Articles for Classical Dance

The making of Pune as Maharashtra's dance capital
3 weeks, 6 days ago

The making of Pune as Maharashtra's dance capital

India Today  

If Sangli and its twin city of Miraj in Maharashtra are referred to as ‘Natya Pandhari’ and ‘Gaana Pandhari’, or the Meccas of Marathi drama and classical music respectively, Pune perhaps deserves the moniker of ‘Nritya Pandhari’ due to its contribution to classical dance. What makes the contribution of Maharashtra’s cultural and educational capital to the field of dance more …

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Dance prodigy defies her age
1 month ago

Dance prodigy defies her age

China Daily  

Gu Jinling performs traditional Chinese classical dance. However, as netizens jokingly say, Gu is already an "old artist".She began learning dance at the age of 3 and has been practicing for nearly a decade. Gu initially trained in ballet but began learning Chinese classical dance at the age of 6, drawn by its costumes, which she found "even prettier" than …

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Is Bengaluru the hub of classical dance?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Bengaluru the hub of classical dance?

Hindustan Times  

If you are visiting Bengaluru and want to see a classical music or dance performance, go to ADA Rangamandira theatre and Ravindra Kalakshetra. Bengaluru is blessed with a multitude of classical dance forms relative to say, nearby Chennai where Bharatanatyam reigns supreme, or Hyderabad where Kuchipudi takes pride of place Bengaluru is blessed with a multitude of classical dance forms …

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From Bharatnatyam to Ballet: The Divine Role of Yoga in Indian Classical Dance
4 months, 1 week ago

From Bharatnatyam to Ballet: The Divine Role of Yoga in Indian Classical Dance

News 18  

We Indians are bestowed with many traditional art forms and studies. The term ‘Yoga’ means to unite, ‘Union of body and mind’. Daily ‘Yoga practice’ is definitely beneficial for the dancers. The Indian classical dance requires a higher level of concentration. Dance is a ‘Yoga’, the union of two characters, the dancer’s own character with the character that the dancer …

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World Elephant Day: Exploring the relationship between Indian classical dance and the metaphorical elephant in the room
4 months, 4 weeks ago

World Elephant Day: Exploring the relationship between Indian classical dance and the metaphorical elephant in the room

Hindustan Times  

When Sanjay Leela Bhansali released his web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, one particular scene captured the imagination of audiences everywhere: Aditi Rao Hydari’s mesmerising ‘gajagamini’ walk. The walk symbolised the elegance of an elephant, reflecting a deeper connection within Indian classical dance forms where the mighty gaja has long been revered. Exploring the relationship between Indian classical dance and …

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Jonathan Hollander on Showcasing Indian Classical Dance at Battery Dance Festival
5 months, 1 week ago

Jonathan Hollander on Showcasing Indian Classical Dance at Battery Dance Festival

Deccan Chronicle  

Battery Dance is celebrating its 43rd Annual Battery Dance Festival from August 11-17, featuring in-person and live-streamed performances staged each night at Rockefeller Park, Battery Park City, New York City at 7PM ET. This year will feature a special collaboration with Radhika Jha and Rajesh Sai Babu Mayurbhanj Chhau Group celebrating India's Independence Day on August 15th. This year's presentations …

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Saira Banu Pays Tribute To Kashmir Ki Kali Choreographer On Guru Poornima: 'I Consider Myself Fortunate'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Saira Banu Pays Tribute To Kashmir Ki Kali Choreographer On Guru Poornima: 'I Consider Myself Fortunate'

News 18  

On Guru Purnima, Saira Banu shared a note thanking her mentors. I consider myself fortunate to have been blessed with many revered gurus throughout my life, whose teachings and guidance have profoundly shaped me, especially in my journey through Indian cinema and after my marriage to Dilip Sahib”. Saira credited Kumari for her dedication and guidance, saying, “She imparted to …

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Why are Indian classical arts hesitant to depict queerness?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why are Indian classical arts hesitant to depict queerness?

