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]
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
New musical drama Humare Ram has taken India by storm, hundreds queue up to catch the untold stories of Ramayan on stage. Rahull Bhuchar who is the force behind Felicity Theatre and also sashays the complex role of Lord Ram in Humare Ram worked on this musical treat for over two years. I was fortunate […]Read More
Undoubtedly Indian dances have mesmerised the world, our culture of Indian classical and folk art is so captivating that people from all countries, ethnicities and religion get drawn towards it. Maya Sapera Dance Company headed by the supremely talented Maya Sapera is a production company with different dance and music groups, they offer a high-quality […]Read More
We all love to dance till it is fun and entertaining but, when it comes to taking it too seriously some teachers and students push it beyond boundaries and that is when it becomes a break dance factually, there are some killer dance moves, quite literally in all dance forms. Be it Indian classical dance, […]Read More
According to Hindu Philosophy Lord Shiva, the source of Yoga, danced the world into existence and gave it order; the universe is thus viewed as Nataraja, the ‘Cosmic Dance of Shiva’. Dance and yoga have long been described as two rivers stemming from the same source (The One). I spoke with Yoga and Fitness guru […]Read More
The Spanish Flamenco and Indian classical dance Kathak have many similarities, infact if one digs into the history of Flamenco one will find Indian roots. Artists often collaborate and present shows with the two dynamic dance forms. Renowned Kathak exponent Anonna Guha pirouettes and actress danseuse Paris Laxmi’s Flamenco moves enthralled the audience at a […]Read More
Kathakali is one of the most ostentatious dances in the classical dance world, it is very well appreciated yet it does not have many students who whole heartedly take up the art of this intricate and elaborate dance form. Renjish Rajan Nair is one rare artist who has dedicated his life for Kathakali. He has […]Read More
It is a privilege and an exceptional opportunity when one gets to experience international dance in its most authentic form. Renowned Korean dancer Yi Chul-jin made a rare stop in India and performed and held workshops for Korean Dancer appreciation in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Nasik, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkatta and Hyderabad. Audience in each […]Read More
As many as 1,484 Kathak exponents dancing on the rhythm of Raga Basant in Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh, created a Guinness World Record. The record was created on the opening day of the recently held 50th Khajuraho Dance Festival organised by the state government. “The largest Kathak dance was achieved […]Read More
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