kar, I A French-born dancer, choreographer, actor, and movement practitioner Dr. Gilles Chuyen, has been based in India since 1994. Trained in folk dance, Modern Jazz, ballet, and contemporary dance in France, he later explored Chhau Mayurbhanj, yoga, meditation, and Indian classical dance traditions. He has choreographed more than 50 plays and musicals and has […]Read More
A Bharatanatyam dancer, educator, writer, activist, and a budding politician from Kerala, Adrija Das is a transgender artist, she has transformed her personal journey of self-realisation into a powerful artistic expression. She has trained under several renowned gurus and is particularly known for her nuanced abhinaya. She became the first transgender jury member in the […]Read More
In an era where rapid development often overshadows cultural preservation, iconic Bharatanatyam and Odissi exponent, former Rajya Sabha Member, and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. Sonal Mansingh has made a compelling appeal for the creation of an Indian Heritage Service (IHS)—a specialised cadre dedicated to protecting and promoting India’s rich cultural heritage. In this exclusive conversation, […]Read More
A Bharatanatyam dancer, Podcaster, TedX speaker and an emerging choreographer Vinay Tiwari, has trained under Vidushi Rama Vaidyanathan. Hailing from Salempur in eastern Uttar Pradesh, he is committed to bringing Bhojpuri language, culture, and traditions into the world of Indian classical dance. His debut solo production ‘Abhadra’ reflects his unique artistic vision and explores the […]Read More
These two words – GSP and GPS- are basic to our culture. Indian culture, today or eons ago, is about ancestor worship, elements worship (vedic times), later, idolisation, bhakti, shakti and all progressions. In the art field, especially our abhyaas arts, that’s performing like dance, music, even acting a guru was paramount to learn not […]Read More
One of Pakistan’s most fearless cultural voices, who uses dance as a powerful medium for artistic expression, social justice, and women’s empowerment is Sheema Kermani. A renowned classical dancer, choreographer, actor, and human rights activist, she has spent decades challenging conservative norms while keeping the traditions of Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and theatre alive in Pakistan. As […]Read More
An eminent scholar, performer, and researcher in Indian classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam is Dr Sandhya Purecha. She currently serves as the Chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s apex institution for the performing arts under the Ministry of Culture. A recipient of numerous national and international honours, she has made significant contributions to dance education, […]Read More
Mira Anand For years, modern India treated many of its oldest traditions like heirlooms kept carefully behind glass. Respected, certainly, and occasionally celebrated too. But, rarely lived. Classical dance belonged to annual school functions. Ayurveda belonged to grandparents. Handloom belonged to festive occasions. Sanskrit chants belonged to temples. Ancient Indian practices often survived culturally, but […]Read More
The Hyderabad Dance Festival has quickly become one of the most exciting cultural movements in the country, bringing together classical dance traditions, street styles, community spaces, music, conversations, and performance under one umbrella. Founded by dancers and cultural curators Mohit Shridhar, Harsha Maheshwari (KOMET), and Vaibhav Kumar Modi, the festival reflects the spirit of Hyderabad […]Read More
For nine days and nine nights, Bharatanatyam dancer Vidushi V. Deeksha lived inside rhythm, breath, and belief at the auditorium of Dr. G. Shankar Government Women’s First Grade College, Ajjarakadu, Udupi, Karnataka, she performed continuously for 216 hours, resting only 15 minutes every three hours. When she finally concluded at exactly 3.30 p.m. on the […]Read More
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