May 2020

An excerpt of the film, this photo shows Shyamala Moorty as a toddler with a grim expression and the title "Post Natyam performing dissent"

This short film about Shyamala’s creative work and life was created by Tina Bhaga in 2005. It includes photos from Shyamala’s childhood as well as footage from some of her different solo works. Watch the film here: POST NATYAM (2005) by Tina Bhaga A new generation of desi women takes Read more…

By shydance, 4 yearsMay 21, 2020 ago

Image of Dancing Storytellers performing

Cyber-Connections

Dancing Storytellers Artivity for Kids

This “Artivity,” made for the Music Center, by the Dancing Storytellers includes some participatory elements and an excerpt of an early version of the show “Indian Mythology and Me” where Shyamala plays several characters: Draupadi, narrator and a hanuman disguised as an old monkey. For an activity guide and many Read more…

By shydance, 4 yearsMay 8, 2020 ago

In the Media

Mini-Documentary

Cyber-Connections

Dancing Storytellers Artivity for Kids