her style..."
The Hindu, Friday Review
Contact
2 D, Raga Foundation, No 12, 11th Street, Nandanam Extn,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600035, India
