--- title: "Experimental Bharatanatyam and Dance Collaborations" description: "Explore unique Bharatanatyam collaborations blending classical Indian dance with Western literature and global music. Discover cross-cultural contemporary dance performances." canonical: https://mytribe.in/delhidancer/bharatanatyam-performances/collaborations-experimental-works last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Experimental Bharatanatyam and Dance Collaborations Tribe Verified · Performed at prestigious international arts festivals By [Tanya Saxena](https://mytribe.in/delhidancer) · Performs across Delhi NCR and travels pan-India · ₹28K Per Performance (up to 30 mins) (estimate) Part of [Bharatanatyam Performances](https://mytribe.in/delhidancer/bharatanatyam-performances). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/delhidancer/bharatanatyam-performances/gallery) Exploring the intersections of classical Bharatanatyam with global literature, music, and contemporary themes to create new dance narratives. ## Photos and videos - ![Another moment from my collaboration with French flautist Samuel Bricault. Here, I am interpreting Debussy's music, finding common ground between the Indian 'nayika' and the nymphs of Greek mythology.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f16e839-8e33-44b8-942d-cf748c7a6c2c) - [Video: This video is from 'Les Flutes Enchantes', an experimental piece commissioned by Alliance Francaise. It explores the parallels between Krishna and the Greek god Pan, set to Debussy's 'Syrinx'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19de6e60-7684-4e2e-a28b-7a4773295af1) - [Video: An excerpt from 'Yami', a dance theatre production based on Ibsen's 'A Doll's House'. Using props and contemporary movement within a classical framework, I explored the protagonist Nora's journey toward freedom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c32ff0d0-f856-4fd7-bc76-945b42948c6b) ## About Collaborations & Experimental Works When commissioning an experimental work, keep in mind that the stage becomes a narrative space where lighting and floor design are as critical as the choreography itself. For productions like my Ibsen-inspired work, I require a mandatory 45-minute technical rehearsal to map these cues. This ensures that the storytelling, whether it involves aerial motifs or minimalist set design, feels deliberate rather than incidental. My work in experimental Bharatanatyam is rooted in the belief that classical forms are not static artifacts but living languages. I look for the dialogue between traditions. In 'Les Flutes Enchantes', commissioned by Alliance Francaise, I explored the mythological parallels between the Indian deity Krishna and the Greek god Pan, set to the music of Debussy. This was not a simple fusion; it was an inquiry into how two distinct cultures—one Indian and one Western—process the archetypes of mischief and divinity. Similarly, in my dance theatre piece 'Yami', I moved away from the traditional Margam to explore Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House'. Using contemporary movement and props within a classical framework, I sought to understand the protagonist Nora's struggle for agency. These collaborations require a deep dive into the source material, whether it is European literature or classical poetry. What this means for a client is that these projects are research-heavy and collaborative. We are not just setting steps to music; we are building a world. I involve musicians, stage designers, and other dancers to ensure the visual storytelling is cohesive. Whether it is a solo performance or a larger dance theatre piece, the goal is always the same: to make the 'nayika' or heroine of our stories relevant to the questions we ask today. If you are looking to commission a piece that pushes boundaries or a performance that integrates multiple artistic disciplines, let us start by discussing the underlying theme or question you want to explore. ## About Tanya Saxena I live in the space between the classical and the contemporary, always asking how a 2,000-year-old dance form speaks to the world today. Whether I am interpreting Debussy or exploring Ibsen, my work is a conversation between traditions. 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