Classical Arts
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Temple theatres in Kerala have been an upper caste preserve for ages. Now there are calls for change
An intimate performance space, the koothambalam has been off-limits for everyone but upper castes. For it to thrive again, it needs to be opened up.
Malini Nair
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By performing Bharatanatyam in Delhi’s streets, these women reclaim the dance form – and the city
The documentary series ‘Bharatnatyam in the Wild’ aims to demystify the classical dance, and reclaim its forgotten, subversive qualities.
Archana Nathan
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Nearly every male kathak dancer in the world is connected to this family of performers in Karol Bagh
The Gangani clan has nearly 100 members, all of whom are either expert dancers or percussionists.
Malini Nair
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The Park’s New Festival
The tenth edition of the annual festival organisation by Chennai-based arts organisation Prakriti Foundation will feature three performances.
Scroll Staff
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On World Dance Day, meet the transgender superstar of Bharatanatyam
Exclusion and derision couldn't stop Narthaki Nataraj from reaching the apex of her dance form.
Veejay Sai
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Why top Carnatic musicians are performing in a Chennai fishermen's colony this evening
The two-month Chennai Music Season is dominated by Brahmins. But prominent performers are attempting to take their art to a wider audience.
Sumana Ramanan
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