On Sept. 27 and 28, Harvard’s Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute and MIT Heritage Arts of South Asia (MITHAS) hosted Intersections, a two-day conference centered on traditional Indian ...
The Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi exponent, who completes 75 years in dance, advocates stronger institutional funding, government grants and opportunities for emerging artistes ...
As a trained dancer, Sophiline Shapiro has often used her art to explore social justice issues. But her artistry took on an even deeper meaning recently when she was tasked with choreographing a ...
From classical dance showcases to rooftop Bollywood parties, Portland throughout August hosts multiple events honoring ...
From sacred origins and royal patronage to revival and reinvention, Parinama charts the remarkable story of this classical ...
At the age of 11 years, when most children are afraid to even think of stepping on the stage, Sreya PR made her arangetram, the debut onstage performance of a student of Indian classical dance and ...
Bharatanatyam, the oldest classical dance form, was originated in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Bharatanatyam is a blend of bhava, raga and tala, and was originally a temple dance performed by ...
Classical dance in India is based upon and influenced by the Natya Shastra, an ancient Indian text that is the foundation for performing arts. With so many unique and beautiful dance forms—each with a ...
Sassi is ready to endure every difficulty to prove her loyalty and to protect her love. She is left stranded in a deserted forest, seeking out her lover. She roams with a parched throat and teary eyes ...
Learn about the classical dances of India and the states they belong to. Explore their history, features, significance and interesting facts. India is famous for its rich cultural heritage and ...
India is a country rich in diversity and heritage. From the instruments of the South, to the bamboo dancing of the North East, there is just something in every state that will leave you in awe of the ...