Aditi MangaldasForbidden

In this powerful solo work, Aditi Mangaldas reflects on a question that is more urgent than it has ever been. Why are women the world over, from conservative as well as liberal societies; sanctioned, judged, controlled, hounded and eventually punished to have the courage to own their desire? In a unique dance vocabulary of contemporary dance based on kathak, FORBIDDEN looks to explore the root of this fear and persecution. Underscored by a wide range of cultures from across the globe, Aditi will journey through emotions and experiences, reclaiming her desire. The work is in three parts: Awakening: Dream, Fragrant flower, Cage Playing the Game: Denial, Adornment, Seduction, Rage Burning: My story, Consigning to flames all that is FORBIDDEN