Exploring Human Emotion & Vulnerability through Indian Classical Dance

Abstract What does it mean to be human? Given the rise of Artificial Intelligence and conversations about machines replacing humans, it got me to reflect on what exactly it means to be human. For me, it means being flawed, emotional and vulnerable beings. In our fast paced lives, we often forget to pause and actually feel and experience whatever emotions we're feeling – whether thats anger, sadness, beauty, love or gratitude and through my project, I want to explore these emotions through the medium of dance. I truly believe that our ability to feel these emotions and be vulnerable is what makes us human and special and I want to celebrate that through dance.