With evocative performances, NAMAN 2025 in Bengaluru reaffirmed Odissi’s place as a living tradition, seamlessly blending devotion, artistry, and storytelling. Of all cosmopolitan cities in India,…
Browsing: Dance
After a period of hibernation, Bharatham, the Thrissur-based cultural outfit, woke up to organise a two- day festival of music and dance recently. On the first…
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…
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.