Adding muscle to Bharatanatyam | How classical dancers are taking up strength training to improve their performance

Adding muscle to Bharatanatyam | How classical dancers are taking up strength training to improve their performance

For nearly a year leading up to her performance at The Music Academy’s Dance Festival last month, Medha Hari split her time between the dance studio, learning with her guru, and strength training with Adarsh Gopalakrishnan. All the practice — footwork, abhinaya (art of expression), and building muscle, flexibility and control — helped her win […]

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Peonies on kanjeevaram: a peek at good sari collaborations

Peonies on kanjeevaram: a peek at good sari collaborations

Why a good collaboration is not merely the union of two crafts, but an expression of respect, generosity and creativity Why a good collaboration is not merely the union of two crafts, but an expression of respect, generosity and creativity Ashdeen Lilaowala understands collaborations in a way few of his peers do. Over the years, […]

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