When one reads these lines by Kalidasa, one experiences a living, breathing presence of love. This is sringara. Poetry, sculpture and painting can evoke joy, even exhilaration. Sringara, one of the ...

Last month, more than 450 artists, scholars, and writers from around the world added their voices to a debate that has raged about the review of a dance festival held in Chennai in December. The ...

"What the dance form asked for was poise but the society labeled it as womanliness. When people started to show their worries regarding my future, and some asked, 'Why does this boy dance like a girl?

Indian classical dance is an art that is in tradition for a long. The origin of Indian classical dance traces back to “Natya Shastra” .It is a Sanskrit text. History says that the first text of this ...

Visakhapatnam: Many working women are seeking meaningful ways to unwind in today's fast-paced world. In Vizag, for instance, classical dance has emerged as a powerful stress management tool, combining ...

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, ...

Sassi is ready to endure every difficulty to prove her loyalty and to protect her love. She is left stranded in a deserted forest, seeking out her lover. She roams with a parched throat and teary eyes ...

In the world of classical dance, men are mostly preferred in the role of a teacher. For instance, the great Vempati Chinna Satyam, Kelucharan Mohapatra or Pandit Birju Maharaj, despite being great ...