Category: Dance
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Gopi Krishna’s Murli Manohar Krishna voted No. 1 at New York’s Kathak Festival
Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (transl. The anklets go jhanak jhanak) is a 1955 Indian Hindi-language dance film directed by V. Shantaram. It stars Shantaram’s wife Sandhya and dancer Gopi Krishna in lead roles. One of the earlier Technicolor films made in India, the film won the All India Certificate of…
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13 Male Dancers who have affirmed that Gender Is No Barrier in the World of Kathak!
Originating from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha which means “story”, and Kathaka which means “he who tells a story,” these Kathakars communicated stories from epics and mythology through dance, songs, and music. The dance form gained precedence and fame during the Bhakti movement. There are three Gharanas (schools) or genres of Kathak including the…
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Ghoomar – The Rajasthani Folk Dance
The beauty of Rajasthan has enthralled the world since centuries. The folk music and dances of Rajasthan leave audiences mesmerised. With the much awaited Padmavati releasing on 1st December 2017, we are excited to witness this gorgeous art form come to Indian cinema as Deepika Padukone who essays Rani Padmavati…
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Dancercise | Class Information
Dancercise, launched by the Nateshwar Dance Academy, blends both dance & exercise to craft a diverse and dynamic fitness programme. We believe that through dance one can strengthen and tone one’s body while simultaneously releasing stress and allowing one’s self – expression, through rhythm and beat. Whether you endeavour to get…
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Nritya Aangan – Festival of Indian Dance
Nritya Aangan is proudly presented by the South African Indian Dance Alliance supported by The Playhouse Company and Consulate General of India, Durban. The Nritya Aangan – Festival of Indian Dance aims to bring Indian dance to the forefront of the performing arts in SA, creating an awareness and appreciation…
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Krishna Legends: The earliest form of Kathak
Kathak is a form of Indian classical dance. The dance style in its formative phase was inseparably linked with Krishna legend. The word Kathak comes from the word katha which means story or tale – Kathak has always been closely associated with Krishna’s legends. The earliest mention of Kathak as an…
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10 instances Bollywood fans fell in love with the Art of Classical Dance
Indian cinema has, for decades celebrated the Arts of Classical Dance & Music – as dancers it gives us immense pleasure to witness our Art still making its presence felt on celluloid. We have gathered 10 instances Bollywood fans fell in love with Classical Dance forms. These were frequently presented…
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NDA Feature: Andhra Pradesh’s art of Kuchipudi
Kuchipudi is a South Indian classical dance form. the term Kuchipudi derives its name from the Kuchipudi village of Andhra Pradesh. In the seventeenth century the Kuchipudi village was presented to the Brahmins, who were experts in staging dance and drama. Kuchipudi exhibits scenes from the Hindu Epics, legends and…
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NDA: Bajirao Mastani’s Mohe Rang Do Laal
Bajirao Mastani is storytelling filled with opulence and grandeur . The film is beautiful, lavish, opulent and stylish in every frame and this story is filled with tons of emotion and soul. Bajirao Mastani restores ones faith in eternal love. The chemistry is magnetic and that in itself is heart-warming experience.…
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Nateshwar: The Journey – Highlights
Nateshwar Dance Academy presented our annual school show Nateshwar The Journey featuring our students at The Playhouse Company on 28 November 2015. Photography Style: Journalistic/ Documentary by Keshlan Nadasen Photography |Lens 3 | Event coverage: Tempest Media . Images may not, under any circumstances, be published, altered in any way including but…
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Nateshwar The Journey | School Show 2015
It’s officially Showtime! An opportunity for students to show off their talent at our annual school show. The title of the show is “Nateshwar … The Journey” – a glimpse of our 35 year journey of Dance. Tickets available from Computicket.
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