Elegance, aesthetic density and beyond
- V. Kaladharan
It's now a little over three decades I've been watching legends in the highly evolved performing arts of Kerala on and off stage.

My journey seeking the last Devadasis (Part 1)
- Lakshmi Viswanathan
This essay is part one of a series that explores the captivating world of South Indian dance, art, and culture.

My journey seeking the last Devadasis (Part 2)
- Lakshmi Viswanathan
This essay is part two of a series that explores the captivating world of South Indian dance, art, and culture.

Theyyam: The Indian trance where men become gods
- Tim Bird
Predating Hinduism, theyyam is an ancient and mysterious folk ritual, and one of South India's most mesmerising experiences.

Why Naatya, not Dance?
- V.P. Dhananjayan
Many of our performing artistes wonder why I keep harping on the word 'Naatya' to be used for our kind of performing arts like Bharatanaatyam and other classical performing arts.

Exploring the Six Limbs of Indian Paintings: A journey into aesthetic mastery
- Ashutosh Singh
Indian paintings have a rich and diverse artistic tradition that spans centuries, encompassing various styles and techniques. Embedded within this tradition are six fundamental limbs, each contributing to the aesthetic beauty and expressive power of these artworks.

How are dance artists using AI-and what could the technology mean for the industry?
- Lauren Wingenroth
According to ChatGPT, there are countless ways artificial intelligence can be useful to dance artists.

Sacred and Profane Bayadères of Villianur: photographs and texts, 1905-1906
- Donovan Roebert
In this article I deal with seven photographs of or relating to bayadères - the French word coined especially for temple, court and public dancers of India and other colonies...

Puppets in Spotlight: Tale of Tholu Bommalata from Andhra Pradesh
- Smriti Malhotra
Tholu Bommalata, the leather puppet theatre found in Andhra Pradesh, is a unique tangible and intangible cultural tradition of the nation.

Dance is a powerful tool for emotional and physical health
- Michelle Quirk
Bring the power of dance into your own life.

Why cultivating food flexibility is crucial for your health
- Rachel Fine
Just as nutrition is important to a dancer's fuel plan, eating patterns that support a dancer's relationship with food can have an incredible impact on performance potential onstage and in the studio.

'Thunder floor' found at ancient Andean site in Peru
- Garry Shaw
Silence of pre-Hispanic past broken with discovery of dance platform that could imitate the rumbling of thunder.