The world of dance is often seen from the outside as a space filled with beauty, grace, glamour, and applause. Audiences witness the elegance of movement, the sparkle of costumes, and the thunder of standing ovations, believing that the dance world is a realm of pure creativity and joy. However, behind the curtains […]Read More
In an era dominated by digital consumption and fleeting attention spans, the Art Baithak initiative stands as a refreshing return to intimacy, presence, and shared cultural experience. Spearheaded by voice artist and arts patron Mona Shetty under the aegis of the Leela Ghosh Foundation, this initiative is steadily reshaping how audiences engage with the performing […]Read More
Born into a family deeply connected with music and theatre, Indumati Raman grew up in an environment where artistic traditions were both practiced and patronised. In 1966, she joined the renowned institution Kalakshetra in Chennai, where the founder Rukmini Devi Arundale was still actively guiding its artistic vision. Influenced by Rukmini Devi’s fascination with the […]Read More
One of the emerging faces of India’s digital dance movement, Noel Alexander has built a distinctive identity as a dancer and choreographer who seamlessly blends technical precision with emotional storytelling. Inspired by popular dance reality shows, Noel’s journey into the world of dance began with curiosity that soon transformed into a lifelong passion and commitment. […]Read More
Some visitors say India itself is a museum piece while others find it full of museums. India is either way, a museum country. Which is why discovering three swanky new museums in three weeks of travel in South India (that’s not one city as many North Indians think! but India’s most cultured part and its […]Read More
At Pravaha, a festival dedicated to showcasing and premiering new productions, Shringara Bhakti 2.0 emerged as a deeply reflective and aesthetically layered dance feature. Show at NCPA Mumbai was conceptualised and curated by Dr. Usha RK, an arts consultant with over four decades of experience, the production explored the interdependence of śṛṅgāra (love) and bhakti […]Read More
An internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and scholar whose life and work bridge Europe and India through classical dance is Ileana Citaristi. Trained in Odissi under the legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and deeply influenced by Kathakali, she is one of the foremost non-Indian exponents of Indian classical dance. Based in Odisha for decades, she has played […]Read More
India’s hosting of the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage marked a defining moment in the country’s cultural diplomacy. Held at the historic Red Fort under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the session highlighted India’s deep civilisational commitment to living traditions. As the nodal agency, […]Read More
Dance has always been a discipline before it became entertainment, rooted in patience, repetition, discomfort, humility, and time, long before reels, likes, and follower counts became currencies of worth; yet today, much of the dance education ecosystem is quietly drifting away from that truth, reshaped by social media culture and validation-seeking behavior because they are […]Read More
From the verandas of the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas to international Odissi stages, Carlito Catalano’s journey is one of devotion, resilience, and cultural bridge-building. A short chat with artist: Tell us about your dancing journey, your teachers and training. My first encounter with Indian classical dance happened by chance. As a shy, introverted, […]Read More
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