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divyadwivedikathak · 3 months
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thedraftbox · 2 years
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Performing Art captured... #classicaldance #dance #indianclassicaldance #dancer #bharatanatyam #kathak #dancersofinstagram #indiandance #classicaldancer #dancers #classical #bharatnatyam #kathakdance #india #artist #indianclassicaldancers #art #bharathanatyam #indian #bharatanatyamdancer #odissi #indianclassical #music #classicaldancers #kuchipudi #kathakdancer #dancelife #mohiniyattam #dancephotography #love Click by - Surajit Sharma ( @surajit__sharma ) Follow us @the_draft_box for more.... https://www.instagram.com/p/CjB5aDchq3p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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passiontalkies · 2 years
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Dance is the hidden language of the soul, of the body. @sindhu7849 @shutterstore #morningmovie #classicaldance #dance #indianclassicaldance #dancer #bharatanatyam #kathak #dancersofinstagram #indiandance #classicaldancer #dancers #classical #bharatnatyam #kathakdance #india #artist #indianclassicaldancers #art #bharathanatyam #indian #bharatanatyamdancer #odissi #indianclassical #classicaldancers #kuchipudi #kathakdancer #dancelife #mohiniyattam #dancephotography #love (at Cidco Exhibition Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_vcYrK8Bn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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clikzfactory · 2 years
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*Prahlada Charitam Kathakali.* A beautiful traditional artform Kathakali, tells the extraordinary story of Sri Bhakta Prahlada. Prahlada is the son of Hiranyakashupu an Asura king. He has parama Prema towards bhagavan. Thus Bhagvan Narayana appeared and rescued prahlada. Likewise battle of good and bad within depicts the story of prahlada and Hiranyakashupu. As bhagvan promised Yadha Yadha hi dharmasya Glanir bhavati bharata....... Whenever the badness overpower the goodness bhagvan appears and destroys the darkness. Sri Narayanarpanamastu . . . stay tuned for more @clikzfactory #kathakali #kerala #dance #kathak #indianclassicaldance #art #artist #india #kuchipudi #classicaldance #mohiniyattam #dancer #bharatanatyam #bharatnatyam #kathakdance #classical #dancers #indiandance #kathakalidance #indian #indianclassicaldancers #music #dancersofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #kathakaliartist #bollywood #photography #kathaklove#clikzfactory (at Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc4XKFhJQs4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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via-l0ve · 7 months
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hii can i please request a 🎃for spn? Thanks!!
So im 5 foot (and a half inch 😭), dark brown eyes and hair (2c wavy its not long but its not medium either) big eyes, babyface so im percieved as cute, i'm a bit tan, skinny, strawberry legs, ear piercings (2 imma get another one soon hehehe) and uhh yeah thats it for physical
Now personality, bubbly, caring,kind,sweet, ambivert, sensitive, hate conflicts, very lovergirl vibe, sunshine in human form with a little bit of chaos sprinkled in there as concluded by my friends, softspoken, think before speaking (overthinking tbh), i love dancing (ive learned kathak a little and can do other dance forms easily too like contemp., freestyle, bollywood, salsa and folk dances from india), reading books, sketching, photography, watching bollywood movies, dressing up (especially in traditional wear) id describe my aesthetic as very cottagecore + coquette+ softcore+ desi glam like cutesy clothes (but sometimes i do be feeling like a baddie)
My fave artists are lana del rey, abba, phoebe bridgers, hozier, green day, boygenius, sufjan stevens, mazzy star, marina, red hot chili peppers, sharon van etten, cigs after sex, arctic monkeys, the cranberries. And some hindi music artists.
Im fluent in 2 languages and can understand and speak broken urdu, sanskrit and punjabi
My fave seasons are fall, summer and spring, im an aquarius and bisexual, eldest daughter, desi (indian) im a chai person, hate coffee and street food is my absolute reason for living, im really into fashion and wanna be a fashion stylist
Ok idk what else to say 😭
YOURE SO COOL!
hope you enjoy this mashup darling!!!
