The stepwell at Ammapalli Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple at Shamshabad first witnessed a dance performance by Sandjhya Rao, organised by Parampara in 2016; more recently the 17th century stepwell at Bansilalpet too created a cultural connect with music, dance and storytelling sessions. The staging of the performance at a stepwell itself is a unique experience for performers and audience alike. At Bansilalpet however, a platform with pillars transforms into a performance space and can accommodate about 100 people. Restricted movementsKuchipudi exponent Sravya Manasa helmed a show by her four disciples at the Bansilalpet stepwell in September 2023. While the dance performances were held at the amphitheatre, a storytelling session by Kriti Stories was organised within the stepwell.

Source: The Hindu January 25, 2024 16:40 UTC