LITTLETON — For dancers of Bharatanatyam — a South Indian classical dance style — an “arangetram” is the culmination of years, often more than a decade, of practice. As instructor Manasa Jayanthi ...

Thousands of years ago, one of India’s oldest classical dance forms, bharatanatyam, was born. These days, it’s still being practiced on the other side of the world here in North Texas through dance ...

HOUSTON – Dr. Lavanya Rajagopalan is a trailblazer in her pursuit of preserving the culture and traditions, while educating the community about Indian classical dance. Her love for dancing started at ...

ST. LOUIS — Soorya Performing Arts is hosting its annual Natya Festival June 13–15 at Clayton High School Auditorium. The three-day event celebrates Indian classical dance with performances from top ...

At Children’s Manor Montessori School in Germantown where Praneetha Akula was teaching and performing, a little girl got to see herself in her teacher. The pre-K student announced that she knew how to ...

In a display of grace and innovation, Yale Ballet Company’s “Timeless” captured the audience’s attention at the Crescent Underground at 6 p.m. this past Saturday. The event, a tapestry of neoclassical ...

In the world of classical dance, men are mostly preferred in the role of a teacher. For instance, the great Vempati Chinna Satyam, Kelucharan Mohapatra or Pandit Birju Maharaj, despite being great ...

On International Dance Day 2025, six classical dancers share how dance has shaped their identity, purpose, and passion, offering insights into their journey. 6 classical dancers share their soulful ...