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Finding Footing Again
Finding Footing Again
In the dynamic world of dance, continuous learning is key to staying relevant and inspired. Today, many professional dancers are stepping out of their comfort zones and venturing into new dance styles, embracing the opportunity to expand their creative repertoire. This exploration is not only thrilling but also immensely enriching, as it opens doors to fresh forms of expression and enhances artistic versatility. However, embarking on this journey requires a thoughtful approach. Here are some ess
Interview with Preethi Bharadwaj
Interview with Preethi Bharadwaj
By Ayshwaria LakshmiSocial media presence is paramount to attract audiences and gain recognition. This article explores the influence of new-age media on creating new dance works. In the digital era, having a social media presence is a critical aspect of brand building. This applies to any individual or business in any field. To the performing arts world, adopting digital tools has both boon and bane. When maintaining a social media presence, the choreography has to accommodate the aesthetics o
Interdisciplinary Rhythms: How Dancers Fuse Inspiration from Alternate Mediums
Interdisciplinary Rhythms: How Dancers Fuse Inspiration from Alternate Mediums
Interview with Aranyani BhargavIn this feature we interview with Bharatanatyam dancer, Choreographer and Teacher Aranyani Bhargav, who has initiated the campaign "Indian Dancers for Gaza’s Children." This initiative brings together dancers from across the country to raise awareness and support for the children affected by the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Aranyani’s efforts highlight the power of dance as a medium for social change and compassion.What inspired you to start the initiative - 'Indian Dan
Issue 20 | Neonarthaki
Issue 20 | Neonarthaki
Issue 19 | Neonarthaki
Issue 19 | Neonarthaki
Legacy Reimagined: How the Next Gen Leaders are Reshaping Legendary Dance Institutions
Legacy Reimagined: How the Next Gen Leaders are Reshaping Legendary Dance Institutions
Neonarthaki | Issue 18
Neonarthaki | Issue 18
The Dance of Perception: A Series of Perspectives on Dance Reviews
The Dance of Perception: A Series of Perspectives on Dance Reviews
Critique and feedback are integral to an artist's growth, but what do dancers truly think about reviews? This feature-series sheds light on the diverse opinions within the dance community. We reached out to dancers to explore how they navigate the intricate dance between critique and artistic evolution.Q. In the digital age, social media can amplify reviews and critiques. How do you manage the influence of online feedback on your artistic pursuits?A - Meera Sreenarayanan: This inquiry leads to
Exploring the Artistic Journey of a Modern Classical Dancer
Exploring the Artistic Journey of a Modern Classical Dancer
Finding Your Voice as a Dancer in a Cross-Cultural Landscape
Finding Your Voice as a Dancer in a Cross-Cultural Landscape
by Kiran RajagopalanIn Fall 2014, I was taking a graduate course at New York University (NYU) on post-modern performance with one of the “founders” of Performance Studies, Dr. Richard Schechner. I was tasked with creating a piece which incorporates both Contact Improvisation and Bharatanatyam. I felt like the assignment was a deliberate setup for failure because these two movement techniques are kinetically and aesthetically opposed to each other. I had no experience in the former, and I had exc
NeoNarthaki | Issue 17
NeoNarthaki | Issue 17
Body, Identity and Performance: A Dancer’s Perspective by Madhur Gupta
Body, Identity and Performance: A Dancer’s Perspective by Madhur Gupta
Diving into the World of Drag: A Conversation with Patruni Sastry
Diving into the World of Drag: A Conversation with Patruni Sastry
Q. Could you please explain to us your style of drag and the inspiration behind it?A. I embarked on my drag journey in 2019, specializing in tranimal drag, a style that is widely known for its anti-beauty approach. My drag style draws inspiration from two main sources. First, I am deeply influenced by avant-garde art movements like expressionism, butoh, and other art forms that challenge conventional notions of beauty and art. Tranimal drag, a drag style created by Austin Young to deconstruct be
Let’s Chat (GPT) about the Performing Arts
Let’s Chat (GPT) about the Performing Arts
Keeping Therukoothu Alive
Keeping Therukoothu Alive
NeoNarthaki - A Special feature for World Dance Day.
NeoNarthaki - A Special feature for World Dance Day.
We asked five young dancers to respond to, two intriguing questions about classical dance. Their insightful and thought-provoking answers shed light on the challenges, opportunities, and trends that are shaping the classical dance world. From the need to re-think our learning spaces to changing the way our festivals are curated, our dancers shared their perspectives on the current state and future of this art form. Aranyani Bhargav, A Bharatanatyam dancer, Artistic Director, Vyuti Dance Company
Visual Illustrators
Visual Illustrators
Love Language of Dance
Love Language of Dance
NeoNarthaki | Issue 10
NeoNarthaki | Issue 10
Opportunities | Feb 2022
Opportunities | Feb 2022
The Creative ToolBox | Featuring Diya Naidu
The Creative ToolBox | Featuring Diya Naidu
#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 36
#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 36
#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 35
#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 35
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#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 31
NeoNarthaki | Issue 08
NeoNarthaki | Issue 08
#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 30
#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 30
Survey: Impact of Social & Digital Media on Indian Classical Artists
Survey: Impact of Social & Digital Media on Indian Classical Artists
#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 29
#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 29
#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 28
#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 28
#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 27
#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 27
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#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 20
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#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 19
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#DeviDiraries 2021 | Episode 18
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#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 17
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#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 13
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#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 12
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#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 11
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#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 10
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#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 09
#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 08
#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 08
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#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 07
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#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 06
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#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 05
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#DeviDiaries 2021 | Episode 01
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