Returns to Nature

‘Returns to Nature’ explores a renewed curiosity and relationship with nature, engaging with its textures and qualities. Journeying through feelings of exploration, nourishment, courage and hope, we are reminded of the infinite possibilities we have in returning endlessly to the natural world to embrace our human nature and reconnect to ourselves. During the making of the work, Nandita felt supported and guided by the following poem, which she found in looking up, on the tube of the London Underground.   'Time to be slow' by Jonn O'Donohue;   This is the time to be slow, Lie low to the wall Until the bitter weather passes.   Try, as best you can, not to let The wire brush of doubt Scrape from your heart All sense of yourself And your hesitant light.   If you remain generous, Time will come good; And you will find your feet Again on fresh pasture of promise, Where the air will be kind And blushed with beginning. (Excerpt from To Bless the Space Between Us: A book of Blessings) Concept, Choreography & Dance - Nandita Shankardass Cinematographer/Editor - Thom Seaman Music - Preetha Narayanan Assistant Editor - Kristia Morabito Production Assistant - Rob Daniel