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I ship you with Sam Winchester!
PLEASEEE he will beg you to speak in your languages and maybe even teach him some! he will religiously listen to Cigs after sex, red hot chilli peppers and Arctic monkeys with you. please annoy dean together he will have the time of his life.
he would love to meet your family and younger siblings. he treats them as his own family and loves it so much!!
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b-sai-des · 4 months
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A New Frontier: South Asian Fusion
In terms of any actual formal music knowledge, I come from the side of Carnatic music, the Indian classical music style, having been learning the mridangam for around ten years under my guru, Sri T.S Nandakumar. I am always eternally grateful for all that he has done for all of us students, and one of the many things I admire about sir is his willingness to explore unconventional avenues with the mridangam. The mridangam is a two-sided barrel drum usually played as an accompanying instrument in a Carnatic piece that may feature vocals or violin, and veena as well. Nandakumar sir is a renowned accompanying artist, but he’s also given his students many opportunities to perform like chamber concerts and arangetrams. One really unique thing he’s done is a large orchestra of mridangams and other Carnatic percussion instruments at the Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival, which he’s done for multiple years and encouraged even younger students to practice and perform there. It’s unusual for the mridangam to take such a center stage like that, where you have around 100 players playing together in an epic display alongside veena and violin. It was also cool to see Nandakumar sir bringing in western drums into those performances as well, along with drum pads there and in other performances. Having that exposure from a young age really opened my eyes to the potential of Carnatic music elements in contexts that you don’t normally see, and I got curious about what else is capable. Carnatic music for example utilizes many, many different talams (time signatures) apart from just 4:4 (Adi in Carnatic music), and it would be really interesting to see how that could be utilized more generally.
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South Asian fusion is a huge, diverse space that’s hard to really pigeon-hole because of how many types of South Asian music there are (Carnatic is just one, there’s also Hindustani, Sufi music, folk music, Bhangra, etc.), along with different genres that they are mixed with like jazz, rock, pop, etc. You had mingling in the past, like Ravi Shankar and The Beatles. Later on it grew, definitely a more recent phenomenon and likely accelerated due to immigration and assimilation in the west. Younger generations are really at the forefront on it  – you see a ton of high school and college clubs doing Indian music or dance fusion. Rutgers has many, including RU Dhol for example. Some of these student clubs lean more on the side of Bollywood-oriented stuff, and there are times that can overshadow other ways to explore the genres – my sister sometimes talks about how the South Asian fusion club she’s part of really neglects classical dance forms like Bharatanatyam or Kathak. In that club it’s seen as the less hip thing, and people will say “it’s cool that you’re so confident to perform that” rather than actually having an interest in it and the people who want to share it. Then again, I'm talking about high-school pettiness here – it's not like this everywhere. RU Dhol combines South Asian instruments and styles of playing with western equivalents. This performance places electric guitars next to the Indian classical violin style in a really fun way.
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One of my biggest experiences with South Asian fusion is with Brooklyn Raga Massive. My aunt is a Bharatanatyam teacher, and in 2018 or so she had collaborated with a theater director for a production of Jungle Book, where her students performed Bharatanatyam in a song. After the show, we had met some of the other musicians involved in the show, since my cousin learns Carnatic singing, my sister Bharatanatyam, and I mridangam, and we talked to a percussionist who was part of Brooklyn Raga Massive. He had told us about them – they do daily events at a Prospect Heights venue along with bigger events and performances, and he encouraged us to come on a Thursday where they hold an open mic jam session. We definitely got excited about this, and we went one evening.
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The venue was a real hole in the wall type bar with a small stage and seating area in the back, and there was a decent and rather diverse crowd of people. Dim lights and creaky wooden floors, very aesthetic. It’s interesting because now they’ve grown immensely as an organization, and I don’t believe they still have events at this place. It was really cool to see the really different talents displayed there – one woman performed a really interesting singing performance which now I can’t pinpoint what style it was. You also had more traditional classical instruments like tabla and sitar. What’s really cool is that even though I was only in eight grade and my cousin was only in ninth grade, they gave both of us the opportunity to play with them, and they were super friendly and inviting, even despite any mistakes or hesitation I had. There were no judgments, just the spirit of experimenting and playing. I still look at that night with a lot of fondness. 
