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Nov 2024
ARTICLES

Is electrical muscle stimulation training good for dancers?
- Lauren Wingenroth
When you think of strength training for dancers, you likely conjure images of a Pilates reformer, or some exercises with light weights.

Devdutt Pattanaik reveals how ancient myths hold the key to today's problems
- Girish Shukla
In this exclusive interview with Devdutt Pattanaik, he shares his insights on how ancient myths continue to resonate today. From lesser-known characters in Indian epics to the role of festivals like Dussehra and Diwali, Pattanaik provides a modern take on age-old stories.

Why art's obsession with dance endures
- Emily May
Emily May explores what's behind the artworld's ongoing fascination with an ephemeral art form.

'Harappans were non-violent capitalists, used storytelling to harness resources': Devdutt Pattanaik
Small step or a giant leap? What AI means for the dance world
- Lyndsey Winship
As a new show co-created by an AI performer opens in France, industry leaders including Wayne McGregor, Tamara Rojo and Jonzi D contemplate the technology's possibilities and perils.

ChatGPT novels and CG Mona Lisas: The digital deluge of mediocre art threatens to drown out quality work
- Gautam Bhatia
Is the "unmitigated glut" of instant art erasing our cultural memory? Or are we witnessing the death of the starving artist?

17th Anniversary Special: Margam to modern: How Bharatanatyam continues to evolve and engage modern audiences
- Shivani Illakiya
As the rhythms of society shift, Bharatanatyam adapts to the age-old maxim — change is the only constant.



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