Apaam Swarupam - the form of water, is a solo Bharatanatyam production based on the rivers of India. It incorporates symbolism, regional cultures, languages, Hindu mythology, and geography to tell the story of the major rivers of North and South India: Ganga, Yamuna, Tungabhadra, and Kaveri. These rivers have been vital for India's past and present economy, but with climate change, our rivers are threatened. Telling the stories of these rivers is my way of reminding our global society of the need to engage in conservation and preservation efforts.
Sahana Balasubramanya (she, her) is an acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer and professor of mathematics. An impanelled artist with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), she has performed widely to critical acclaim, bringing to stage both traditional presentations and thematic productions. She has been conferred with awards and titles for her work in India and the USA. Sahana served as a senior faculty member at Ganesa Natyalaya, India from 2007-2013 and was an instructor with the Vanderbilt Dance Program from 2014-2018.