What I played that day, it was really incredible to get that opportunity and for it to be so low-key and welcoming. My cousin is also there on the stage (dressed in white), he’s an incredibly skilled Carnatic vocalist.
Recently I was inspired by all this and for my midterm assignment for the class I’m writing this for, I made a music track with mridangam and electronic effects in Ableton (free trial came clutch). I initially spent a lot of time worrying about doing it right and perfectly planning everything, but it only came together when I just let go of that and just messed around, re-arranging recordings of me playing and layering effects. Just doing it was fun, and I learned a lot from it.
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There’s a free-ness with something like this that’s a really different experience from traditional Carnatic music. At the same time, there’s a level of playfulness with Carnatic music too, as when you’re playing on stage you don’t practice with the other artist beforehand, and what happens there is often unexpected and exciting, and I’m reminded of that when I see jazz music too. To me says a lot about the inherent commonalities in what makes music so rewarding to make and experience.
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slashcrz · 5 months
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( aishwarya rai bachchan , 59 , she/her , cis woman , sharma #1 ) - have you seen RESHIKA SHARMA?  we’ve heard through the grapevine that they’re REFLECTIVE but also MEDDLESOME. when you think of them , you think of GIRLHOOD FORFEITED IN LIEU OF GREATNESS, THE SWISHING OF SKIRTS AGAINST MUSIC && BODY IN HARMONY, BOWING AT THE GANESH TMEPLE WITH AN OFFERING HANDMADE, WATCHING THE DUSK OF A NEW ERA DAWN OVER THE HILLS .
name; reshika sharma {nee shivaji}
nicknames; none.
birth date; june 19th, a gemini
orientation; bisexual, probably closeted.
relationship; widowed, single.
politics; tba.
religion; hinduism
languages; tba.
headcanons && backstory.
she was born into nobility due to her father's rank in the maratha confederacy, and has always held her home close to her heart. spirituality was always important to her, being a hindu in a muslim court, as well as because she was raised by her mother, a kathak performer. reshika loved dance, all forms, studying under great artists, and spending hours she should be studying moving to music instead. it was this skill that got her noticed at all by the emperor, who loved to watch her dance, loved her hindu stories she told with her hands && her feet. it was a shock to her when he invited her back again, and again, to dance at agra fort. she was both a guest of nobility, and on some nights, the star of the show. those early days will always be regarded as the fondest of her time, reshika believes. when the dowager empress chose her, just as she would come to do herself in later years, reshika wept both tears of joy && of pain. to become empress was the most divine opportunity a woman could ever hope for, and she had only just turned 18... but it came with it such a high cost. to stop dancing, to end her free traveling, to say goodbye to her family, and to acclimate to a different religious culture than her own surrounding her. and, of course, a husband - they had fun, but they were still largely strangers to one another. life at court was not unhappy, but reshika missed her life before, and would regularly sneak out in full disguise to dance in delhi. it was a whole life she lived, unknown to anyone home in the palace, even her husband with whom she shared a complicated love for. her alter-ego would love, would experience loss, would make && break friendships, until slowly, it came to a stop after the birth of her second child. reshika finally had began to acclimate to court, after half a decade of it. she was a good empress, always smart, a little restless, and wished to have found herself a way to be happier, taking on the blame for this herself. she has high suspicion of the new empress... she knows a liar when she sees one. reshika is a liar herself. and oh, she still loves to dance. during her time as empress, she was a solid support, and never gave up her hindu roots while also opening schools of dance, and other artistic endeavors, and always trying to push for better for everyone. she cares deeply both about the sharma family, and about india, "her" empire. it will make it tragic when she learns the current empress wants to tear down what was built, and she will do whatever it takes to defend it.
resources -> x, x, x.
