In “Prerna”, classical Indian dance forms - in this case, bharatanatyam and odissi - are used to explore the issues and emotions faced by the mother of a child who has autism. We speak with dancer/choreographer Sandhya Manoj about how the show uses classical dance to tell a timeless story of motherhood and acceptance.

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan

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Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  Front Row,  dance,  Indian classical dance,  bharatanatyam,  odissi,  autism,  motherhood,