The Hindu/Footloose/Today’s Guru-Shishya Phenomenon
The role of a teacher, mentor or Guru is a crucial one in any field. The teacher-student relationship is a revered one the world over. Upon examining […]
The Hindu/Footloose/Tradition or Modernity?
The relationship between tradition and modernity in the context of Indian dance is an intricate and interesting one. On one hand, I believe that modern dance in […]
The Hindu/Footloose/Ancient Dance, Modern World
The ‘ancient’ nature of Indian classical dance – specifically in terms of its teaching, practice and performance today – is a contested fact. Many, including myself, have […]
The Hindu/Footloose/From Love to Bhakti
The term ‘sringara’ in dance has had many meanings, definitions and connotations over the years. It has sometimes meant ‘love’, and at other times, it has meant […]
The Hindu/Footloose/ In thought and Emotion
Must Indian dance choose between ‘secular’ and religious?My previous article argued that Indian dance is secular and religious at once, especially when one examines and understands the […]
The Hindu/Footloose/ Indian Dance: Secular and Religious
The relationship between Religion and Secularism is a complex one. Attached to both terms are several connotations and implications, even within the world of dance. To my […]