A passionate Bharatanatyam soloist known for her deep-rooted training and soulful performances. After a successful corporate career, she returned to dance with renewed purpose and academic rigour. Sujatha Ramanathan work blends tradition with thoughtful innovation, often drawing from texts like the Ramayana and Natya Shastra. She is trained in multiple movement forms including Mohiniattam, Kalaripayattu, […]Read More
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A renowned Indian playwright, theatre director, and dramatist, Padma Shri Ratan Thiyam passed away recently, he was known for his innovative contributions to contemporary Indian theatre. Born in Manipur in 1948, he was a leading figure in the “theatre of roots” movement, which blends traditional Indian performance styles with modern themes. Thiyam was the founder […]Read More
Born in the sacred city of Kashi, the duo has artistry rooted in a rich lineage of classical music and dance, twin torchbearers of the Banaras Gharana of Kathak are duo Saurav and Gaurav Mishra. Trained under their uncle and Guru, Pandit Ravi Shankar Mishra, they embody both devotion and discipline. Their performances blend rhythmic […]Read More
Recently, I was invited to South Korea to be a part of the iconic Duo Dance Festival (DDF), a premier international duet dance festival, held annually. It’s organized by the Duo Dance Festival Steering Committee, often in collaboration with the Korea Dance Arts Center and local theaters in Daehak‑ro, Seoul. It features both emerging and […]Read More
Roller-dancer based in New York City, Shoshanna Gleich is a multidisciplinary artist, actress, filmmaker. She began performing as a child, training in figure skating, acting, painting, and filmmaking. Her short film Dinner at JoJo’s won Best Film at NYU Tisch and attracted attention from independent producers. Despite facing significant challenges, including trauma, homelessness, and mental […]Read More
Ahmad Joudeh is a Syrian-Dutch ballet dancer and choreographer born in the Yarmouk refugee camp near Damascus. Growing up stateless, he pursued dance despite societal and familial opposition, studying at Syria’s Enana Dance Theatre and the Damascus Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts. In 2016, he moved to the Netherlands with support from the Dutch National […]Read More
In the world of social media and 30-second reels, a wholesome approach to dance is rare. However, Sanjukta Wagh is an artist who believes that a dancer can become an artist and a performer only if they fully immerse themselves in the art. Sanjukta Wagh Wagh, an accomplished Kathak dancer, has established Beej to create […]Read More
If I mention iconic Bollywood numbers like Hari Om Hari from Pyaara Dushman (1980), Tu Mujhe Jaan Se Bhi Pyaara Hai from Wardaat (1981), or Rambha Ho Ho Ho from Armaan (1982), what comes to your mind? For me, these unforgettable item numbers of the 1980s instantly bring up images of one dazzling and electrifying performer […]Read More
The world of Indian classical dance lost a luminous star on Saturday morning with the passing of legendary Kathak exponent Kumudini Lakhia, at the age of 95. Just weeks after being honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, the iconic dancer and choreographer breathed her last in Ahmedabad — the city that witnessed […]Read More
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Ballet is for everyone, says Ballet dance teacher Fernando Aguilera
Ballet is a highly technical and expressive form of dance, known for its graceful, precise movements and emphasis on strong technique. Originating in Renaissance Italy and flourishing in France, it has become a major genre in Western dance. In India, ballet is a relatively recent addition to the rich landscape of classical dance, gaining popularity […]Read More