CAS Experience: Padam, the new choreography

Bharatnatyam is a classical dance that includes Margam. A set of dances that we learn to master in the 7 years of the Bharatnatyam Diploma Programme. The dances that are included are Alarippu, Jatiswaram, Shabdam, Varnam, Padam, Tillana and Shlokam. While these dances have been for long followed, the choreographies for the same have been […]

CAS Experience: Garba, with a traditional twist

One thing that has everybody in high spirits during the season of Navratri is Garba. Every year the entire city is booming with late-night Garba fests and jubilant celebrations. However, while we celebrate this custom every year, and add traditional twists to it indefinitely, we fail to know, practice, and understand what traditional Garba looks […]