There are loves that define a life. Loves that arrive before language does, before reason can make sense of them. For a dancer, this love has a name, and it is not the name of any person. It is not found in the warmth of a gaze across a room, nor in the soft-spoken promises […]
There is a song that lives between two worlds. It has no fixed address – not quite Indian, not quite Caribbean – and yet it belongs entirely to both. Born of longing and shaped by the sea, it is the sound of a people who refused to let go of who they were, even as […]
Music notation in India evolved gradually over millennia, rooted in oral tradition yet seeking written structure. From early Vedic chants to medieval treatises and modern systems, notation has served as a means to document, teach, and preserve the musical heritage of a living, oral tradition. This blog traces notation’s evolution over centuries, emphasising major milestones […]
Indian classical music is one of the oldest unbroken musical traditions in the world. Rooted in the Vedas and evolving over centuries, it has maintained a delicate balance between rigorous discipline and creative freedom. This article introduces the foundational concepts that form the basis of Indian classical music, both Hindustani (North Indian) and Carnatic (South […]
Indian music, one of the oldest musical traditions in the world, has evolved over thousands of years, deeply intertwined with religious, cultural, and philosophical life. From the chants of the Vedas to the intricate compositions of the classical era and the contemporary innovations of fusion and film music, Indian music has demonstrated both continuity and […]
Therapeutic Dance in Education (TDIE) may be defined as both an art and a science that focuses on the pedagogical practice of teaching dance to students through innovative and learner-centred methodologies. It facilitates the creation of ‘temenos’, a Greek term denoting a “sacred space”, within which meaningful learning can occur, allowing children to explore, respond, […]
Abhinaya is one of the most important aspects in Performing art. A Sanskrit term, Abhinaya means to educate or lead the way towards the audience. Bharata explains that Abhinaya etymologically is derived from the prefix ‘abhi’ meaning towards and the verbal root ‘ni’ meaning to carry. Hence that which carries the performance towards the spectator […]
“No artist is ahead of his time. He is his time. It’s just that the others are behind his time.” -Martha Graham Music and dance are a medium not as rigid as drama, theatre or movies and hence can survive amongst varieties of audiences and instil certain emotions and sentiments in them as the language […]
Sattriya is one of the eight recognized classical dance forms of India and carries the essence of Assamese culture and spirituality. Founded by the 15th-century saint and cultural icon Srimanta Sankardev, it originated within the satras, or Vaishnavite monasteries of Assam, as a means of propagating the tenets of Bhakti or devotion toward Lord Vishnu, […]
Sattriya, the classical dance form of Assam, embodies a unique fusion of devotion, rhythm, and storytelling. Originally performed in monastic settings, it has evolved into a refined performance tradition while preserving its spiritual essence. With elements ranging from abstract pure dance to the dramatic depth of Bhaona, Sattriya continues to reflect the profound artistic vision […]