Rukmini Vijayakumar Instagram – Heat makes you lose stamina like almost nothing else does. It was hot during this outdoor performance and my costume was drenched by the time the Tillana began. I always believe that we prepare for the worst conditions, not for the best. It’s easier to dance in an air conditioned studio with sprung wooden floors, wearing a light fabric salwar. It’s a whole other thing to dance outdoors in 35 degrees, on a carpeted stage, in silks. We can always make excuses for when things go wrong… but I tell my students that there will always be something wrong. Practise prepares us to dance despite many things not being conducive to have a perfect performance. We just have to dance… and be in the moment and enjoy it, trusting that our practice will carry us through. Tillana from a recent performance with @raghuramvocals @shyam_rhythmgam @karthik_vydhatri and Mahesha swamy And ofcourse my coach @somyarout2806 ♥️ #bharatanatyam #tillana #improvise #vasantotsavam #templefestival #indiandancer