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
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In Hindu philosophy Moksha (deliverance from the cycle of birth and death) is the ultimate aim of life for those evolved. In dance like Odissi, there’s even an item in end called Moksha. Means, the end. For those still interested in artha ( material world or things) or kaam ( life -force for procreation or […]Read More
Performing traditions are constantly evolving, says Mohiniattam exponent Mandakini Trivedi
Dance costume or the traditional attire for each dance is extremely essential, it make the dance more authentic. Each part of the dance costume has its own significance as well as importance and it even has a reason behind why it is worn by a dancer. Mohiniattam dance costume always intrigued me. So I met […]Read More
We have had many dance critics who have given their opinions or even their final word on a dance show, dance presentation, manch pravesh or a performance of an artist. It is said that a dance critics words can make or break a career of a dancer. So the position is not an easy one […]Read More
There are some artistes who mesmerise on stage through their performance and then there are dancers who play the role of the opposite sex with such ease that it leaves the audience speechless. I am talking about one such superbly talented artiste who portrays both purusha vesham (male form) and stree vesham (female form) with […]Read More