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Ambali  Praharaj’s Lifelong Tryst With Dance

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH I first encountered danseuse Ambali Praharaj last year (2024) in “Echoes of Narcissus,” a production by Delhi’s Nirvana Dance Academy. Based on the Greek legend, the performance featured Ambali as Liriope, mother of the beautiful protagonist. Her lithe, graceful movements and expressive portrayal of love, anxiety, and suffering were captivating. Later, over coffee on a chilly November morning, she spoke passionately about … Continue reading Ambali  Praharaj’s Lifelong Tryst With Dance

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The  Lovely Danseuse for Whom Kuchipudi is Life

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH From the remote suburbs of Liluah near Kolkata to the national capital, Kuchipudi danseuse Ayana Mukherji has indeed come a long way. She works as a dance consultant with premier schools in and around the national capital. In her words, “Creating curriculum, capacity development of teachers, creating new methodology to teach classical dance in schools…” Besides regular public performances, she teaches dance … Continue reading The  Lovely Danseuse for Whom Kuchipudi is Life

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A Passionate Exponent of Manipuri Dance

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Dance is an integral part of human life, no matter which part of the globe we may be in. Dance infuses rhythm, discipline, and harmony into our lives. Moreover, its entertainment and recreational value is immeasurable. Here is a sequel to the article on Indian classical dances published a few weeks earlier. Dr. Yumlembam Bidyananda is an exponent of the Manipuri style … Continue reading A Passionate Exponent of Manipuri Dance

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