Ahead of her show, celebrated dancer-choreographer Anita Ratnam tells us what contemporary dance means to her and why Mumbai is home to some of the best artistes in the genre

On a phone call from Chennai, Anita Ratnam seems worried about the incessant rains that have been lashing the city for over a week. She has a flight to catch to be in Mumbai the next day, for her inaugural performance at the NCPA's Contemporary Dance Season, 2017. But it isn't just about her performance. The accomplished dancer, choreographer and scholar is as much a keen audience member as she is a performer.