Topic: Dance
8th International Ancient Arts Festival
The 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium took place from 8th to 10th November 2024. The Indira Gandhi National Centre hosted it for the Arts (IGNCA). The...
What is Karakattam?
Karakattam is an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu. It involves performers wearing colourful saris and balancing a pot (karakam) on their heads while dancing. The dance is...
Perini Natyam
Perini Natyam is an ancient dance form that originated and thrived in the southern state of Telangana during the Kakatiya dynasty. It is a tribute to Lord Siva,...2019 International Dance Day (IDD)
The International Dance Day (IDD) is observed every year on 29th of April to celebrate the birth anniversary of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727–1810), the creator of modern ballet. The...Narthaki Nataraj becomes first Indian transgender to be honoured with Padma Shri
Narthaki Nataraj, a renowned dancer from Tamil Nadu, has become the first Indian transgender to be honoured with Padma Shri, the third highest civilian award of India. She...Anindita Neogy Anaam recipient of 2019 National Nritya Shiromani Award
On January 2, US-based Kathak exponent Anindita Neogy Anaam has been honoured with the National Nritya Shiromani award for promoting the dance form across the world. The award...The 2018 International Dance day
The International Dance Day (IDD) is observed every year on April 29 to recognise the value of the art form across the world. It marks the birth anniversary...
