Michaela DePrince, the renowned ballerina whose life journey from war-torn Sierra Leone to the world’s most prestigious ballet stages captivated millions, tragically passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, grace, and inspiration. She was more than just a celebrated dancer; she was a symbol of hope, courage, and the power of dreams. In […]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 [email protected]
Storytelling has always been integral to Indian classical dance forms, allowing for the rich depiction of mythological, historical, and contemporary narratives through various classical arts. A recent show titled Aneka, featuring Bharatanatyam dancer Aparna Menon in collaboration with Odissi artist Sharmila Mukherjee, showcased a remarkable synergy between two highly skilled performers. The performance delved into […]Read More
They say some artists are born with a natural talent, while others argue that artistry can be developed through teaching and practice. Omkar Bhatkar falls into the former category. He is neither a trained dancer nor a trained theatre artist, but he is such a natural performer that dance, drama, and poetry flow effortlessly when […]Read More
Beauty of a dance festival is its theme and the best part is to witness the theme taking shape on stage through dance. Kalashri Dr Lata Surendra known for curating festivals with unique themes once again came up with the theme of Shapath – An Ode unto Vows, Oaths, Resolutions in Mythology. This show had […]Read More
Navigating the complex landscape of Indian performing arts with Sandhya
One of the most iconic figures in the world of culture today is the chairperson of Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) Dr Sandhya Purecha. Her most significant achievement has been performing all 324 shlokas of the Abhinaya Darpanam, an ancient treatise on dance, in a solo performance. This work has been preserved in an audio-visual format […]Read More
One of India’s leading Kathak artists of her generation, Sanjukta Sinha is known for her technical expertise and immense artistry. A solo dancer of distinction, she has also performed in ensembles as well as collaborated with several leading international names across various dance forms, keen to create contemporary expressions of dance based on Kathak. She […]Read More
There are many dance forms that are getting popular in the world and contemporary dance is on the top of the list. Contemporary dance itself has many forms under its huge umbrella. In the last two decades India too has opened its arms towards this highly expressive and physical dance form, there are many dancers, […]Read More
As the sunsets spreading its molten glows across the expanse of the sky, the one and only one-star dual dancer who could negotiate both styles of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam to its most optimal level and many a time going to the most unbelievable and unmatched levels is and will always be The Yamini Krishnamurthy (1940-2024). […]Read More
Mythological dance dramas are gaining popularity in India, and one such dance drama that is making waves all over India is Chitrangada – Ek Sashakt Naari, written by the pillar of Indian Literature Guru Rabindra Nath Tagore and directed and choreographed by Madhumita Chakraborty and Tony Chakraborty. For over three decades, Madhumita and Tony have […]Read More
Relationship of pets is said to be one with unconditional love and affection. Pet parents treat pets not just as pets but as their babies and many a times take more care of them even more than their own self. It is the love that makes this bond strong and everlasting. But what happens when […]Read More