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Varsha Seshan

My Year in Dance: 2023

January 14, 2024 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I love when I write in detail about a performance shortly after the show! The emotions are fresh, and so many details that we slowly forget are still crystal clear. In April 2023, we performed Chandalika, which was an exceptional experience. Even though I wrote about it in detail, I didn’t mention twisted ankles, work schedules, […]

Filed Under: Dance Tagged With: Academy of Indian Dances, Chandalika, Guru Mythili Raghavan, Guru Samarpanam, performance, programme

Chandalika 2023

May 2, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

The four roles I played – dahiwala (curd seller), farmer, king’s messenger, and mother’s disciple What does one say after a performance? Performing is like a drug. We’re high on it for days after, and we can’t wait to do it again. And elaborate dance dramas? They’re special. Many of us have been part of […]

Filed Under: Dance Tagged With: Academy of Indian Dances, Bharatanatyam, Chandalika, performance