Marga(m)
by Divya Kasturi Dance Company
A virtual reality dance experience blending Bharatanatyam, South Asian heritage, and immersive technology.
[Work in Progress]
MargaM is a groundbreaking first-of-its-kind virtual reality experience that bridges past, present, and future by exploring the rich world of Bharatanatyam, a 2000-year-old classical Indian dance form.
The journey MargaM - meaning "path" or "journey" - invites audiences to step inside the sacred world of temple dance, breaking down historical barriers of access and representation.
This experience is more than a performance; it's a cultural exploration that:
Democratises traditional temple spaces
Elevates the ‘voice’ of female temple dancers
Connects ancient dance traditions with cutting-edge technology
Challenges historical restrictions of caste and gender in cultural spaces
2025 (ongoing)
Role: Lead Creative Technologist
Project for Divya Kasturi Dance Company
Created by Divya Kasturi Company
Direction, Choreography & Performance Divya Kasturi
Lead Creative Technology Clemence Debaig
VolCap & Technical Partners Guildhall Production Studio, Target 3D
3D assets Sam Lawrence
Digital Dramaturgy Rebecca Evans
Producer Kyla Booth-Lucking