The Hindu/Footloose/ Speaking of Shiva
During Mahashivaratri this year, social networking websites were flooded with dancers hailing it as the day for dancers. This celebratory mood was understandable. According to myth, Shiva is […]
For the Hindu/Friday review/Stretching beyond Idea
Dance has been broadly defined as movements of the body, a form of expression and social interaction. It is defined in terms of technique. It can be […]
From the Hindu/Column: Footloose/ What’s in a name?
When it comes to explaining what dance is, several definitions are available. It refers to the movementof the body, a form of expression. It is also a […]
The ‘Western’ gaze – my response to Donovan Roebert
During a post-performance discussion, I was asked by a member of the audience whether I had to change the way I perform when I do so abroad. […]
Indian Dance and the ‘Western’ Rasika by Donovan Roebert
‘It is always the westerner who keeps harping on our glorious tradition. That is because the West would like to see us as Oriental Barbie dolls while […]
Judging Dance
Pre-script: This article talks about the general trend noticed, but I would like to acknowledge that very rarely, there has been some good writing on dance and […]