Abhyudaya 5.0 celebrates classical dance traditions with grace and devotion

The stage came alive with the sounds of classical music, rhythmic footwork, and expressive storytelling as Abhyudaya 5.0 ...
Opinion

Ananya Pandey and classical dance in the age of virality

The allegations of disrespect levelled at Pandey and the choreographer who has valiantly tried to defend her, seem out of proportion. Is Bollywood doing anything so vastly different from what a more ...
The Echo

Emergence: Dance as an emotion-driven storytelling medium

Taylor dance students concluded the year with their annual Spring Dance Concert, this year titled “Emergence,” May 1-3.

Kolkata’s classical dancers slam Ananya Panday’s ‘bharta-natyam’ in ‘Chand Mera Dil’ song

I have seen plenty of Bharatanatyam performances — both fusion and classical — and even been a part of some of them. Which is why I can say with confidence that Ananya Pand ...

Bollywood actress’ traditional Indian dance scene gets slammed online. Here’s why.

This 27-year-old actress is facing online criticism after performing a Bharatanatyam and hip-hop infused dance routine in her ...

'Chand mera dil' Bharatnatyam row: Choreographer Sandip Soparrkar defends Ananya Panday's dance; feels, 'Outrage is rubbish'

In a passionate defense, esteemed choreographer Sandip Soparrkar has stood by Ananya Panday’s Bharatanatyam-inspired performance in 'Chand Mera Dil', labeling the criticism as baseless. He took aim at ...
The Financial Express

Dance of change: At a time when there’s huge demand for Western dance, Indian classical forms still going strong

At the age of 11 years, when most children are afraid to even think of stepping on the stage, Sreya PR made her arangetram, the debut onstage performance of a student of Indian classical dance and ...