Mythili Prakash, one of the world’s leading young dancers and choreographers of Bharatanatyam—a classical Indian dance form, brings her intimate and resonant solo workJWALA (Rising Flame)to The Barns. Prakash will be accompanied onstage by live musicians for a night of “music and dance [that work] together in trance-inducing harmony” (The New York Times). Her transfixing choreography explores fire as a symbol of loss, hope, life, and death in our current global moment. As theLife of Piactress describesJWALA, “What prompts every moment forward in life, is the flame burning unseen within us.”About the District of Raga series:Wolf Trap and District of Raga continue their collaboration with the fourth season of this celebrated series at The Barns, highlighting the rich cultural and musical traditions of South Asia. From vibrant dance to raga-inspired instrumental exchanges, the series celebrates a dynamic journey through traditional and innovative South Asian performances.VIEW FULL DISTRICT OF RAGA SERIES