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Shantha Ratii unearths a warrior queen's story through dance
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Marrying traditional martial art forms such as silat from the Malay archipelago with kalaripayattu from India, the dance presents live battle sequences seldom seen in Indian fine arts productions.
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SINGAPORE - In her first staged showcase since the start of the pandemic, veteran dancer Shantha Ratii will be re-inventing the rules of combat as she explores the psyche of a warrior queen in mediaeval India.
Marrying traditional martial art forms such as silat from the Malay archipelago with kalaripayattu from India, the dance presents live battle sequences seldom seen in Indian fine arts productions.
