Padma Menon


Mudra for a new dance culture
Changing the meaning and source of “new” in dance
This strand is inherent in very foundation of Mudra as a dance centre. The work of Padma and the development of the Dhuman technique inevitably leads to a new way of thinking about dance. This way is a seeking within each practice to express modernity. Padma is committed to new ways of creating modern dance cultures that are non-western.

Mudra for women-Powering dance to transform life

Mudra for dance professionals - Transform to renew
Are you a choreographer/dancer wondering “what next“?
Are you looking at other dance cultures to enrich your own perspective?
Do you wish to explore the spirituality of your dance practice?
Mudra provides mentoring support to choreographers seeking ways of creating new dance languages from their traditional forms.

Choreographers/dancers/artists who have worked with Mudra
Sulini Nair (Mohini Attam)
Dheepu Baburaj (Bharatha Natyam)
Shalini S (Kuchipudi)
Apoorva Bose (Bharatha Natyam)
Susheela Umesh (Bharatha Natyam)
Suma (Bharatha Natyam)
Gopikrishnan (musician- traditional Kerala drummer)
Hari (musician- traditional edakka player)
Gunvor Karlsen (Norway- modern dance)
Margaret Jenkins Dance Company (USA-6 dancers- modern dance)
Heida Arnadottir (soprano- Iceland)

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