Dancers and their writings
Like dance, writing is also form of expression and creativity. So, it is not surprising that the Tattukazhi wielding hands take to writing as a second nature. In fact, Dancers […]
Like dance, writing is also form of expression and creativity. So, it is not surprising that the Tattukazhi wielding hands take to writing as a second nature. In fact, Dancers […]
This post is a continuation of the previous post about Bharatanatyam costumes (Part 16), excluding jewellery aspect of Aaharya, with some interesting tidbits. This is the second part of a […]
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For the current generation, 1973 sounds waaay long back in time. But, in reality it is not so long back. It was in 1973 that a dancer, T. Balasaraswati, was […]
Reproducing a discussion on Shabdam that happened in a Facebook group few months ago. It all started with few questions on Shabdam. 1. How do you define a Shabdam? 2. […]
A javali at the end of a bharatanatyam recital, these days as the penultimate performance, gives a lighter and humorous touch. In this post, I will touch upon two articles that were […]
What would we do without messengers (दूत or தூது) in life? Probably there would be more conflicts in the absence of them. In Dance, like real life, we need messengers. […]
Shri. Satyajit Ray in 1976, made a documentary on Smt. T. Balasaraswati titled “Bala”, when she was 58 years old! For the current generation of dancers who have only heard […]
This weekend, Mr. Ragothaman brings two very interesting articles to our notice . India counts because it is a strong nation, a smart country, a growing economy. And India appeals […]
In his biography, “Balasaraswati: Her Art and Life”, Douglas Knight (her son-in law) explores the life of the dancer Balasaraswati. ” This is the first complete biography of T. Balasaraswati (1918–1984), a […]