classical dance

An art of few / Scarcity of men in classical dancing

Gendering dance is a widespread practice, and classical dance is one of the main victims. While spectators wait to see women dance to soft and graceful moves in the field of dancing, men need to be rough and tough.

Pandit Uday Shankar and Contemporary Dance (video)

Uday Shankar is the pioneer of modern dance in India. He was a dancer and choreographer, and creator of fusion style in dance.

Malti Shyam performs in Dhaka

India’s noted Kathak artiste Malti Shyam spellbound the audience on June 29, at the National Music and Dance Centre auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Rabindra Nrityadhara in focus

To enable art lovers to better understand classical dance, Bengal Foundation arranged the fifth episode of their regular series of lecture and demonstration programmes at the Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct in The Daily Star centre on May 17.

“My mother helps me choose scripts”… Sabila

Sabila Nur is one of the few youngsters who are immensely popular among the younger generation.

Understanding Classical Dance

To enable art lovers to better understand classical dance, Bengal Foundation arranged their regular series of lecture and demonstration programme at the Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct in The Daily Star centre on March 18.

Classical dance fiesta...

A classical dance fiesta marking fifth anniversary celebration of regular monthly event “Nupur Bejey Jaye” was held at the main auditorium of Chhayanaut, Dhanmondi in Dhaka on February 19.

July 12, 2023
July 12, 2023

Scarcity of men in classical dancing

Gendering dance is a widespread practice, and classical dance is one of the main victims. While spectators wait to see women dance to soft and graceful moves in the field of dancing, men need to be rough and tough.

August 8, 2015
August 8, 2015

Pandit Uday Shankar and Contemporary Dance (video)

Uday Shankar is the pioneer of modern dance in India. He was a dancer and choreographer, and creator of fusion style in dance.

June 30, 2015
June 30, 2015

Malti Shyam performs in Dhaka

India’s noted Kathak artiste Malti Shyam spellbound the audience on June 29, at the National Music and Dance Centre auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

May 19, 2015
May 19, 2015

Rabindra Nrityadhara in focus

To enable art lovers to better understand classical dance, Bengal Foundation arranged the fifth episode of their regular series of lecture and demonstration programmes at the Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct in The Daily Star centre on May 17.

April 3, 2015
April 3, 2015

“My mother helps me choose scripts”… Sabila

Sabila Nur is one of the few youngsters who are immensely popular among the younger generation.

March 20, 2015
March 20, 2015

Understanding Classical Dance

To enable art lovers to better understand classical dance, Bengal Foundation arranged their regular series of lecture and demonstration programme at the Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct in The Daily Star centre on March 18.

February 21, 2015
February 21, 2015

Classical dance fiesta...

A classical dance fiesta marking fifth anniversary celebration of regular monthly event “Nupur Bejey Jaye” was held at the main auditorium of Chhayanaut, Dhanmondi in Dhaka on February 19.