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Three characters and a beautiful padam

Vintage dance pieces presented freshness

Akshaya Arunkumar, who performed under the auspices of Natyarangam, Narada Gana Sabha Trust, presented vintage pieces choreographed, performed and

Janet James's charming stage presence

From being part of Kalakshetra productions, Janet James turns into a soloist

The different shades of Ananda Shankar Jayant

Ananda Shankar Jayant says her passion for dance has helped her take on the odds in life without missing a beat

On a journey to document the ancient dance forms of India

Jothi Viknesh, Anusha Viresh and Manohar Marappa are travelling across the country to preserve a rich history and also eyeing a Guinness World Record

The body that speaks

With minimal words and music, West African dancer Souleymane Sanogo uses his body to tell his story of self-discovery through dance

Dancing with the seniors

It was a dream come true for many older women when Aishwarya Rajiv agreed to teach them Bharatanatyam

For writer-cartoonist Bnim, the canvas is vast and wide

With an enviable repertoire to his credit, writer-cartoonist Bnim believes in adapting to changing needs

What went down at Chennai’s first Red Bull BC One breakdancing championship

Chennai B-Boyers battle it out at Red Bull BC One’s breakdancing world championship, that was held in the city for the first time

Krishna, the perfect play-actor

He is that rare Sanyasi, who brings out the ecstasy of life by adopting the whole world as his family

Turning the spotlight on folk arts

The NCPA Mumbai dance season this year featured folk and classical performers from across the country

A fine retelling of the Ramayana

‘Ramayana Sudha’ was a delightful mix of different dance styles, artistes, languages and texts

'Narakasuravadham’ showed a distinctive style

Actors and musicians came good in a rare recital of the latter half of ‘Narakasuravadham’ in the Thekkan style

'Nrityopahara' in Thiruvananthapuram: Of aesthetics and precision

Ananda Shankar Jayant and her disciples of Sankarananda Kalakshetra presented a scintillating Bharatanatyam recital in Thiruvananthapuram

What is Malay dance like? Muhammad Noramin Bin Mohamed Farid explains

Artiste Muhammad Noramin Bin Mohamed Farid on what drew him to Malay dance

This Spanish dancer is in love with Bharatanatyam

Spanish dancer Monica de la Fuente is passionate about Indian classical dance forms

Vasant, a season of joy

Seasoned artists tell us how they visualise Vasant

Remembering Kathakali exponent Chavara Parukutty

Chavara Parukutty, who died last month, will be always remembered as the first woman to break into the male-dominated art form of Kathakali

Bharati Shivaji's enchanting experience

Bharati Shivaji conjured up an interesting dialogue between Mohiniyattam and other dancer forms

Artistes should be able to be political without holding a placard: Anita Ratnam

Anita Ratnam discusses re-examining notions of womanhood, and how to engage more youngsters in the Arts

What sustains Kalakshetra’s Ramayana series

The timeless appeal owes it to the founder’s vision and the crew, which executed her choreography

Srikanth and Aswathy danced their way to glory in Ernakulam

Ever since the Dhananjayas have established their sway, dancing duos have been a phenomenon in the world of Bharatanatyam. N Srikanth and Aswathy V

What it means to be a ‘loose woman’

Veteran dancer and theatre artiste Maya Krishna Rao in her performance redefines, and explores the meanings around, the seemingly derogatory word

Rani Khanam: I am not just a Kathak dancer who dabbles in Sufism

Reminiscing on her Kathak journey, the dancer recalls how Sufism helped her evolve

Kathakali is still very male-oriented, says Sasikala Nedungadi

Kathakali artiste S Sasikala Nedungadi on how women have created their own space in Kathakali

Seasoned artistes woo audience at Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra

Measured footwork and artistic prowess were on display as seasoned exponents of Bharatanatyam and Kathak charmed the audience at the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra event

Diverse genres showcased at Pt. Durgalal festival

Performances by senior artistes marked the two-day event in Mumbai

Ballet Matters and How!

Jennifer Fisher’s Ballet Matters explores how dance became an expression of non-conformist women

This dance drama takes life lessons from the Thirukural

Aayirathil Oruvan was as much about music, dance and acting as it was about the message on the art of living

Hyderabad-based Kathak artiste Mukti Shri ushers in Holi with a performance

Kathak artiste Mukti Shri ushers in Holi a bit early with a celebratory mood and performance

Shobana's expressive and aesthetic performance

Virtuosity and creativity combined lent Shobana’s Bharatanatyam recital an edge

‘From the streets of Nallasopara to the international stage’

Competing in the ongoing third season of NBC’s ‘World of Dance’, Kings United are known for their skilful precision and boisterous charisma

A round up of the third edition of Svanubhava at Anaikatti

Laughter, music, dance and cheers echoed across Anaikatti, as artistes gave a series of amazing performances at Svanubhava

Dance studios are having a ball

The city is grooving to new moves as dance studios proliferate all over the city

Shivaji Rao on his journey as a kavadi performer

Fourth generation folk dancer Shivaji Rao says it is up to us to keep indigenous arts alive and flourishing

Charting new seas

Aranyani Bhargav presented an interesting blend of the old and the new

‘All the navarasas will come into focus’

This weekend, a koodiyattam performance and a live music and cultural exchange will bookend Studio Tamaasha’s final performances as the venue downs its shutters

Celestial moods

Divya Vivaaham, a two-day thematic dance presentation, was an unforgettable experience. It was innovative and captivating

Stories take the shape of dance

Constant exploration, exposure to workshops in different art realms and curiosity to manoeuvre in the uncomfortable terrains has led Mridula and Priyanka to new experimentations in storytelling

A journey with Balasaraswati

Performances, book release and seminar marked the valedictory event of the Balasaraswati Centenary celebration

Aniruddha Knight on Balasaraswathi’s bani

Aniruddha Knight presented the essence of the repertoire inherited from his celebrated grandmother

More than just a legacy

Revanta Sarabhai says he learnt to surrender to the form while portraying feminine characters

In the universe of dance: in conversation with Koodiyattam artiste Kapila Venu

Kapila Venu, who will be in Coimbatore for Svanubhava 2019, grew up in an environment soaked in art and music for which she is forever grateful

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