Category Archives: Dance

Andhrapradesh’s Light Footed Kuchipudi

Tracing its origin back to the village of Kuchelapuram aka Kuchipudi, the dance of Kuchipudi dates back to the 15th century. The dance derives its principles from the Bharata muni’s natya shastra and shares many common features with its southern … Continue reading →

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Dance and Rhythm – Evolution of Bharatanatyam from Temple Dance to Classical Dance

The word Bharatanatyam is erroneously thought to translate into dance of India (Bharat natyam). However, the correct etymology would be ‘bha’ from bhava or expression, ‘ra’ from raaga or melody and ‘ta’ from taalam or rhythm. Natyam in Sanskrit means … Continue reading →

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Dance and Rhythm – Kathak, the Dance of the Storytellers

Kathak comes from the north Indian state of Uttarpradesh. The story behind the name takes us back to the 13th century, where the dance is believed to have evolved to its present state. Prior to that period, Kathak was a … Continue reading →

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Learning the Energetic Bhangra Dance!

Balle Balle! This very sound at once has got the potentiality to lift our spirit the very moment we hear it. Bhangra is one of India’s most popular dance forms, which has got worldly acclamation and a special position in … Continue reading →

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Dance and Rhythm – Understanding the Elegant Dance of Odissi

If you have never seen an Odissi dance recital previously, it is time you seen one now to understand the grace, elegance and highly evolved techniques of dancing. Odissi is roughly 2000 years old, with the oldest evidences dating back … Continue reading →

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Folk Dances as a profession – How to go about Treading the Path

India’s cultural arena is very rich. Not only does it have 8 classical dances, but nearly 90 different types of folk and tribal dances. Each state has a unique folk style. These arts do not have any written history of … Continue reading →

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Pole Dancing – Would you learn this in India?

We’re starting a series of most uncommon, weird, interesting and unique things you can learn in India. The idea is to learn something beyond just salsa, guitar and yoga; take a new hobby or learn a new skill. We’re calling … Continue reading →

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