Laxminarayan Jena, who performed at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Chennai, traced the evolution of Kathak through carefully chosen pieces.
Ernest Hemingway’s masterpiece in Kathakali
Kalamandalam Neeraj directs and choreographs ‘The Old Man and the Sea’, which will be staged next month.
Shreya Murthy puts her best foot forward
Shreya Murthy’s performance was backed by good choreography and music
Into the world of apsaras
‘Deva Madhargal’ brought alive the stories of Rambha, Menaka and Urvashi
Kiran Prakash explored well the emotions of Nayika in her Varnam
Kiran Prakash maintained her energy and poise throughout the piece
How Vicky Holt Takamine Uplifts Native Hawaiian Culture and History Through Hula
The resilient spirit of hula has survived a history of adversity. The art was banned from public performance in 1830 by Queen Regent Ka‘ahumanu after being influenced by Christian missionaries who deemed the dance to be pagan. It was revived again during the reign of King David La‘amea Kalākaua, who advocated for a renewed sense of pride in all things Hawaiian, including music and hula. Today, kumu hula (master teachers) such as Vicky Holt Takamine are carrying on this legacy by preserving traditional Hawaiian dance and celebrating Indigenous culture. “I feel that hula, much like a lot of dance, are […]
How Neena Prasad has been gently pushing the boundaries of Mohiniyattam
The Music Academy’s Nritya Kalanidhi awardee for 2024, Neena Prasad impressed with complex rhythms and graceful abhinaya
Pavitra Bhat’s nuanced portrayal
Pavitra Krishna Bhat’s recital ranged from the dynamic to the feminine
Jaikishore Mosalikanti’s thematic presentation was marked by well-choreographed sequences
The Kuchipudi exponent and his team presented ‘Triyambaam’ at The Music Academy’s 2025 dance festival in Chennai.
A tribute to the Bharatanatyam guru who made her mark in Dakshina Kannada
Kamala Bhat, who passed away recently, built a vibrant dance community in the coastal city of Mangaluru.