Posted by Marzia on March 21, 2007 at 23:25:54:

 In Reply to: Re: Non Indiandancers posted by megha on March 19, 2007 at 10:42:48:

 That's a very interesting interview....thanks so much for the link, Megha. I also confirm what Ganga Grace said about the misunderstanding concerning indian classical dance in the west which is normally placed among the non-western "ethnic" dances. Just recently I performed with my teacher on an outdoor-stage where also other groups of dancers performed.....there were sardinian folk dances, middle eastern dances, irish dances and other folk regional or national type of dances from all over the world. When I am asked about indian dance I stress the point that what I practice is a classical art form and that there are also folk dances in India, but I don't know them.
As for the religius aspect of it.....I've never had any problem dealing with the traditional indian pantheon. Although I was born in a cristian catholic country I was raised in a non-religious family and that maybe helped me to keep my mind open to other traditions and to explore other faiths and beliefs. I am myself sure about the universal message which is at the base of every faith and that the hindu religion has a lot to offer to the world...spiritually speaking.
 

All rights reserved.