The Changemakers - Sanya Sharma

Sanya Sharma, at 20, is a global youth activist and her accolades are numerous. She has been an active volunteer since she was 17 and now even guides the youth in their field. She believes in the power of voice of the youth and h…

Chalo Dance - Arunachal Pradesh

Continuing our journey through India in search of unknown dance forms, we chanced upon this lively folk dance from Arunachal Pradesh this week.  Set to beats of drum and the songs sung by the people of Nocte Tribe, Chalo dance …

Chakri

Chakri dance is one of the famous folk dances that are performed by Rajasthanis. It is a culmination of their vivid imaginations of colors and a rich heritage. There is so much color – be it in their dresses or in their dance and…

Early morning, on the 16th of May, cyclone Tautke gripped Goa within its claws, only to leave behind a trail of destruction. The state had already been facing the onslaught of the pandemic and the disruption of regular means of i…

The Changemakers - Kirthi Jayakumar

We, at Project Neysa, have always believed in giving back to society by all means. Our newest blog series titled ‘ Changemakers ’, promises to empower those who create a difference and spread their goodwill further.  Ms. Kirthi J…

Chakyar Koothu

Chakyar Koothu is a performance art from Kerala , India. It is a type of highly refined monologue where the performer narrates episodes from Hindu epics (such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata ) and stories from Indian myth…

Bommalattam

Our quest of exploring the lesser known art forms takes us next, to the villages of South India, where we find this entrancing performing arts form. Bommalattam, first known to originate in Tamil Nadu, remains one of the oldest d…

Bidesia

Bidesia is the most popular folk dance in the lively state of Bihar. Not only does it include musical beats to keep the crowd engaged, Bidesia involves the dancers into characters that often tell a story on important social issue…

Bhavai

An exuberant depiction of Rajasthan’s beauty can be found in Bhavai. A dance form which is a combination of expression, balance and colour. It is a celebration of life itself, where the most mundane tasks such as filling water we…

Bharatnatyam

Come to Tamil Nadu, to hear the blissful jingle of the anklets and the thumps of the feet. And there you can witness an age old dance,Bharatanatyam being performed. Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest classical dance forms of Indi…

Bayalata

Travel to Karnataka to witness the perfect blend of dance,drama and poetry. Popular in the southern region of Karnataka, Bayalata which means “open theater drama” is a form of Yakshagana, in which Indian poeteries and mythologica…

Barada Nati

Dance. The word conjures up vivid images of visual joy and an expression of buoyant spirits. Barada Nat is the epitome of celebrating such lively spirits. Also called Barada Nati, it is a folk dance from Uttarakhand. The origins …

Bardo Chham

Colourful costumes, electrifying music is a speciality of any dance form. But the main highlight is the animal masks that they adorn. If you are confused about the dance form, don't be. Here we are going to transport you to t…

Ankia Nat

Our Indian culture is as rich as it is varied. But with the recent onslaught of the internet, our rich heritage has been set aside for what has been trending. We’ve forgotten that when the Western civilization was still stumbling…

Aji Lamu

By Sejal Budholiya Let’s take a trip to the East, snow-clad mountains, a breath of fresh air, and a strong cultural heritage. The festivities could be year-round, and the most integral part remains folk dance and music. Aji Lamu …

Exploring the Unknown

As Lyall Walson rightly said, “ Dance is surely the most basic and relevant of all forms of expression”. Dance, a rhythmic movement to the beats, is something so simple yet powerful and elegant. From hobby to passion to life, fro…