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November 2023
SANCHARI.. More on the arts

Ballet Documentary 'Call Me Dancer' snapped up for North American Distribution by Abramorama
- Naman Ramachandran
Abramorama has acquired North American theatrical rights for Leslie Shampaine and Pip Gilmour's feature documentary "Call Me Dancer" on Manish Chauhan, a young and talented street dancer from Mumbai.

Nurturing the Dancing Body
- Pami Brahma
In Conversation with Harihara Palani.

Kerala Kalamandalam appointment | Mallika Sarabhai says she cannot be expected to work pro bono
- The Hindu Bureau
Eleven months after joining the Deemed to be University as its Chancellor, dancer yet to receive a contract; Culture Minister Saji Cherian blames delay on 'absence of precedent'.

Life Moves: Mohiniattam, a cultural seduction
- Susheela Menon
I am watching a film, part of a lecture demonstration on Mohiniattam by Indian dancer Methil Devika at Goodman Arts Centre in Singapore.

Serendipity
- Marina Harss
Programs can be hit or miss, it's true, but there's usually at least one item that quickens the pulse.

Ten stanzas nine planets
- V.V. Ramani
Based on Sambandar's hymns, 'Kolaru Padhigam' was a rich tapestry of music and movement.

Art Vision's 'Sangam' held in Bhubaneswar; 'Sarira' touches emotional chord
- Kalasanskruti
Art Vision organised its 19th edition of 'Sangam', a confluence of dances, at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar on October 7.

An ancient art form makes a memorable debut in Kerala
- P.K. Ajith Kumar
A performance of Bhagavata Mela Natakam was staged in Kozhikode.

When emotions run high
- Rupa Srikanth
The plays staged at Kalakshetra's Bhasuram Bhasayati shows how Kathakali thrives on nuanced expressions and narratives.

Stepping into a new space
- Akhila Krishnamurthy
Shijith & Parvathy's Sakhi aims to create a larger community of artistes and rasikas.

Van Cleef & Arpels' Dance Reflections Festival makes its U.S. debut in New York City
- Jen Peters
From October 19 to December 14, Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels will fill stages throughout New York City with contemporary dance.

Mythical strokes
- Vennapusala Ramya
On a delightful evening, under a star-studded sky, a captivating rendition of the Ramayana unfolded at Saptaparni.





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