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krishna-sangini · 6 months
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am not remotely connected to Indian/desi culture at all so please do forgive my deep ignorance with this question and my presence in your tag (though I am a poly/theist too if that helps? just a different pantheon to yours)
basically I wanted to ask someone who seems to know kathak about a song/dance that is haunting me. it's this one beautiful mysterious song ('Nritya paksha'), and to resolve my strange attraction to it I feel compelled to find out the storyline and the translated lyrics into my first language English, yet there's nothing online when I run searches. it's frustrating not to know, because it's like the universe or the Gods are sending me some kind of message by throwing this song repeatedly into my path and idk why haha
though I absolutely appreciate the artistic skill, craft and beauty of the dance and music without full understanding (and I think it's fine to appreciate other cultures' art on that level), and I love any and all kinds of bardic traditions and theatrical storytelling regardless, tbh not knowing the meaning of this is driving me lowkey insane
anyway thanks for any guidance or information you can give, or if not thank you for reading and listening anyway! have an amazing weekend xxxx
link to the song and dance: ytube+UBYqv21c0Yk ? si= TzvaOwli1ba9lXuZ
Hello buddy! Actually, the link that you've sent isn't working. Could you dm it or something?
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ramayantika · 2 years
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When the God of dance is a man, why should I curtail myself from practicing this art?
When I was put into my first Bharatanatyam class as a five year old, I saw a bhaiya dance amidst us. Everyone called him Bhuvan anna. He must have been in the seventh or eighth grade then, and I hope he still dances.
In my thirteen years of learning dance, I was taught by three male dance teachers -- two for Odissi and one for Bharatanatyam. Sanjay Mahanti was my bharatanatyam dance teacher along with Siri Mahanti (both are siblings) who was my main dance teacher. Sanjay sir often took classes for my batch when we did items. I still remember how he noticed me when I was portraying a bashful girl. He smiled at me and asked me to do it again. I am not sure if he remembers me now because I moved out of Vizag at the age of seven. I had seen him dance sometimes when Gurumaa (their mother) would sing and the siblings would dance. I was six then but I was enthralled at his movements. My dance academy had a large Nataraja idol and Sanjay sir reminds me of that idol.
Later, I got enrolled myself in Odissi in the sixth or seventh grade I think under Lucky Mohanty. I had heard of Odissi but never had the opportunity to see it. Truthfully, I never had much of an interest earlier to practice that art form seriously. I took it because there were no good bnat classes in the city I had shifted in. I did Odissi to keep up with my Odia heritage.
My first Odissi stage show was in the seventh grade where I saw him dancing. He was portraying baby Krishna and Yashoda running after him trying to feed him or to stop him from causing mischief. Our group was after his solo performance and I watched by by the wings. A grown man acting like a baby appeared peculiar to me. By the end, I loved how he was portraying Yashoda's maternal love and Krishna's adorable mischief.
After two years, I moved to another city where dance enveloped around me and opened my eyes to traditional artforms. I took up Odissi again in a reputed institution of Kolkata where I learnt for three years under Sourav Samanta. He taught me a Krishna item and he showed all the students a pose where Krishna was standing and giving a side glance to Radha. That look stayed with me after all these years.
And now I continue Odissi with Lucky Mohanty after five years, I guess. I wonder that there are so many male classical dance artists, yet I hardly see boys learning classical dance. Boys who are interested to learn are told to take up western because classical dance is too feminine.
As I write this, I am reminded of two boys who were a part of a dance workshop I took part in the tenth grade. Sadly, I don't recall their names. One of them was an Odissi dancer, that I am sure about. The other guy was perhaps into Odissi or Kathak. In the workshop we were twenty girls I think with those boys. Let's name the Odissi guy A and the other guy B.
Guy A had round frame spectacles, curly hair and his torso movements were fine and fluid like a wave. I don't think my movements are as refined as him. Guy B's movements were quite sharp and crips. He also had sharp eyes. My introverted self never went up to compliment them on their dance and I still regret it.
