For Srinivasan and myself, Indian music and dance are part of who we are, our outlet that keeps us in touch — and sane — during the pandemic, amid our demanding careers.

Menaka went on to seek out other gurus in the three classical Indian dance forms that she ultimately learned: Bharatnatyam, Odissi and Kuchipudi. “For Menaka, dance was her life,” Ms. Enros says.

Menaka Thakkar, who thrust Indian classical dance into the consciousness of mainstream Canadian audiences, died Feb. 5 in Toronto. “Menaka was the brightest star in our dance universe ...

In Indian classical dance, a debut isn’t just a performance, it’s a sacred passage into legacy. Chosen not by age but by readiness, it marks a moment of trust between Guru and Shishya. Before the ...

12th Annual Mushtari Begum Festival of Indian Classical Music and Dance Event Ended Where Massey Theatre - 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC View Map When Sep 23, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ...

Like the Hindu god Shiva, whom he revered, Chitresh Das was, in a sense, the lord of dance. Shiva is often referred to as Natraj, or the cosmic dancer. When Mr. Das took to the stage, he was ...

Entertainment Classical Indian dance in Hamilton The world famous group from Kadamb School of Dance and Music located in Ahmadabad, India, performed in Hamilton Aug. 13.

Although Indian classical dance is commonly assumed to be ancient and reverential—and there is a documented history of devotional dancing extending back more than two millennia—all eight of ...

Published: June 24, 2025 15:34 IST, Updated: June 24, 2025 15:34 IST New Delhi: Indian classical dance has truly become international, thrilling people and fans well outside Indian waters.

13th Annual Mushtari Begum Festival of Indian Classical Music and Dance Event Ended Where Massey Theatre - 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia View Map When Sep 28, 2024 | 6:30 PM ...