The US-based dancer’s recital in Kochi traced a spiritual arc through tradition and technique. Bharatanatyam is widely regarded as one of the most celebrated and extensively…
Browsing: Dance
Where ancient rhythms meet new worlds — Indian classical dance takes centre stage in America. The 16th edition of the American Natya Festival, curated by dancer…
A compelling performance by Arunima Pramod, brought back the enduring charm of Swathi Thirunal’s compositions in the Mohiniyattam repertoire. It was really distressing to note that…
A stirring reimagination of Sita as a warrior queen through a powerful confluence of classical Indian art forms. A packed audience in the Thrissur Regional Theatre,…
Prasiddha Foundation celebrated 40 years with Ramayana Chaitravali, a compelling dance theatre festival spotlighting the strength of women in the epic, directed by Padmashri Pratibha Prahlad.…
Ganga Thatwam, a tribute to the Sopana aesthetics Shatkala Govinda Marar Smaraka Kala Samithy, Ramamangalam recently honoured dancer Sithara Balakrishnan, recipient of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka…
Guru Mayadhar Raut, a pioneer of Odissi, who passed away recently, dedicated his life to refining and popularising the dance form. In this tribute, his disciple, …
“The Old Man and the Sea” was made into a Kathakali play, mixing old dance styles with new stage ideas and actors, including one from Italy.
Hridya Haridas’s Mohiniyattam performance highlights Tholpavakoothu’s beauty and tradition.
In this segment, Nirmala Paniker shares her research on Tiruvathirakali that has evolved from its simple, inclusive roots into a diverse art form with intricate regional variations, reflecting the cultural and social fabric of the state.