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Bharatanatyam dancer Rajashree Warrier returns to Coimbatore after 15 years with a recital and abhinaya workshops at Dhanwantari Temple Auditorium

At their 2024 December Season performance, they presented Prakrti to Para, a seamless 95-minute show

In 1974, after moving from Brazil to New York City to work as a ballet dancer, I entered Irmgard Bartenieff’s Laban Movement Studies Program looking for innovative ways to approach choreography. I studied and worked closely with her from 1974 to 1977, becoming one of the first Certified Movement Analysts, and then went back to Brazil. But every year I returned to NYC to study privately with Irmgard. I helped her organize numerous texts for her book, and updated her on the progress of the Laban/Bartenieff work in Brazil. Her greatest influence on my life and work relates to the […]

What key characteristics do panelists look for in auditions? How can dance educators prepare students beyond performance ability? And what’s the best way for students to manage their emotions when they don’t receive their desired results?  Register now for our next DT+ Teacher Talk, “What Dance Audition Panels Are Looking For,” on Thursday, January 23, at 12 pm EST to find out answers to all these questions and more.  In this live hour-long Zoom discussion, Dance Teacher’s editorial director, Reanne Rodrigues, will be joined by Dionne Figgins, artistic director of Ballet Tech; Bianca Zumbo Caryl, head coach of the Arizona State […]

Injury is an unfortunate reality of the dance world and one that your students will likely face during their careers. But however painful, these moments can also be an important source of growth and learning.  As a dance teacher, you are in a unique position to help your students shape their relationship to injury. Taking an intentional approach will lay the groundwork for young dancers to respond to this challenge in a positive and productive way, enhancing their knowledge of their craft and facilitating a deeper appreciation for their bodies.  Facilitate Open Communication In order to create a positive culture […]

What key characteristics do panelists look for in auditions? How can dance educators prepare students beyond performance ability? And what’s the best way for students to manage their emotions when they don’t receive their desired results?  Register now for our next DT+ Teacher Talk, “What Dance Audition Panels Are Looking For,” on Thursday, January 23, at 12 pm EST to find out answers to all these questions and more.  In this live hour-long Zoom discussion, Dance Teacher’s editorial director, Reanne Rodrigues, will be joined by Dionne Figgins, artistic director of Ballet Tech; Bianca Zumbo Caryl, head coach of the Arizona […]

The dance production captured the colour and spirit of Gujarat’s popular kite festival

The Bharatanatyam exponent will receive the Nritya Choodamani title at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha’s 2024 December Festival