“Indian Dance Goes Global”
“Anindita Anaam:- Bridging the East West Gap with Kathak”
“Anaam hopes to eventually open a school so she can one day have other dancers fluent in her vocabulary. “I am helping to combat biases and narrow-minded views,” she says. “In turn, I am creating a brand-new audience for my art.””
Celebration of diversity at the Rhythms of the World - Times of India
Indian classical dancer Anindita Anaam MEMPHIS: Iconic Houdini Plaza at Appleton witnessed "Rhythms of the World", a multi-cultural festival that celebrated cultures from around the globe on Saturday, Sept 14. The event touched its 2nd year with the mission to serve and promote the richness and beauty of diverse arts and culture on one platform.
Yes, It *Is* Possible to Have A Dance Career Outside A Big City
Rock Island, Illinois, is a small city about three hours from Chicago and an hour from Iowa City. It is also home to Ballet Quad Cities. "I moved here with an open mind," says Courtney Lyon, who began as a dancer with the company and now serves as artistic director.
Anindita Anaam - Bridging the East-West gap with Kathak
Scintillating footwork or mesmerising eye movements? Bold and fast chakkars (spins) or captivating todas, tukdas and tihais? Ask any Kathak enthusiast to choose between the two distinctly pronounced styles of the same dance form, and each one will draw a blank. It's really impossible to tell which one is better.
Indian dance goes global
International dance festivals are inviting Indian classical dancers to perform on their stage. It has become a trend and pride for Indian dancers who sizzle at the international level. There are many people of Indian origin working outside India to promote Indian art forms like Kathak and Bharathanatyam.
