Over 50 years, the Tripunithura Vanitha Kathakali Sangham made space for women in an otherwise male-dominated art form
How to Make Dancing in the Heat Less Miserable for Students
Outdoor athletes like cyclists and tennis players regularly train to deal with the heat: They learn how to help their bodies adapt to high temps and get to know the warning signs of when it’s just too much. Dancers, on the other hand, spend the vast majority of their time in climate-controlled studios and theaters. So, when you throw them on an outdoor stage in July or August, they may not be prepared for the challenges involved. If your studio is performing in festivals and outdoor performances this summer, there’s a lot you can do to help your dancers feel […]
‘It’s lovely to be a dancer at any time,’ says Bharatanatyam artiste Vidhya Subramanian
Vidhya Subramanian’s latest dance ensemble, unveils her new dance ensemble — work ‘Damaru’, which unveils in Chennai on July 13, . It explores the sound and shape of the modest percussion instrument.
Find Time and Space This Summer for Some Dance Reading
This summer, whether you’re reading for personal enjoyment or starting to build a syllabus for the fall, check out these nine new titles. The books below offer career advice, fascinating life stories, and fresh takes on dance history. Careers in Dance Four new books support the field with information about career paths, skill building, wellness, and work environments. Living the Dream: Building a Sustainable Career in the Performing Arts, by Kirstin Chávez and Johnathon Pape, is a practical yet reflective book. Use it as a textbook in a senior seminar or recommend it to a fledgling professional dancer in your […]
Headliners… Creating a True Competition Experience Fueled by Passion and Focused on Education
In 1989, CEO Shari Tomasiello and her mother created Headliners with a simple mission: that it would be an educationally based and goal-oriented competition, providing a fun and encouraging environment that’s inclusive of dancers of all sizes, levels, and abilities. Headliners continues to expand and will be hosting fall conventions and regional competitions in 19 states, culminating in a national finals in July. Tomasiello remains committed to that foundation, and to keeping the dancers at the center of it all. “We have always been about the kids,” she says. “This isn’t just a job for us. It’s really and truly a […]
Headliners… Creating a True Competition Experience Fueled by Passion and Focused on Education
In 1989, CEO Shari Tomasiello and her mother created Headliners with a simple mission: that it would be an educationally based and goal-oriented competition, providing a fun and encouraging environment that’s inclusive of dancers of all sizes, levels, and abilities. Headliners continues to expand and will be hosting fall conventions and regional competitions in 19 states, culminating in a national finals in July. Tomasiello remains committed to that foundation, and to keeping the dancers at the center of it all. “We have always been about the kids,” she says. “This isn’t just a job for us. It’s really and truly a […]
Namami Narayanam retells stories of Krishna through Mohiniyattam
The thematic performance, choreographed by Shruthi Shoby, had bhakti as its core focus
Yakshagana artistes and their battle between the contemporary and classic
Balancing modernity and tradition has always been a matter of debate when it comes to creative arts. Karnataka’s Yakshagana artistes weigh in…
From Milongo to mainstream, Kruti Gandhi Sarda’s Tango story
The dancer created history by becoming the first Indian to win an award at the Indonesia Tango Championship Preliminaries 2025 — an official qualifier for the World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires