Founded by Ranee Ramaswamy in 1992, Ragamala Dance has evolved into a company of international stature that performs the immensely complex South Indian dance form bharatanatyam. The company of seven women imbues an ancient art form, originally performed by female acolytes in Hindu temples, with contemporary vigor. The demanding technique takes over a decade to even begin to master. As dancers channel intricate rhythmic strands through slapping feet, pliant torsos, highly articulated hands,... More »