The Hindu  

There it stands, behind a glass case on the rotating platform in the centre of the Egmore Museum Bronze Gallery. Recently, dance has expanded its perspectives on mythological content by spotlighting queer characters, and tapping into the several stories from our rich literary tradition that demonstrate a pre-colonial Indian perspective on the matter. The diversity in depicting queerness visually spans …

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How movement, mudras and music heal the mind
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How movement, mudras and music heal the mind

The Hindu  

Keep your hand straight my child,” coddles the teacher. Classical dance has been scientifically documented by several prestigious research organisations such as Sarah Lawrence University and the National Institues of Health, Maryland. Not only does classical dance have documented mental health benefits, classical music has also been well-researched as both a complementary treatment for several major disorders, and a healthy …

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Many late bloomers in Thiruvananthapuram are taking to dance to rekindle their childhood aspirations
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Many late bloomers in Thiruvananthapuram are taking to dance to rekindle their childhood aspirations

The Hindu  

Bhavana R Nair’s video of her gracefully moving her feet to ‘There was a ship that put to sea.’, won her many hearts when she shared it on social media. She was in love with dance and yearned to learn classical dance but her conservative family felt it was not suitable for “a young lady from a good family,” laughs …

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‘Don’t learn classical dance without understanding its value,’ says Odissi exponent Ileana Citaristi
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Don’t learn classical dance without understanding its value,’ says Odissi exponent Ileana Citaristi

The Hindu  

Italian by birth, Ileana Citaristi has been living in Odisha since 1979 in close contact with the people, language and culture associated with the dance form she is passionate about. Sitting in her aesthetically designed house, overlooking lake Bindusagar in Bhubaneshwar, Ileana describes the joy of finding herself in dance and how it helped her find a home away from …

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Strike a balance
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Strike a balance

The Hindu  

I finished my graduation in 2023 and am gearing up for CAT 2024. Vijay Dear Vijay, You can consider the following courses: Business Analytics with Python, R, data visualisation software; Digital Marketing with marketing strategies, social media, SEO, content marketing, and Financial Modelling; Project Management: Project Management Professional or Certified ScrumMaster certifications; Leadership and Management principles; Strategic Management; Supply Chain …

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Manisha Gawade Unveils 'A Rendezvous with Indian Traditional Jewellery' by Late Dr. Alka Raghuvanshi
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Manisha Gawade Unveils 'A Rendezvous with Indian Traditional Jewellery' by Late Dr. Alka Raghuvanshi

News 18  

Ehaaas and Shubhi Publications presented the book launch of Dr. Alka Raghuvanshi’s last written book, “A Rendezvous With Traditional Indian Jewellery” on the occasion of her 63rd birth anniversary. Initially it may have been a gem-set head band, which later developed to becoming an integral part of the turban ornament of the kings, princes and men of high status.A sarpech …

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NCPA’s Mudra Dance Festival 2024 celebrates one of the key elements of Indian Classical Dance, ‘Aharya’
9 months ago

NCPA’s Mudra Dance Festival 2024 celebrates one of the key elements of Indian Classical Dance, ‘Aharya’

Firstpost  

: The National Centre for the Performing Arts, as part of its mission to promote and preserve the country’s cultural heritage, proudly presents another edition of the Mudra Dance Festival – its annual thematic dance festival centered around the International Dance Day. The annual theme, ‘Aharya’, will exhibit the uniqueness of jewellery, textile and make-up used in classical dance styles …

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Bengaluru event to provide a platform for classical dancers from trans community
9 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru event to provide a platform for classical dancers from trans community

The Hindu  

The International Arts and Cultural Foundation has announced the 5th edition of the Transgender Arts Festival, an event dedicated to promoting classical arts and providing an exclusive platform for transgender classical dancers. This year’s festival, themed “Expression Beyond Gender,” aims to celebrate the talent and creativity of transgender classical dancers. I ended up thinking of focused events and started this …

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Make a song and dance about relieving stress
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Make a song and dance about relieving stress

Live Mint  

The zeitgeist of our times is rationality and logic. “The need for meaning and relevance in daily experience is one of the fundamental driving forces in artistic creation and engagement,” wrote psychologist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Franklin in his book, Man’s Search for Meaning. After this process, I start to feel lighter,” says Shruti Bode, a Hindustani music practitioner and …

