For the first time, India’s schoolchildren are getting a structured introduction to the country’s rich traditions of classical music, dance, and theatre through NCERT’s new Arts Education textbooks — Bansuri (Classes 3–5) and Kriti (Classes 6–8). The curriculum aligns with the National Education Policy 2020’s vision of rooting learning in the Indian ethos while keeping […]Read More
With her commanding stage presence and deeply evocative artistry, Sanjukta Sinha has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Kathak. A dancer, choreographer, and creative visionary, she continues to push the boundaries of the classical form while staying rooted in its spiritual essence. In this candid conversation, she reflects on her training, […]Read More
The Indian film and dance fraternity lost a gem on October 15, 2025, when veteran actress, dancer, and teacher Madhumati, born Hutoxi Reporter, passed away at the age of 87 in Mumbai. With her passing, an entire era of rhythm, grace, and cinematic dance artistry bid farewell. A beloved figure who mesmerised audiences on screen […]Read More
If you’re an avid Instagram Reels viewer, chances are you’ve seen the latest viral video of two choreographers performing an impromptu Bharatanatyam to the iconic Bollywood track Mere Dholna. The performance has mesmerised viewers across the Internet. The clip, shared by Pankaj Pandey on Instagram, features him and fellow choreographer Prakhyati Srivastava both dance teachers […]Read More
A dedicated Bharatanatyam dancer who trained under Guru Gargi Balakrishnan and the late Guru P.R.C. Nair, for the past 15 years, she has worked as a makeup and costume artist on some of India’s top dance reality shows. In 2020, Sindhu Nair founded the ‘Ghungroo Festival’ in memory of her late brother and husband — […]Read More
Today I feel overwhelmed to write about this extraordinary girl, Jhinuk Alvares, an internationally acclaimed Indian dancer whose journey spans from classical Odissi and Kathak to competitive Latin ballroom on the global stage. Trained across India, Russia, Europe, and the USA, she has represented India in over 40 international competitions, earning a world ranking and […]Read More
Shama Bhate – like many a youngster – was introduced to Kathak because families in post-Independent India were slowly getting away from the stigma of nautch, a word the colonial British rulers had coined to describe our highly-stylised temple traditions of offering service to deities through song and dance. She wore thick glasses because she […]Read More
An acclaimed Odissi artist, Guru, performer, teacher, and choreographer Ranjana Gauhar is known for her deep devotion to the classical art form. A recipient of the Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, she has played a pivotal role in popularizing Odissi globally. She trained under the legendary Guru Mayadhar Raut and later founded the […]Read More
Alladi Sarada, later Sarada Hoffman (1929–2025), affectionately known as Sarada Teacher or Chinna Sarada, was more than a Bharatanatyam exponent—she was a visionary pedagogue who shaped the way classical dance is taught and performed across the globe. As a senior faculty member at Kalakshetra Foundation, she played a pivotal role in standardising what is now […]Read More
One of the worlds most well known contemporary artists Jose Agudo was on a India tour, his career shaped up after many exciting projects like his dance at the London Olympics Opening Ceremony, performing at the Davis Cup Opening in Madrid, ‘A Thousand Shepherds’ for Cape Dance Company in South Africa, ‘Glansvit’ for Norrdans in […]Read More
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