That soft glow on her face and lilting tunes of the spotlight following her rapturous movement on stage is surely an image that would stay with you after her performance.

Sandip Soparrkar

The last 10 years have been eventful, tough and full of ups and downs. I have been fortunate enough to successfully run my dance studio with branches all over the country. I have been celebrating International Dance Day with most of my friends who have also performed at various international dance festivals.

It’s one of those rare occasions in the cultural world that gets many of us talking about the issues at hand, primarily because performing artistes are hardly the one hogging the headlines. However, over the last one week, the news of Bharatnatyam dancer Leela Samson stepping down as the director of Kalakshetra has created a furore not just in the dance circles, but also among various cultural bodies across the country.

This year April 29 is going to be a retrospective World Dance Day for dancers in India.

International Dance Day is round the corner. On April 29, there are celebrations worldwide where dancers celebrate the spirit of dance.

Most of us associate songs, music and typical dance styles with events in our life. In fact, we have songs to remember a particular occasion or a memorable experience.

Laying emphasis on emotions through bodily movements and facial expressions is indeed a difficult task.

What makes male dancers so desirable? The majestic and powerful gait is one of the most attractive features of any male dancer.

Nothwithstanding its many problems, the dance scene is suffused by a general sense of well-being. Dancers are performing in “India and abroad”. All is well. Where do we go from here?

Do you have a little one at home who starts moving as soon as you switch on the radio or the television?