An eminent Bharatanatyam exponent, choreographer, teacher, and curator whose contributions to Indian classical dance span decades is the charming Kalashri Dr. Lata Surendra. Known for her deep scholarship and spiritual approach to dance, she brings rare depth and intensity to every performance. Her productions often transcend the stage, becoming profound experiences that blend tradition with […]Read More
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
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
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
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
Recently the entire state of Maharashtra celebrated Dr Tushar Guha’s Nrityanjali’s 60th Foundation Day. Over 500 students from the age of 5 years to 76 years, performed Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Creative Dance, Rabindrik Dance, Folk Dances, Hindustani Sangeet, Light Songs and Rabindra Sangeet. Like all others I was there to witness the extravaganza created by Dr Guha […]Read More
There are umpteen stories and versions of Ramayana and dancers often bring it out in their own style and dance forms. Bharatanatyam exponent, guru, curator and choreographer Jyotsna Shourie is one artist who often comes with unique shows and unseen twists to old fables. She believes that dance has encouraged her to delve into our […]Read More
The term ashtakam is derived from the Sanskrit word aṣṭā, meaning ‘eight’. In context of poetic compositions, ashtakam refers to a particular form of poetry, written in eight stanzas. The conventions associated with the ashtakam have evolved over its literary history of more than 2500 years. Adi Shankaracharya was an 8th-century Indian Vedic scholar and […]Read More
Tijara is just under 100km from Delhi on way to Alwar but it is like 2,000 years away in time. Well, a crime novel, Tijara’s Mystery Codes, written by one of the most unusual storytellers, Hemma Myers Sood, has traced it imaginatively to 5,000 years ago, when the Pandavas no less, stayed here in Matsya […]Read More
Malavika Sarukkai seemed to have paved a way back into the world by being a student of dance, again. The Padma Shri awardee completed 50 glorious years in dance. Her new solo performance, Anubandh – Connectedness, is a call for hope. The artiste implored her audiences to navigate sorrow and solace through their primordial ties […]Read More
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