Leela Samson: “There is no prejudice that you cannot overcome”

The dance exponent and author of Dance of Freedom; A Short History of Bharata Natyam on the spirit of the dance art, pioneers ...

What are the key features of an intelligent Indian classical performance? Kathak expert Shovana Narayan explains there's a whole chemistry of responses

Padma Shri Shovana Narayan teaches a Kathak masterclass to children in Delhi. Plus, her thoughts on what constitutes an ...
Opinion

From classroom to Kathak: Shika Harrypaul’s mission to bring Indian classical dance to South African schools

Grade 6 teacher Shika Harrypaul is on a mission to have Kathak, an ancient North Indian classical dance form, formally recognised in South African school curricula. Despite facing systemic challenges ...

Bengaluru dance fraternity’s tribute to Muthuswami Dikshitar

Muthuswami Dikshitar’s compositions have been celebrated for generations not just by musicians but also dancers. For instance ...

Review: Bodily Traces of War, Expressed Through Dance

In “What Is War,” two singular artists, Eiko Otake and Wen Hui, grapple with memories of China and Japan in World War II.
Wesleyan University

Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus Brings Music of Resistance to Wesleyan

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