Sneha Chakradhar’s Indian classical dance blog
Bharatanatyam is an Indian classical dance form rooted in 2000 years of history. It originated in the temples of south India and was nurtured by hereditary communities of artists. It is an interpretative dance style that uses gestures and symbols to narrate stories from ancient Hindu mythology. Bharatanatyam uses intricate footwork and is known for engaging the body in creating straight lines and geometric shapes. It is a coming together of music, rhythm, yoga, biomechanics, philosophy, spirituality, mythology, poetry and literature.
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Passing on a Tradition: Guru and Disciple
Read more: Passing on a Tradition: Guru and DiscipleMy solo Bharatanatyam performance at the IIC Spring Festival of Dance (Passing on a Tradition: Guru and Disciple) on the 7th of April, 2016 at the main auditorium, India International Centre, New Delhi was received well by an audience of dance connoisseurs and critics. I presented compositions showcasing the various moods that the season of…
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Performance Demonstration: “When Pleats Dance”
Read more: Performance Demonstration: “When Pleats Dance”I will be presenting a brief performance as a part of the ongoing exhibition “When Pleats Dance” on the 20th of June at 6pm at the Art Gallery (2nd floor), Kamaladevi Complex, India International Centre, Lodi Estate, New Delhi. This unique exhibition, curated and designed by Sandhya Raman in collaboration with dancer/choreographer Geeta Chandran and…
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‘Vividha’ at Delhi Dialogue VII
Read more: ‘Vividha’ at Delhi Dialogue VIIThe first day of the Delhi Dialogue VII ASEAN-India summit witnessed a classical dance performance organised for the delegates. Curated by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the performance was an introduction to the world of the classical performing arts of India, specially designed for the international guests participating in the conference. I collaborated…
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An Evening of Classical Dance for President Obama
Read more: An Evening of Classical Dance for President ObamaOn the eve of Republic Day 2015, I performed with the Natyavriksha Dance Company and an accomplished team of dancers in honour of Michelle and Barack Obama at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Pranab Mukherjee was the host of the evening and the programme was attended by PM Narendra Modi, several Cabinet Ministers and a constellation…
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