Dance
Why hit the gym when you can dance? Zumba takes over Bangladesh
Imagine entering a room where vibrant Latin beats, Bollywood tunes, and Arabic rhythms create an electrifying atmosphere. As the music plays, the space transforms into a dynamic dance floor. This is not just any dance party, it’s a Zumba class! An exercise increasingly gaining popularity across Bangladesh.
Nirab falls while lifting Apu Biswas
During a recent dance performance, actor Nirab tried to lift up Apu Biswas, but ended up falling on the ground. However, on his second attempt he was able to lift her up and perform the dance smoothly.
Competitions are not necessary in creative fields
Creative fields that involve music, dance, and art do not require competitions.
National award winner Kajol Ibrahim launches her memoir
In an intimate ceremony held at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on December 4, national award-winning dancer, choreographer, and stage performer Kajol Ibrahim launched her memoir, Nritte Gantha Kotha Mala, published by Ramon Publishers.
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.
An inter-cultural dance treat
Dhaka art aficionados enjoy a scintillating dance-presentation, 'Looking forward to the past', a multi-layered, inter-cultural dance production directed by Donald Byrd, Artistic Director of Spectrum Dance Theater in Seattle.
Weeklong dance fiesta at Shilpakala
Marking International Dance Day (April 29) 2015, a weeklong (April 23-29) dance fiesta opened at National Art Gallery Plaza of Bangladesh
“My mother helps me choose scripts”… Sabila
Sabila Nur is one of the few youngsters who are immensely popular among the younger generation.
Dance has flowered as a profession in Bangladesh
Shammy Akter is an emerging dancer who has taken to Bharatanatyam, Kathak and contemporary dance forms.
Why hit the gym when you can dance? Zumba takes over Bangladesh
Imagine entering a room where vibrant Latin beats, Bollywood tunes, and Arabic rhythms create an electrifying atmosphere. As the music plays, the space transforms into a dynamic dance floor. This is not just any dance party, it’s a Zumba class! An exercise increasingly gaining popularity across Bangladesh.
Nirab falls while lifting Apu Biswas
During a recent dance performance, actor Nirab tried to lift up Apu Biswas, but ended up falling on the ground. However, on his second attempt he was able to lift her up and perform the dance smoothly.
Competitions are not necessary in creative fields
Creative fields that involve music, dance, and art do not require competitions.
National award winner Kajol Ibrahim launches her memoir
In an intimate ceremony held at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on December 4, national award-winning dancer, choreographer, and stage performer Kajol Ibrahim launched her memoir, Nritte Gantha Kotha Mala, published by Ramon Publishers.
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.
An inter-cultural dance treat
Dhaka art aficionados enjoy a scintillating dance-presentation, 'Looking forward to the past', a multi-layered, inter-cultural dance production directed by Donald Byrd, Artistic Director of Spectrum Dance Theater in Seattle.
Weeklong dance fiesta at Shilpakala
Marking International Dance Day (April 29) 2015, a weeklong (April 23-29) dance fiesta opened at National Art Gallery Plaza of Bangladesh
“My mother helps me choose scripts”… Sabila
Sabila Nur is one of the few youngsters who are immensely popular among the younger generation.
Dance has flowered as a profession in Bangladesh
Shammy Akter is an emerging dancer who has taken to Bharatanatyam, Kathak and contemporary dance forms.
Breaking down Bharatnatyam
The third episode of Bengal Foundation's monthly series of lecture and demonstration programmes on 'Understanding Classical Dance' took place at Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct on February 10.