And thereby hangs a tale… by Geetha Ballal

And thereby hangs a tale… This in no means is a rip off from Geoffrey Archer’s novel, but I like the name and somehow I feel this experience has one too many stories involved and it is still going on, I think the name suits it. It all began when I was told I was…

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MAYA-AYAM-Illusion of time-Images by Sriharsha

Chitraleka Dance Company (UK based) is collaborating with Nritarutya (India based) to tour their joint dance production Maya – Ayam in both countries.Evolutionary theories, ten avatars of Vishnu, Ardhanarishwara and the forces of rhythm are explored through the vocabulary of dance. A touring dance production funded by Birmingham City Council’s International Partnership Programme Production team:…

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Dancers, be careful with your knees!!!by Dr.Shailendra Saxena

With Over 600 Muscles, 206 bones and countless nerves, ligaments, and tendons in the body, it’s almost impossible for dancers to escape getting injured. Acute injuries, such as a sudden sprain or muscle pull, seem to happen out of the blue. One minute you’re dancing, the next minute you’ve hit the floor. Chronic problems, like…

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Abhinaya workshop by Guru Bhanumati

ನಾಟ್ಯದ ಅವಿಭಾಜ್ಯ ಅಂಗ ಅಭಿನಯ ಸುಂದರ ಲಯಬದ್ಧವಾದ ಅಭಿನಯ ನೋಡುಗರೆಲ್ಲ ತನ್ಮಯ ಜನರಿಂದ ಸಿಗುವುದು ಮಾನ್ಯ ನಾಟ್ಯದಿಂದ ಮನಸಿದ್ಧಿ ಸಾಧ್ಯ ನಾಟ್ಯದಿಂದ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಕಾಯ ನಾಟ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲದಿರೆ ಮನವೆಲ್ಲ ಶೂನ್ಯ ನಾಟ್ಯಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಕಲೆಯಿಲ್ಲ ಅನ್ಯ ಅಭಿನಯ ಹೇಳಿಕೊಟ್ಟು ನೀವೇ ಅಗ್ರಗಣ್ಯ ಅದನ್ನು ಕಲಿತ ನಾವೆಲ್ಲರೂ ಧನ್ಯ ಮನವೆಲ್ಲ ತುಂಬಿದೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಕಳೆದ ಮಾಧುರ್ಯ ಅದೇ ಗುಂಗಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಹೇಳುವೆವು ನಾವು ಧನ್ಯವಾದದ ವಿದಾಯ ನಾಟ್ಯದ ಅವಿಭಾಜ್ಯ ಅಂಗವೇ ಅಭಿನಯ. ಈ ಅಭಿನಯದಿಂದ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ತನ್ಮಯಗೊಳಿಸಿ ಅದರಿಂದ ಮಾನ್ಯತೆ ಪಡೆದು ಅದರಿಂದ…

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Mayuri Upadhya – “Choreographed Tamassu Title Track”

Mayuri Upadhya – “Choreographed Tamassu Title Track” TAMASSU..! “Tamassu is like upholding a mirror for all of us, living in today’s society.It’s a relevant and relatable subject with a powerful message to hand down. It’s a much awaited film for all right reasons.” TAMASSU EXPERINCE “It’s an extremely memorable experience”. The entire team comprised of…

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Who ever said acting was all fun and easy??? by Sathya B.G

Making a debut in sandalwood under the Agni Sridhar directorial is what every debutant would dream of. And sharing screen space with none other than hatrick hero Shivanna (Shivarajkumar) was like an icing on the cake!! Our very own,  Sathya,  shares his experience about his beautiful first venture as an actor in Tamassu. Sathya starts…

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Show management-by Geetha Ballal

The music CD has just slipped and is repeating a track on its own or just goes ‘kapoot’… ‘1 – 2 -3 -THUD- the side wing has just fallen on the very spot you were just 2 seconds ago.. Ouch!! A nail has just pierced even through the seasoned skin of the feet… How am…

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Carbohydrates- Fuel for the dancers

As promised…we continue to fill in more on the fitness/diet for dancers…read on The diet of a dancer ideally must consist of about 55-60% carbohydrate, 12-15% protein, and 20-30% fat. During weighty working out and rehearsals the amount of carbohydrate should be augmented to about 65%. The reason is that carbohydrate in the major energy…

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Dance class to a wandering dancer…feat our student-Manognya

I remember feeling excited and nervous, earnest and apprehensive hesitant and confident all at the same time as I entered Kalari Institute of performing arts, the venue of Nritarutya’s dance class for the very first time. As I entered the hall, I was genuinely surprised to be greeted by the sight of a jolly bunch…

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Madras Music Season –writes Mayuri

How important is a breather space to an artiste? Only as essential as inhaling and exhaling oxygen or as exciting work coming one’s way. So, my survival instincts made me think up a few things that would take me away from my dance studio and to re-energize I, me ,myself. As part of my “…

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