The Spirit of the Body

Important Update: These performances were postponed due to Hurricane Sandy. Tickets for the originally scheduled November 1 performance are now valid on November 15; tickets for November 2 are now valid for November 16; tickets for November 3 are now valid for November 17. Ticketholders should call 212.721.6500 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions or concerns.

• Malavika Sarukkai, choreographer and dancer
• Chitrambari Krishnakumar, vocals
• Srilatha Shamshuddin, nattuvangam
• Balaji Azhwar, mridangam
• Sai Shravanam Ramani, tabla
• Srilakshmi Venkataramani, violin

Program Notes

Art can transcend the physical world, illuminating a path for a spiritual journey. Classical Indian dancer Malavika Sarukkai uses her body as a vehicle for this type of metaphysical experience. Here, she performs her creation Yatra, a pilgrimage for the artist and the audience. Poetry combines with music deeply imbued with the rich Hindu heritage of India in this dynamic meditation.

“Without any doubt the most expressive of contemporary Indian dancers.” —New York Times

Co-presented with Baryshnikov Arts Center. These presentations of The Spirit of the Body are made possible in part by The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, Inc.

These performances are followed by White Light Lounges.

Please note: Performances begin promptly at their scheduled times.
There is no late seating.

This performance is approximately one hour and 15 minutes long, with no intermission.