Dance form

The video, shared by IAS officer Priyanka Shukla on Twitter, shows a man gracefully performing moves of a classical Indian dance form. read more

Aditi Rao Hydari talks about her Bharatnatyam days, learning the dance form, classical music and more in the course of her career. read more

Senior dancer Ranjana Gauhar talks about her upcoming performance and the importance of dance in her life. read more

Hula is a Polynesian dance form accompanied by chant or song. It was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there. read more

Issues of evolution, experimentation, and conformity in the realm of Kathak came to fore at a discussion in the Capital. read more

Krishna Janmashtami 2019: This production, especially the dialogue between Radha and Krishna, aesthetically captures an intense aspect of the relationship between the divine lovers. read more

Legendary dancers unite to present a beautiful performance showcasing vignettes of classical, folk and martial dance forms of India at Charishnu — A Desire To Move read more

International Dance Day 2019:With each and every province having its own unique regional dance form, the performing art has always been a significant part of Indian culture. read more

Deepika follows the ‘live, love, laugh’ mantra which is also the name of her foundation that she set up in 2015 after speaking about mental health and her struggles on a public forum. She added that with age, she’s learnt to be honest and authentic,... read more

Once they danced for royalty and were known for their lavish lifestyles. But dwindling patronage and a changing cultural market have pushed mujra performers to the margins read more

Sattriya is a vibrant, ancient classical form from Assam. But it was only recently recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi and is still struggling to find space on the national stage. read more

Jayachadran Palazhy, artistic director, Attakkalari Dance Company, has helped many young dancers coming from humble backgrounds become successful dancers, choreographers and teachers. Palazhy adds, “There were a few institutions set up for classical... read more

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On International Dance Day, differently-abled dancers give us a glimpse into their indomitable spirit and how they made dance their passion. read more

Classical dance performances over the weekend are offering fresh takes on Radha and Krishna, exploring themes of oneness. Which will you attend? read more