"The greatness of a culture can be found in its festivals." - Siddhartha Katragadda Whether you like to go to a music festival or participate in a local folk tradition, festivals are reminders that hope and togetherness still exist in this world. And in a country like India, especially the modern city of New Delhi,... Continue Reading →
How To Prepare A Good Religious Dance Drama
Preparation for a good religious dance drama takes a lot of time, money, and resources. Here's a short outline that will help you stay organized. Whether you are a professional dance teacher or you are given the responsibility to prepare a performance for your church or society, this short guide will help you create an... Continue Reading →
How To Learn A New Dance Style
Learning a new dance style, for a beginner or a professional dancer, means getting out of your comfort zone, discovering interesting moves, and enjoying new rhythms. Some people find it challenging to learn a new dance style because our bodies are habitual to moving in a certain way. Learning any new dance style challenges the... Continue Reading →
10 Gadgets A New Dance Teacher Should Own
Being a dance teacher is a mentally and physically challenging job. You need to be a well-organised multi-tasker who connects easily with students and has lots of stamina. That’s a lot required from one person. To keep your show running without interruption, you will need 10 must-have gadgets as a new dance teacher. Dance teachers... Continue Reading →
The Importance Of Participating In A Dance Reality Show
Dance reality shows are more than just entertainment for trained and untrained dancers. Whether or not you participate in a dance reality show, they have a significant impact on a young dancer's career. My first reaction after watching an episode of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, AMERICA was WOW, finally somebody took the initiative... Continue Reading →
A Practical Guide For Choreography Of A Large GroupÂ
Photo by Ernest Ghazaryan on Pexels.com Learning about the practical methods for choreography for your next production with a large group of dancers means better planning and less chaos. Leading a large team of dancers is a huge responsibility and comes with bigger challenges. The choreographer becomes almost like a big movie director with excellent... Continue Reading →
Bihu Festival And Dance – Welcoming The New Season
The Bihu festival celebrated in the northeast of India welcomes the new season with traditional rituals, prayers, dance, music, and food. India is a multicultural and multireligious country. Traveling from one state to another change the language, local cuisine, everyday attire, etc. The tribes of India are varied as well. Towards the northeast of India... Continue Reading →
Interesting Facts About The Golden Globe Winning SS Rajamouli’s Movie RRR
The song "Naatu Naatu" from the movie RRR won the hearts of audiences worldwide and made India proud at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards. The movie has exceptional storytelling, jaw-dropping visual effects, acting skills, choreography, and many more interesting facts about it. An Indian movie, RRR, has won a Golden Globe for the Best Original... Continue Reading →
Memorable Dance Performances By Stephen Twitch Boss
CREDIT: BROOKLIN ROSENSTOCK/FOX I was on a train returning home when I heard the shocking news of Twitch's suicide. I couldn't believe it as video tributes from around the world poured in. Twitch was remembered as a hardcore dancer from SYTYCD, and my Instagram was flooded with posts from my dance friends. We were all... Continue Reading →
How Much Does Speed Matter Over Technique In Dance Training?
Photo by Mike on Pexels.com Should dancers favor speed over technique because they want to win a dance competition? Does it matter if a dancer focuses on executing a dance step correctly rather than the speed? These are some of the questions I attempt to address in this post. Dance training has become even more... Continue Reading →