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About नृत्यानुसंधानम्

I started the online lectures series "नृत्यानुसंधानम्'' to carry forward our aim and broaden the horizons of knowledge and research about classical dance and culture. Through all the years of learning Bharatanatyam, I have come across a variety of concepts and fields which are associated with classical dance. The dancer renders a seamless and flawless performance when the brilliance of the character is captured by the dancer. The interdisciplinary study of dance with fields like Indology, philosophy, mythology, literature, paintings, poetry facilitates the dancer to present an exemplary performance. It can be said that the knowledge of these associated fields is a sine qua non for a dancer. With this motive in mind, I decided to start this series , with Mettle Innovations as our co-host and Nadroop and Natyhotra as our associates.

‘नृत्यानुसंधानम्’ stands for imparting knowledge to every adherent of culture in quest of answers. It is about enriching the knowledge of dancers and inspiring them to explore a wide range of interconnected fields. It aims to connect with the connoisseurs and learn from their expertise.

We have had the honor to invite some virtuosos in their respective fields. Our sessions include:

नृत्यानुसंधानम् - exploring the journey within

Sculptural Personification of Dance

Our first session was graced by Honorary Dr. G. B. Deglurkar, well-known Iconographist and Former Chancellor of Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute, Deemed to be University. The session was about Indology and how it forms an important background for dancers.

Advaita in Dance

Sculptural Personification of Dance

Our second session was graced by Guru Rukmini Vijayakumar Akka, Indian Choreographer and Bharatnatyam Dancer, Artistic Director of Raadha Kalpa dance company , Director of LshVa, an art space. The session was about what Advaita is and the importance of Advaita for a dancer. strength, and artistry.

Dance-Intangible Heritage

Sculptural Personification of Dance

Dance-Intangible Heritage

Our third session was graced by Guru Shama Tai Bhate, Kathak Guru, Choreographer, Scholar, Performer and Director of Nadroop. The session was about the essential aspects for a dancer and how a dancer should preserve the core values of our tradition.

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He is alone in the dark. The war just ended. Who is he? - A failure, an embarrassment or a warrior? Can he run around what the cruel hands of fate did to him? What will Ashwatthama do ? We have attempted to portray this legendary character from the Indian scriptures of Mahabharata through dance.

Who knows krishna better than his own mother Yashoda ? We have attempted to show the nuances of the beautiful relationship between krishna and his mother. Her motherly affection and his playful aura have always warmed the hearts of many! The character of krishna has been played by an adorable young dancer

This is our small attempt to create or version of this beautiful melody which was originally sung by late Pandit Jasraj and Tripti Mukherjee. We offer our tribute to the legend Late Pandit Jasraj ji through this small attempt. Choreography is based on the mythology from shivapuranam, devipuranam, devibhagavatapuranam and skandapuranam.

Ventures

About नृत्यानुसंधानम्

नृत्यानुसंधानम् - exploring the journey within

Sculptural Personification of Dance

Sculptural Personification of Dance

Sculptural Personification of Dance

Advaita in Dance

Sculptural Personification of Dance

Sculptural Personification of Dance

Dance-Intangible Heritage

Sculptural Personification of Dance

Dance-Intangible Heritage

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