In the vibrant world of Indian classical dance, Shivani Varma stands as both a torchbearer and a trailblazer. A distinguished disciple of the legendary Pt. Birju Maharaj and Guru Shovana Narayan, she ...
Tanveer Alam is a Toronto-based dancer and choreographer who specializes in Kathak, a style of Indian classical dance that traces back to the 18th century. Alam is one of the creative forces behind ...
When Ms Zoe Tan took the stage last October, the lawyer by training was stepping into a practice defined by rhythm, control and expression. She was performing Kathak – a classical Indian dance known ...
In the years leading up to India’s independence, an amusing scene often unfolded in the Banerji family’s home at 17, Adwait Mullick Lane in north Calcutta. Every time the radio set crackled to life ...
From its origins in royal courts and intimate mehfils, Kathak — known for its intricate footwork, energetic movements and pirouettes — has travelled onto the modern proscenium stage. This transition ...
CHHATARPUR (ANI) – The dance of 1484 Kathak exponents to the rhythm of Raga Basant at the 50th Khajuraho Dance Festival has resulted in their names being registered in the Guinness Book of World ...
In the quiet precision of her footwork, and the thunderous defiance of tradition she carried in every performance, Kumudini Lakhia—often hailed as India’s own Martha Graham—rewrote the language of ...
There is something eternal about Kathak, from the swirl of a lehenga to the accuracy of footwork and the subtlety of expression. Having danced since the age of three, I find myself fascinated by the ...
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