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Key features of an intelligent Indian classical dance performance? 'It's a chemical process of responses,' explains Shovana Narayan

Padma Shri Shovana Narayan teaches a Kathak masterclass to children in Delhi. Plus, her thoughts on what constitutes an intelligent Indian classical dance performance: 'If you're just technical and you're perfect, then you're a craftsperson.'
Bharatanatyam practitioners across US, UK... India are giving the dance form a contemporary urgency: Leela Samson

Indian Classical Dance today: Dancer-choreographer Leela Samson unpacks histories and movements that have brought us to the present moment in Bharatnatyam, in 'Dance of Freedom: A Short History of Bharata Natyam'.
International Festival on Indian Dance 2024: Time for a major Indian dance evolution?

Sangeet Natak Akademi Chair Sandhya Purecha hopes the 2024 International Festival of Indian Dance, from October 16-21, will be like a 'manthan', churning ideas to 'grow the dance culture of India'.
In photos: Radhika Merchant's debut classical dance show, hosted by Ambanis

Radhika Merchant trained in Bharatnatyam for over eight years under her guru Bhavana Thakar. She gave her Arangetram or debut performance on June 5 at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai.

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Classical Dance

Key features of an intelligent Indian classical dance performance? 'It's a chemical process of responses,' explains Shovana Narayan

Bharatanatyam practitioners across US, UK... India are giving the dance form a contemporary urgency: Leela Samson

International Festival on Indian Dance 2024: Time for a major Indian dance evolution?

In photos: Radhika Merchant's debut classical dance show, hosted by Ambanis