Rituparna Sengupta: Classical dance demands a lot from your body and from you as an artist

For National Award–winning actor Rituparna Sengupta, returning to the classical stage is never a casual act, it is an act of ...

The Shakers Were Famous for their Dance-Like Prayer. 'The Testament of Ann Lee' Recreates It

Choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall shares how she transformed Amanda Seyfried into our divine mother in the movie-musical.
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Sattriya Dance: Assam’s Living Legacy

NEW DELHI – Sattriya, a classical dance form rooted in the monastic traditions of Assam, stands as a testament to the vibrant cultural heritage of India. Emerging from the sattras—monasteries ...
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Classical Indian dance is teaching robots how to move and use their hands

Hands move constantly during conversation. They signal emotion, stress a point, and form full languages such as American Sign Language. Behind this everyday motion lies a complex challenge. Each human ...
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Tradition in transition: classical dancers on keeping step with change

Is innovation a threat to tradition? But then, doesn’t tradition gather dust without innovation? And, if innovation is inherent, to what extent should it be accepted? Much water has flown since ...
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Classical Indian dance inspires new ways to teach robots how to use their hands

Researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) have extracted the building blocks of precise hand gestures used in the classical Indian dance form Bharatanatyam—and found a richer ...
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East-West classical dance dialogue held in Beijing

Hu Yan, a Chinese classical dance professor with the Beijing Dance Academy, explains the essence of traditional Chinese dance during the East-West classical dance dialogue in Beijing on Wednesday.
Deccan Chronicle

NCPA’s Five-Day Pravaha Dance Festival Showcases Classical and Contemporary Debuts

The NCPA's Pravaha Dance Festival presents five evenings of classical, contemporary, and creative dance making their Mumbai debuts. Comprising Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, contemporary dance-theatre ...
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Key features of an intelligent Indian classical dance performance? 'It's a chemical process of responses,' explains Shovana Narayan

It's 2pm on an October afternoon. Leading Kathak expert Padma Shri Shovana Narayan is on stage at the British Council New Delhi, teaching a masterclass on the classical dance to a bunch of children ...
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'Kuchipudi, my lifelong companion': UK-based Arunima Kumar conferred King Charles' medal; hails 'celebration of Indian classical dance'

Kuchipudi dancer Arunima Kumar became the first Kuchipudi dancer to be conferred King Charles III s Honorary British Empire Medal. (PTI Photo) Renowned UK-based artist Arunima Kumar was conferred the ...
The Hindu

Classical dance performance ‘Krishnaarpanam’ in Bengaluru on October 19

Kalaanjali School of Dance will present Krishnaarpanam, a classical dance performance, on October 19, between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. in Bengaluru. The performance will bring alive the many hues of ...
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Ancient Rhythms, Timeless Moves: Exploring the History of Dance

Exploring the ancient history of dance is no easy task. Unlike enduring relics like stone tools or cave paintings, dance often leaves behind ephemeral traces, making its origins challenging to ...