Ishita blends elements of Bharatanatyam and Chhau in her productions at IMGE. “I’m deeply inspired by mudras (artistic hand gestures) and nuanced abhinaya—the isolated way of expression ...

In its early years, it was quite similar to Bharata Natyam but developed into a court entertainment with more emphasis on footwork than on mudras (hand formations). Its intricate footwork and rapid ...