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Dec 2024
SANCHARI.. More on the arts

Akram Khan: Gigenis review - dancer's exhilarating return to his roots with an expert ensemble
- Lyndsey Winship
In a production loosely based on the Mahabharata, Khan has gathered classical Indian dancers who create a world that echoes through the centuries.

Lighting, music and dance bring an ancient epic to life in Ragamala's world premiere
- Sheila Regan
Dance movements in "Children of Dharma" at Northrop have percussive flourish.

Art and the flavour of the times
- Kathakali Jana
In Hansika, an Odissi adaptation of Swan Lake by the Odissi dancer-choreographer, Sharmila Mukherjee, which she presented recently at G.D. Birla Sabhagar, there were no complexities, problematics or discernible messages to be gleaned.

Seamless synergy
- V.V. Ramani
Divya Nayar and Bhavya Hari chose a new format to highlight the relevance of mythology in modern times.

Experiments with the repertoire
- V.V. Ramani
An interesting soundscape lent a refreshing touch to the format.

Visualising verses
- V.V. Ramani
Bharatanatyam dancer Indira Kadambi and Carnatic vocalist TV Ramprasadh struck a fine balance between music and movement.





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