Under Construction - UC Films

English (subtitled), 60 min, 2009, India

‘Beyond Tradition’ is a journey into the world of contemporary dance practices of India and the struggle of a new dance form to break through the traditional moulds. The film explores the genesis and growth of contemporary dance practices in India, the roots of its narrative structure and the struggle to etch an identity for itself in the Indian dance repertoire. The film documents the pathbreaking works of eminent dancers like Daksha Seth, Anita Ratnam, Aditi Mangaldas and Mallika Sarabhai. Though thematically different from each other, their works find a common ground in pushing the limits of physicality in dance and in trying to find a new mode of expression that is tied to the roots of cultural memory.

Note: Only available in DVD.