One of my favourites, today’s youth dancing icon, Kumar Sharma is a gifted and versatile dancer whose artistry reflects both deep-rooted tradition and a vibrant contemporary spirit. His graceful movements, expressive abhinaya, and powerful stage presence have earned him appreciation from audiences and connoisseurs alike. With dedication, discipline, and an unwavering passion for dance, he […]Read More
Humanoid Robots Take to the Dance Floor Recently on August 25, 2026, Beijing witnessed a performance that seemed to belong more to science fiction than to a sports arena: humanoid robots competing in dance. As part of the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games, held from August 22 to 26 at Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval—popularly […]Read More
kar, I A French-born dancer, choreographer, actor, and movement practitioner Dr. Gilles Chuyen, has been based in India since 1994. Trained in folk dance, Modern Jazz, ballet, and contemporary dance in France, he later explored Chhau Mayurbhanj, yoga, meditation, and Indian classical dance traditions. He has choreographed more than 50 plays and musicals and has […]Read More
A Bharatanatyam dancer, educator, writer, activist, and a budding politician from Kerala, Adrija Das is a transgender artist, she has transformed her personal journey of self-realisation into a powerful artistic expression. She has trained under several renowned gurus and is particularly known for her nuanced abhinaya. She became the first transgender jury member in the […]Read More
In an era where rapid development often overshadows cultural preservation, iconic Bharatanatyam and Odissi exponent, former Rajya Sabha Member, and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. Sonal Mansingh has made a compelling appeal for the creation of an Indian Heritage Service (IHS)—a specialised cadre dedicated to protecting and promoting India’s rich cultural heritage. In this exclusive conversation, […]Read More
An extremely innovative platform created to help dancers, choreographers, artists, and other creative professionals find genuine work opportunities without relying solely on personal contacts is GYGS, founded by Akash Tiwari. It aims to simplify the hiring process by connecting talented artists directly with clients through verified profiles and portfolios. The platform focuses on bringing professionalism, […]Read More
A Bharatanatyam dancer, Podcaster, TedX speaker and an emerging choreographer Vinay Tiwari, has trained under Vidushi Rama Vaidyanathan. Hailing from Salempur in eastern Uttar Pradesh, he is committed to bringing Bhojpuri language, culture, and traditions into the world of Indian classical dance. His debut solo production ‘Abhadra’ reflects his unique artistic vision and explores the […]Read More
These two words – GSP and GPS- are basic to our culture. Indian culture, today or eons ago, is about ancestor worship, elements worship (vedic times), later, idolisation, bhakti, shakti and all progressions. In the art field, especially our abhyaas arts, that’s performing like dance, music, even acting a guru was paramount to learn not […]Read More
One of Pakistan’s most fearless cultural voices, who uses dance as a powerful medium for artistic expression, social justice, and women’s empowerment is Sheema Kermani. A renowned classical dancer, choreographer, actor, and human rights activist, she has spent decades challenging conservative norms while keeping the traditions of Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and theatre alive in Pakistan. As […]Read More
India’s foremost exponent of the authentic royal Ghoomar and Naach traditions of Rajasthan and the Executive Director of the Gangaur Ghoomar Dance Academy is Jyothi D. Tommaar. A disciple of Padma Shri H.H. Rajmata Goverdan Kumari of Santrampur, she has dedicated nearly four decades to preserving and promoting these rare folk dance traditions. She brought […]Read More
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