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Award-winning dance works showcased in Beijing performance
1 year ago

Award-winning dance works showcased in Beijing performance

China Daily  

Group dance piece, Son of Snow. A performance showcase by Beijing Dance Academy was staged at Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in the capital on Jan 5, featuring students and teachers of the school who have stood out from the Lotus Award — the top national awards for dancing in China. The show covered a diversity of dance styles, such as …

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Kathak, Odissi dancers ignite stage in Patna during Pandit Hari Uppal Classical Dance Festival
1 year, 3 months ago

Kathak, Odissi dancers ignite stage in Patna during Pandit Hari Uppal Classical Dance Festival

Hindustan Times  

The Bhartiya Nritya Kala Mandir in Patna sprang back to life after a gap of nearly nine years during the Pandit Hari Uppal Classical Dance Festival on Friday evening. The event showcased performances by renowned Kathak and Odissi dancers, commemorating the birth anniversary of Padma Shri Hari Uppal, a luminary in the world of Manipuri and Kathakali dance and founder …

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Woman’s classical dance moves to Piyu Bole will win you over. Watch
1 year, 6 months ago

Woman’s classical dance moves to Piyu Bole will win you over. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The song Piyu Bole from the 2005 romance musical Parineeta is liked by many for its soulful lyrics. Now, a video that is gaining popularity on Instagram shows a woman gracefully performing a classical dance routine to Piyu Bole. Woman performing classical dance to Piyu Bole. “A blurry but extremely special video,” reads the caption of the video shared on …

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World Dance Day 2023: How dance can help you stay active and healthy as you age
1 year, 8 months ago

World Dance Day 2023: How dance can help you stay active and healthy as you age

Hindustan Times  

World Dance Day 2023: Get ready to put on your dancing shoes and shake off your worries, because it's World Dance Day! Talking with HT Lifestyle, Geeta Chandran, Classical dancer and Padma Shree awardee, says, "The classical dances of India approach learning much beyond mere physical activities. While the wonderment as the physical body is pushed to its maximum potential, …

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Dance as a means of negotiating identity
2 years, 3 months ago

Dance as a means of negotiating identity

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 06, 2022 09:20 IST The use of dance as a celebratory spectacle is not uncommon in a global sporting event. For Jey, “hybrid bharatham” communicates her amalgamated identity, encompassing her Sri Lankan Tamil roots and her French present, while kuthu speaks to the vernacular identity. And that is how a Paris-based Sri Lankan Tamil artist performs what …

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South Korean woman gracefully performs classical Odissi dance; stuns netizens
2 years, 3 months ago

South Korean woman gracefully performs classical Odissi dance; stuns netizens

Hindustan Times  

We have witnessed innumerable instances of music and dance bridging cultures and languages. Beena Keum first encountered the Odissi dance form in 2001 while watching Kamasutra by Mira Nair. South Korean woman performed Indian classical dance. In a video uploaded by Instagram user @mylovefromkorea17, we can see a Beena Keum performing the traditional Odissi dance form. Take a look at …

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Dhananjayans: A life in illustration
2 years, 3 months ago

Dhananjayans: A life in illustration

The Hindu  

To transcribe a legacy of movement is akin to catching the passing breeze in a glass jar. In the first story, ‘Auld Lang Syne’ by Satwik Gade, a Chennai-based illustrator, we get a front row seat to the ‘Jungle Book, a production that was ahead of its time. The theme of ‘offstage’ continues in the second story, ‘Lines & Curves’ …

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Dancing to a London beat
2 years, 9 months ago

Dancing to a London beat

China Daily  

Ma Jiaolong displays dazzling moves while dancing at London's iconic landmarks. Sometimes, he carries a bright red silky fan while dancing or wears a shirt with long white flowing sleeves, while spreading his arms like wings in the air. The best part of being recognized is to introduce Chinese classical dance to a wider audience," says the 35-year-old. Chinese classical …

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