Every artist confronts her past, and, in the case of the Indian dancer Bijayini Satpathy, that past is both a country and a colonial legacy. Satpathy performs Odissi, a dance style from the eastern ...
India's classical dance traditions reflect centuries of cultural evolution, storytelling, devotion and artistic expression ...
Whether it’s lyrical movements, classical Indian style or a hip-hop take on the wildly popular Bollywood genre, dance is, without a doubt, one of the great visual icons of India. “I think dance is ...
India is famous for its rich cultural heritage and classical dance forms are one of its most treasured artistic traditions. The dance forms are interesting due to a combination of music, storytelling, ...
At the Palais Garnier, ballet met hip-hop and beyond in a glittering Cultural Olympiad presentation of Saïdo Lehlouh’s ever-evolving “Apaches.” A scene from Saïdo Lehlouh’s “Apaches” at the Palais ...
The breaking competition at the Olympics, featuring Chula Vista native Logan Edra (known as B-Girl Logistx), was for some people, their first exposure to the style of dance known commonly as break ...
Kathakali, from Kerala, began in the 17th century (1650-1660 AD). Performers train 8-10 years, using 24 mudras to express 470+ meanings. Kathakali, also known as 'Story-Play,' combines five fine arts.