When sea of knowledgeable and eminent practitioners of the art get together under one roof, what can one expect? Either there are fireworks between them or an evening to a pulsating cosmos. The evening curated by Kalashri Dr Lata Surendra was nothing short of that. The talks and the performances based on the theme ‘ARDHANG […]Read More
Sandip Soparrkar holds a doctorate in world mythology folklore from Pacific University USA, an honorary doctorate in performing arts from the National American University, He is a World Book Record holder, a well-known Ballroom dancer and a Bollywood choreographer who has been honored with three National Excellence awards, one National Achievement Award and Dada Saheb Phalke award by the Government of India. He can be contacted on sandipsoparrkar06@gmail.com
In the world of social media, Instagram is one new place where dancers are emerging from. They have been able to meet likeminded people and of course bring light to their art of dance. One such c. I spoke with the Instagram star on his life journey and struggles to make it in the world […]Read More
India, a country where dance is deeply rooted in ancient traditions, still struggles to accept it as a serious career choice. It is ironic that in a land where classical dance forms like Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, and Odissi originated, and where Bollywood songs are considered incomplete without dance, choosing dance as a profession is still […]Read More
‘The father of Odissi Dance’ Guru Mayadhar Raut, the revered Odissi dance maestro and Padma Shri awardee, recently passed away at the age of 94. Born on July 6, 1930, in the village of Kantapenhara, near Cuttack in Odisha, his life’s journey was a testament to unwavering dedication to the classical arts and the revival […]Read More
Almost a decade ago the iconic Sir Richard Branson made a unique dance and music promotion on his Virgin Atlantic flight. Which had all the passengers asking for more, it was promotion of Motown the Musical. On that Sir Richard Branson answered a few email questions for me: What inspired you to bring such an […]Read More
Harshotsav, a dance and music festival was celebrated in Mumbai recently. It was organised by the dance guru Pandit Ram Mohan Maharaj and Parul Mishra. Pandit Ram Mohan Mishra, a prominent figure in the world of Kathak, is celebrated for his intricate footwork and fluid expressions, which reflect his deep understanding of the dance’s traditional […]Read More
India had a distinguished visitor all the way from America to conduct a dance workshop. Archie Burnett is a celebrated American dancer and choreographer known for his pioneering work in voguing, a style of dance originating from the LGBTQ+ ballroom scene. As one of the leading figures of voguing’s international recognition, he has helped bring […]Read More
Mamta Raut was a renowned Odissi dancer known for her grace and dedication to preserving this classical dance form. Her impeccable style and devotion to Odissi earned her immense respect in the world of Indian classical dance. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Madhumita Raut has emerged as a celebrated Odissi dancer herself. Trained under her […]Read More
Geeta Chandran celebrates golden jubilee of her Bharatanatyam career on
Renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer Geeta Chandran is celebrated for her graceful and emotive performances. With a deep understanding of classical dance, she has trained under prominent gurus and has been performing for five decades. She is also known for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of Bharatanatyam through her innovative choreographies. She has […]Read More
In a world where social media thrives on viral videos and controversy, Sannati Mitra, a content creator, recently found herself in the eye of a storm after a video of her dancing in a towel at the iconic India Gate in New Delhi went viral. The video, inspired by the famous towel dance sequence from […]Read More