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April 2023
SANCHARI.. More on the arts

Essaying a multi-dimensional portraiture of Krishna
- Dinesh Varma
The presentation has the hallmarks of the Anita Ratnam aesthetic - minimalism, experimentation and lyricism.

The next step
- Navina Jafa
Mallika Sarabhai, who has been appointed Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam, hopes to provide a new direction to the performing arts tradition of the institution.

The Rite of Spring - Seeta Patel Dance
- Pranav Yajnik
The original ballet tells the story of a mystery-cult celebration of spring by a group of initiates; from this group emerges a chosen individual who must sacrifice themselves to death by dancing.

Mallika inspires Kerala Kalamandalam to keep in step with times
- Manoj Viswanathan
"I told the girls that they are free to do anything. We will shed all kinds of discrimination in the name of gender or caste. But, we will go about it slowly," she said.

Most Memorable Dance Moments: The 2023 Academy Awards
- Kyra Laubacher
With outstanding stage performances, history-making wins for talents of underrepresented communities and tight races across the board, the broadcast kept viewers on the edge of their seats.

Lord of the Rings-quoting performance wins this year's 'Dance Your Ph.D.' contest
- Claudia Lopez Lloreda
Competition celebrates the best of science told through fancy footwork.

Graceful portrayal
- Chitra Mahesh
Ramya Suresh's performance was marked by precise movements and apt expressions.

Expressive interpretation
- Rupa Srikanth
Jyotsna Jagannathan built up the mood and imagery beyond words.

Ragamala Dance Company depicts visions of beauty at McCarter Theatre Center show
- Robert Johnson
The Ragamala Dance Company performed at the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, March 15.

Kalidasa and Koodiyattam
- V.V. Ramani
Nepathya's version of 'Abhijnana Shakuntalam' was engrossing with its blend of performance and music.

The call of Chidambaram
- Chitra Swaminathan
For the past 42 years, the Natyanjali Festival has been celebrating the town's eternal bond with dance.

Stepping back in time
- Rupa Srikanth
Two hereditary artistes provided a peek into their lives and the history of dance.

Samsara exudes serenity at VIDF
- Emily Lyth
Aakash Odedra Company's duet proves mesmerizing, exhilarating.

High on energy & theatrics
- Rupa Srikanth
Parshwanath Upadhye's interpretation of the sahitya meaning worked well only in parts.

Sooraj Subramaniam on Reflections of an Indian Dancer
London audiences are eagerly awaiting the autobiographical solo of the iconic dancer that will have its first outing on Friday 31 March at Waterman's in West London.

In her Guru's footsteps
- Rupa Srikanth
Purvadhanashree highlighted the distinct features of Vilasini Natyam, a style revived by Swapna Sundari.

Seychelles swings to the tunes of Odissi exponent Sharmila Mukerjee
- Sandip Soparrkar
Sharmila recently performed at sunny Seychelles and mesmerized her audience with her dance on a special occasion where the country was celebrating India.

Vazhuvoor vignettes
- Rupa Srikanth
Pranathi Ramadorai's recital was backed by a talented team of musicians and sharp nattuvangam.

Netflix's 'Dance 100' Host and Peleton instructor Ally Love wants to inspire a generation, like Mr. Rogers and Malala Yousafzai
- Julia MacCary
Ally Love, a former Knicks City Dancer, is hosting Netflix's "Dance 100," where dancers get the power in a show that is looking for the best choreographer.

Abhangs in Drupad mould
- Sajan Sankaran
A music ensemble and a Bharatanatyam dancer depict the Janabai-Vitthala bond.

Dynamic duo
- Kathakali Jana
Evening opened with duet piece on Lakshmi and Saraswati, in which two sister goddesses were shown as two sides of coin.

Flow of ideas
- V.V. Ramani
This year's edition of Jharna, a platform for young dancers, featured innovative themes..





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