Male dancers deserve much more respect and recognition. The celebrated artists are surely given a lot of respect in and outside dancing circles but what about the young boys learning dance? Majority of them in their childhood and adolescence are made to hear taunts and obscene insults.
In India, we look up to Ardhanarishwara, the merged forms of Shiva and Parvati. Who are we to conform ourselves and others into strict rules of masculinity and feminity?
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riotgrrrlhole · 1 year
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Flamenco is an artistic expression that originated in Andalucía , Spain it is the mix of the different cultures that were in the area like the Roma and the people of Andalucía , there are also hypotheses that it was also influenced in dances like Kathak ( an Indian dance ) , it’s composed not only of the dance but also singing “cante” and the guitar “toque “.
Here is dancer Roberto Ximenez performing footwork to the “soniquete “ (rhythm) of the music , other elements of the dance are hand movements and different positions of the torso while doing different footwork that accompanies the rhythm of the music
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ghumnahai · 10 months
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Adventures in the Land of Temples: A Journey through Rajasthan
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Adventures in the Land of Temples: A Journey through Rajasthan is a captivating travelogue that unveils the mesmerizing tapestry of Rajasthan's rich history, vibrant culture, and magnificent architecture. Prepare to be transported to a land of majestic forts, opulent palaces, and a kaleidoscope of colors and traditions.
The journey begins in the heart of Rajasthan, as the author immerses themselves in the chaotic yet alluring ambiance of its capital, Jaipur. With its iconic pink-hued buildings, bustling markets, and regal palaces, Jaipur sets the stage for the adventure that lies ahead.
As the travelogue unfolds, readers are whisked away to explore the legendary forts that crown the Aravalli hills, such as the imposing Amer Fort, perched majestically above the city, and the impregnable Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, offering panoramic views of the surrounding desert landscape.
The author delves into the vibrant culture of Rajasthan, introducing readers to the age-old traditions, music, and dance forms that have been passed down through generations. Witnessing the captivating performances of Kathak dancers and the soul-stirring melodies of Rajasthani folk music, readers are immersed in the rhythm and vitality of the region's artistic heritage.
From the romantic city of Udaipur, with its serene lakes and exquisite palaces, to the golden city of Jaisalmer, where ancient havelis (mansions) rise from the desert sands, readers are transported to the bygone era of Rajput royalty. The author's encounters with locals and their stories of valor and romance add a personal touch, providing deeper insights into the lives of the people who call this magnificent land home.
Along the journey, readers are invited to savor the tantalizing flavors of Rajasthani cuisine, from delectable dal baati churma to mouthwatering gatte ki sabzi. The author's culinary adventures take them to bustling street food markets and hidden gems, where they discover the diverse and delectable flavors that Rajasthan has to offer.
Adventures in the Land of Temples: A Journey through Rajasthan is a vivid and immersive narrative that paints a vivid picture of the state's grandeur, capturing the essence of its architectural marvels, cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a culture lover, or simply a curious traveler, this travelogue will transport you to a world of enchantment and leave you yearning to experience the wonders of Rajasthan firsthand.
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divyadwivedikathak · 8 months
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thecoffeepurist · 11 months
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my biggest problem these days is that i have waaay too many interests and very little time to tend to all of them intentionally and allow it to consume my whole day. ideally i'd like to read in the sunlight and make notes, both literary and non-fiction, and talk about what ive read to a friend or to my online anon followers, and listen to podcasts about geography, public infrastructure, economics, and truly amazing life stories of people from parts of the world I'm never going to go to or know of, and dance (so many parts of my body really just wants to get back into kathak). but mostly i want to create, not consume. i want to create because im in love with using my hands. i want to get my own pottery wheel and throw clay and soothe and mould it into hundreds and hundreds of coffee mugs and bowls and plates. i want to knit a thousand sweaters and beanies and gloves for the people i love. i want to draw, paint with water colours, and express myself very very boldly on a canvas or even a whole wall, maybe a giant but elegant mural. im artistically gifted but ive lost touch a great deal but i know i can get to a place where my creations are my own, truly my own, where the authenticity jumps out at you. but i don't know how to sit down and start with one project and focus all my energy on that one project. i don't know how to not feel pulled in so many different directions and have undivided attention. im working on this. im really trying to finish every task to a hundred percent. im trying to not abandon tasks. to not pick up something new unless an old one is finished. but im very scared that i move slowly and that im not creating enough.
