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In celestial light, Shantala's mesmerising movement draws beautiful patterns on an ash covered stage, creating a giant mandala. Set to the beat of live improvised percussion by Loïc Schild, she pays homage to Shiva, God of creation and destruction and a breath-taking installation begins to unfold. Trained in Kuchipudi - originally an Indian male dance form - Shantala has worked with some of the greatest modern directors and choreographers including Maurice Bejart, Peter Brook and Pina Bausch.