How odissi's beauty and spirituality continue to inspire dancer January Low


'A listening body', January Low’s new solo production, will be staged at DPAC in Petaling Jaya from July 20-22. The dancer, who has over 30 years of experience in Indian classical dance, aims to share her own personal, vulnerable and respectful interpretation of the odissi dance form. Photo: The Star/Low Lay Phon

Why do we need to dance?

This was the thought that echoed in January Low’s mind throughout the pandemic lockdown.

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