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Narthaki Monthly Newsletter

Dec 2025
ARTICLES

De-ritualisation and Re-contextualisation: The shifting performance ecology of Bharatanatyam in the 21st century
- Dr. Amrita Sengupta Dutta
Bharatanatyam, originally woven into the ritual and devotional life of South Indian temple culture, has traversed a complex path of transformation over the last century.

How a young dancer from Karachi built one of Delhi's most important cultural centres
- Malini Nair
In the heart of Mandi House, Sundari Shridharani's Triveni Kala Sangam remains a quiet cornerstone of Delhi's cultural life.

How have computer applications changed the way we make dance?
- Julie Cruse
I was one of the pioneers of what I call "computational choreography" - dance made with the assistance of computers.

Can YouTube be your Guru?
- Anannya Mahanta
Technology has transformed how art travels. Platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok have become vast repositories of performances and tutorials.

How artists are exploring the possibilities and implications of dance in space
- Chava Pearl Lansky
"Dance in zero gravity completely transforms how we think about choreography and performance," says Sydney Skybetter, the founder of CRCI and director of the Brown Arts Institute at Brown University.

Unspoken Dialogues: The healing language of Kathak dance
- Simran Poddar
This paper looks at Kathak as a living art form that continues to touch emotions and bring balance to people's lives.

Immersive classical performance and how they're shaping space
- Anesha Grover & Jyotsna Shourie
There's a reason the traditional repertoire or "Margam" has survived for centuries.

How Biosensors could change dance medicine
- Sophie Bress
Nowadays, it's easier than ever to access personal health data with the Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and other biosensor-based products.



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