The Temple of Fine Arts had been given the honour of opening 'Ballet Under the Stars', a co-operative performance organised and presented by the WA Ballet. The Temple of Fine Arts performed the Batu Nritta, an expression of vibrant pure dance movement intertwined with complex patterns and woven in a thread of evocative melodies. The piece spoke of ancient sculptured poses - Karanas - found in Temples of Eastern India, that had miraculously come to life. Performed in the Eastern Indian Classical style of dance, Odissi and held at the Forrest Place outdoor city central public arena.