India is a country rich in diversity and heritage. From the instruments of the South, to the bamboo dancing of the North East, there is just something in every state that will leave you in awe of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

India is famous for its rich cultural heritage and classical dance forms are one of its most treasured artistic traditions.

Classical dance in India is based upon and influenced by the Natya Shastra, an ancient Indian text that is the foundation for performing arts. With so many unique and beautiful dance forms—each with a ...

For many, dance is more than just an art form, it's a path to self-expression, self-discovery and purpose. On this International Dance Day, HT Digital has reached out to renowned classical dancers, ...

What are the challenges for Indian classical dance forms sustaining their place in today’s world The many complex factors involved in this question include the potential dilution of tradition by ...

They were drawn to natya from different parts of the world. India, the source of classical dance and music, became their chosen destination. They arrived here like brave hearts, clueless about the ...

The recipient of the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar for contemporary dance for 2016 shares with Sushila Ravindranath that, in spite of profusion of dance events, classical dance languishes ...