India is famous for its rich cultural heritage and classical dance forms are one of its most treasured artistic traditions.

For centuries, composers have been inspired by the movement of the human body. From the drama and longing of the ballet to the elegance of a waltz, from a raging polka to the passion of a polonaise or ...

April 29 is celebrated as International Dance Day. On this occasion, DH spoke with women who, like the author, began learning Indian classical dance like Odissi and Bharatnatyam later in life, to ...

For many, dance is more than just an art form, it's a path to self-expression, self-discovery and purpose. On this International Dance Day, HT Digital has reached out to renowned classical dancers, ...

The controversy surrounding Ananya Panday’s brief Bharatanatyam-inspired performance in Chand Mera Dil has reignited a larger ...

Indian classical dance, or Shastriya Nritya, is an umbrella term for different regionally-specific Indian classical dance traditions rooted in predominantly Hindu musical theatre performance, the ...