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voiletflameswizard · 11 months
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Model AMANDEEP SINGH JALANDAR Love and war #voiletflames #wizard
Model AMANDEEP SINGH JALANDAR Love and war #voiletflames #wizard
I am Amandeep Singh Known as wizard too in spiritual & music & influencer community.
Born in faridabad Haryana & brought up in Jalandhar in a musical family. Learned music & spiruality since childhood.
Amandeep Singh or known as wizard I am experienced tarot cards, photo, dream & pendulums reader, healer & occult practitioner & researcher.
Founder of spiritual cult of ‘voiletflames, wizard’ in which I have healed & coached & initiated many Indian & foreign clients. Amandeep Singh or the wizard is initiated by big aghori masters & is a part of ancient sanatan parampara of Aghor.
Also, an author of occult book called ‘The game of primal forces’. Released worldwide.
My mission & motto in sadhna & spirituality is to train & heal as much people as I can & empower & heal human souls to make them a powerful personality.
As an artist, I am a learned singer composer from patiala bodal gharana & Jaipur Kathak gharana. Did collabs & fusion etc. With lots of music producers & artists in India & internationally.
As an influencer & actor I am pursuing my career in Punjabi & hindi ott & web series etc.
May the power of Anadi anant shiv blesses all
#loveandwarrealityshow #loveandwar #voiletflames #wizard #Voiletflameswizard #aghor
#Amandeepsinghwizard 
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sammy-lyn-2008-30 · 1 year
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My Hobbies
I have & had many hobbies. If I list all of them the page would overflow but here are the ones I remember. The main ones I still stuck to are our craft, art, Karnatic music, volleyball, and watching anime (if that counts). I used to dance (Kathak, Kuchipudi, Shamakdaver & contemporary), ride horses, and swim. Most of these hobbies faded because I either left the place or was not interested in them. There are many things I want to learn and experience like scuba diving which I will be learning in a few days and architecture which is interesting to me. When it comes to crafting I mainly focus on miniature art and jewelry making. I make and display most of them in my moments and on this blog. I love painting or sketching, and I love capturing animals and landscapes. I never was good at or interested in portraits so I never tried them but I have many friends who like portrait art. One art that mesmerizes me is when artists make mythical creatures out of real animals but just exaggerate their traits. 
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motley-dance-company · 14 hours
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Dance Academy in Bangalore
Motley Dance Company stands as a beacon of excellence in the realm of dance education. Nestled amidst the bustling streets and dynamic energy of the city, this esteemed dance academy has carved a niche for itself, offering unparalleled training and opportunities for aspiring dancers.
Motley Dance Company prides itself on its commitment to nurturing talent and fostering creativity in dancers of all ages and backgrounds. With a team of highly skilled instructors who are not only accomplished performers but also dedicated educators, the academy provides a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses various dance styles, from classical forms like Bharatanatyam and Kathak to contemporary genres such as hip-hop and jazz.
What sets Motley Dance Company apart is its holistic approach to dance education. Recognizing that dance is not just about mastering choreography but also about developing physical strength, flexibility, and artistic expression, the academy offers a well-rounded training program that focuses on technique, creativity, and performance skills. Students are encouraged to explore their own unique artistic voice while honing their technical proficiency, ensuring that they emerge as versatile and confident dancers.
190, New BEL Rd, near Ramaiah Hospital, Sadashiva Nagar, Sanjayanagara, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560094, India
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