Walk the sky celebrates the life of Mahadevi Akka who invited the ire of her husband the King, the entire city and her own parents, for writing and singing. Seeking the freedom to write her poetry, she left the abusive constraintes of her royal marriage despite threats to her life. Alone in the forests, shorn of all social support, she took her yearning for Shiva to absolute enlightenment. The collaborative choreographic effort, uses martial arts, yoga and Dhrupad singing and was praised by crtics in the Washington Post. An enormous mask represents the enraged Durga in righteous indignation, dancing on behalf of all who seek to voice their freedom.
