When sea of knowledgeable and eminent practitioners of the art get together under one roof, what can one expect? Either there are fireworks between them or an evening to a pulsating cosmos. The evening curated by Kalashri Dr Lata Surendra was nothing short of that. The talks and the performances based on the theme ‘ARDHANG […]Read More
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In the world of social media, Instagram is one new place where dancers are emerging from. They have been able to meet likeminded people and of course bring light to their art of dance. One such c. I spoke with the Instagram star on his life journey and struggles to make it in the world […]Read More
Almost a decade ago the iconic Sir Richard Branson made a unique dance and music promotion on his Virgin Atlantic flight. Which had all the passengers asking for more, it was promotion of Motown the Musical. On that Sir Richard Branson answered a few email questions for me: What inspired you to bring such an […]Read More
India had a distinguished visitor all the way from America to conduct a dance workshop. Archie Burnett is a celebrated American dancer and choreographer known for his pioneering work in voguing, a style of dance originating from the LGBTQ+ ballroom scene. As one of the leading figures of voguing’s international recognition, he has helped bring […]Read More
Mamta Raut was a renowned Odissi dancer known for her grace and dedication to preserving this classical dance form. Her impeccable style and devotion to Odissi earned her immense respect in the world of Indian classical dance. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Madhumita Raut has emerged as a celebrated Odissi dancer herself. Trained under her […]Read More
Geeta Chandran celebrates golden jubilee of her Bharatanatyam career on
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
In a world where social media thrives on viral videos and controversy, Sannati Mitra, a content creator, recently found herself in the eye of a storm after a video of her dancing in a towel at the iconic India Gate in New Delhi went viral. The video, inspired by the famous towel dance sequence from […]Read More
A distinguished Kathak dancer and disciple of Pandit Birju Maharaj, Guru Vijayshree Chaudhary is the choreographer behind the hit Netflix series Heeramandi directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Awarded the Hirkani Award, she is renowned for her artistry, dedication to preserving classical dance, and her ability to bring traditional forms to life in modern mediums. Talking […]Read More
Recent research from Australian scientists has revealed that dancing may be the most effective exercise for alleviating symptoms of depression. This ground-breaking study challenges traditional forms of exercise such as jogging, walking, yoga, tai chi, and strength training, which have long been considered key mental health boosters. The study highlights dance’s unique and potent therapeutic […]Read More
Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya is one of the leading dance institutions in India, and recently it has been given Autonomous Status under Mumbai university. A huge achievement, indeed. I spoke with Dr Uma Rele, Principal of Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya, about the same. Excerpts from the interview: Your institute has been granted autonomous status under […]Read More