From Bangalore, the Etram Dance Company is led by co-founders Tishya Khare from Madhya Pradesh and Jessiya George from Kerala. Both dancers bring deep training in folk traditions under gurus Prashant Bhafalekar, Gagandeep Singh and Puneeta Hirani, and share a commitment to using their art not only as cultural expression but also as social dialogue. With their 14-member ensemble, they create work that blends rhythm, movement and emotion into narratives that resonate far beyond the stage.

At Abhivyakti, they present Mook, a performance that examines the human tendency to remain silent in the face of injustice. The title, meaning “silent,” captures the quiet but far-reaching consequences of inaction. Drawing on the diverse folk roots of each dancer in the company, Mook becomes a layered tapestry of regional identity, storytelling and collective energy.

For Tishya and Jessiya, the work is both artistic and urgent. It is a call to confront complacency and to recognise the necessity of timely intervention. For audiences, Mook offers not only the richness of folk heritage but also a reminder that change begins when silence is broken.