Natya Dance Theatre celebrates 50 years at Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
- Tristan Bruns
Since 1975, Hema Rajagopalan—dancer, choreographer, philosopher—and Natya Dance Theatre have been exploring the philosophy of connection through the lens of Bharatanatyam.

Veena player Jayanthi Kumaresh to receive Music Academy's Sangita Kalanidhi award

Layered with bhava
- Srividya
Anjali Hariharan explored the many shades of bhakti through a thoughtfully curated repertoire.

Dr Sohini Ray receives Tagore National Scholarship

Movement and moment of the aged: Eight 60-year-olds get on stage to pursue their passion for dance
- Rakshitha Priya G
A Mumbai-based choreographer explores the relationship between movement and the ageing body.

On a spiritual quest
- V.V. Ramani
Navyasree’s performance showed how a devotee’s pilgrimage to Thirumala is both a physical and emotional journey.

Comforting steps
- Deepa Venkatraman
Young Bharatanatyam dancer Nivritti Mahesh on how her life found a new rhythm with a Cochlear implant.

The Conference for Research on Choreographic Interfaces hosts a space camp for dancers
- Jennifer Heimlich
If you wanted to head to space, dancers probably wouldn’t be among the first experts you’d consult. But Sydney Skybetter, founder of the Conference for Research on Choreographic Interfaces, thinks they should be.

Kalakshetra row ends in settlement. Former intern now wants to be recognised for her art
- Vitasta Kaul
In a December 2022 Facebook post, former director of the Kalakshetra Foundation Leela Samson described Athena Sadiq — then a dance intern — as the ‘mistress’ of a male faculty member.

Into a poet’s world
- V.V. Ramani
Bahinabai Chaudari’s evocative verses became the focal point of Vaishnavi Dhore’s performance.

Bharatanatyam festival celebrates classical dance excellence
- Anna Rao Gangavalli
The festival beautifully blended tradition, expressive storytelling, and dynamic choreography rooted in epic heritage.

Bodies in motion
- Joshua Muyiwa
At a time when institutionally backed showcase platforms are disappearing, PECDA is helping keep contemporary dance in India alive.