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
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
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
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
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