The dark, dingy green earth lay beneath my feet. A lush green, welcoming pasture was in front of me. It was a beautiful scene. Suddenly, I heard a rush of footsteps coming from the jungle behind me. It was late afternoon, but the dense jungle with tall trees looked like a deep, dense lust of... Continue Reading →
My Post Pandemic Bucket List
Just when humanity thought that we had the best of everything to progress, the COVID pandemic spread across the world. Our lifestyle changed drastically, and we found ourselves under house arrest and unable to meet anyone. After a long hiatus of depressing news pervading every channel, we are finally seeing some light at the end of... Continue Reading →
Importance of Patriotic Dance for Youth
Learning patriotic dance in school or in college is an inspiring experience for students. It is an opportunity for young people to learn about the historical events of a country through dance. Students become aware of the scientific progress and influential song writers of the country. Themes like the fight for independence, the industrial revolution,... Continue Reading →
Tone Your Thighs Like A Ballerina With Plie Squats
A ballerina has strong legs and thighs, which aid in jumping and landing softly on the floor.The toned thighs are a result of the daily practise of plies. A plie looks very similar to a squat but is not the same. It is the coordination of the upper and lower body that makes plie such... Continue Reading →
Dancers Embracing the Mask Culture
The only way to fight Covid and perform outdoors is to wear a mask. It is mandatory for everyone’s safety. It is a huge challenge for the dance community. Dancers cannot go to the dance studio. It is difficult to manage dance classes on Zoom. It is time to acknowledge that we have to learn... Continue Reading →
Confessions: Facing Failure
Photo by Trarete on Pexels.com Confessions is a series of incidents that happened backstage. Stage performers know that the incidents that take place backstage are much more dramatic than the performance in front of the audience. Overcoming technical challenges is just one part of a live performance. The preparation that an actor or a dancer goes through... Continue Reading →
Remembering the Disco King of Bollywood: Bappi Lahiri
The 1980s are synonymous with the disco era and Bappi Lahiri. He is rightly called the Disco King because he popularised Disco songs in Indian film industry. A singer, composer, and record producer, Bappi Da was well known for many super hits over the decades. On 16 February 2022, Bappi Lahiri breathed his last due... Continue Reading →
How Social Media Helps Dancers Find New Audience
Photo by Artem Podrez on Pexels.com Social media has become an important part of modern lives. Whether you like it or not, use it every day or not. Social media is important to keep in touch with friends. Social media has evolved as the main source of information and entertainment. For dancers, Social media has... Continue Reading →
Watching YouTube Videos Changed My Life
YouTube tutorials helped me learn salsa dance footwork, wearing a saree, opening a safe lock without a key, and much more.