The stage is bare but for a single figure. Clad in vibrant silk, she moves with precision, grace, and a quiet power that demands attention. Each gesture, each footfall, speaks a language older than words, one that carries stories of love, longing, and the quiet rebellion of womanhood. This is Sringaram—Tales of Love, a performance that transcends time, space, and culture, arriving at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in 2025.
Swaroopa Prameela Unni takes centre stage, weaving her mastery of Bharatanatyam with spoken word, inviting the audience into a world where dance is not just movement but a living, breathing narrative. This is more than a celebration of tradition—it is an exploration of femininity, identity, and the countless ways love manifests. From the subtle arch of a brow to the thunderous strike of a foot against the floor, every moment carries a weight of history and emotion.
Sringaram, often translated as ‘erotic love’ in Sanskrit, is one of the key moods in Indian classical arts. It is sensual yet spiritual, deeply rooted in devotion and personal expression. Swaroopa, through her choreography, does not just present love in its conventional form—she invites audiences to witness its rawness, its depth, and its quiet resilience. It is a dance of contradictions—fragility and strength, surrender and defiance, tradition and innovation.
The performance is also a reflection on feminist milestones in India, tracing how love, agency, and self-expression have shaped the experiences of women across generations. There is something profoundly personal about the way Swaroopa moves—her body speaks of journeys travelled, of stories carried in the bones, and of a voice that refuses to be silenced.
Hannah Molloy from Theatreview (New Zealand) describes Swaroopa’s performance as, “★★★★★ ‘Her movement, always so graceful and gentle, has an unmistakable steel that tells us to sit up and listen and to think more deeply.’ ”
For Swaroopa, Bharatanatyam is more than a classical dance form—it is a dialogue with the past and the present. Having performed across New Zealand, from the Dunedin Fringe Festival to the Tahi Festival, she has spent years refining her craft, always seeking new ways to push boundaries without losing the essence of tradition. Now based in Perth, her upcoming performances are set to make waves in Australia’s contemporary dance landscape.
Sringaram arrives at a time when conversations around womanhood, representation, and artistic expression are gaining momentum. It is a performance that resonates across cultures and generations, reminding audiences that love—whether romantic, platonic, or self-affirming—has always been at the heart of human experience.
At the Star Theatre in Adelaide, the stage will once again be bare but for a single figure. And yet, as the music swells and the movements unfold, it will be filled with centuries of stories, emotions, and the quiet, unshakable power of a dancer in her element.
- Date & Time: 21 & 22 March 2025, 7:30 PM
- Venue: Star Theatre, 145 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton SA 5033
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