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]
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
A dancer is a dancer it is said, but today with over 45 years of dance experience behind me I can guess a dancers personality by just knowing what television serials they often like to watch. Whether it’s respite from a hectic day at work, or a sad excuse for a social life, or a […]Read More
For a dancer it is very important to know who you are and what you stand for. So, it becomes very essential for an artist to know one’s purpose, vision, mission and values that is what finally define ones place in the world of art and if a performer knows what he or she wants […]Read More
Academician, Bharatnatyam dancer, scholar, musician, composer, choreographer and mentor Padma Bhushan CV Chandrasekhar passed away after a prolonged illness. Professor CV Chandrasekhar who was fondly called Chandru Anna was an alumnus of Kalakshetra, he was known for his uncompromising approach to his art of Bharatnatyam and Carnatic music. He handled all his various roles in […]Read More
We in India believe that Sri Lanka is the land of Ravan, but most us don’t know that this country is called The Pearl of the Orient and also the Teardrop of India. If golden beaches, rising waves, misty mountains, mighty elephants, stealthy leopards, giant whales, a majestic past, lovely tea and warm smiles could […]Read More
Few years back in 2020 the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar by Government of India was given to Dr Vasanth Kiran, who is an accomplished Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dancer from Bangalore. He has performed in over 20 countries and composed over 100 songs for both Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi and released in […]Read More
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