January Low's odissi solo 'dedicated' blends dance and theatre

'The process of developing this show has healed a lot of old wounds, brought a lot of resolution, and made new levels of friendship. It forced me to really analyse myself as a person, decide what my voice was going to be,' says January Low about her independent solo performance 'dedicated'. Photo: Tara Sosrowardoyo

There is a word tattooed on classical Indian dancer January Low. It sits on her left forearm, the part of her body she reserves for herself.

“I’m split between five people – my husband, my three children and myself. So I have to divide myself into five, to make sure everyone gets equal attention. My left arm is the one part of my body that is my own. I can do anything I want with it!” says Low, 32, with a laugh, during an interview at arts space DPac in Petaling Jaya.