kala konnect

A forum for creative discussions and sharing perspectives about Art in general for dancers by dancers.

creating culture consciousness

Contribution: Varsha Nagarajan

Varsha is the founder of Kaladyuthi and she has been teaching from the past 7 years in Melbourne, Australia. Being a teacher, she shares her thoughts about this topic which she finds is more relevant to young families and the importance about why it is important to be culturally inclined.

FINDING THE RIGHT GURU

Contribution: Moogambigai Amudhabalan

Moogi is an IT professional, mom of a teenager and a passionate dancer. She had developed keen interest to continue learning Bharatanatyam, her passion from childhood. Apart from this, she enjoys taking long walks, yoga and loves spending time with dogs. She shares her experiences and has brought out crucial points about why she feels being under the direction of the right Guru is so important

heart in art

Contribution: Sreenidhi Ganesh

Sreenidhi is an year 12 student, practising Bharatanatayam for over 5 years now. An avid enthusiast for all things art & music, Sreenidhi believes that Bharatanatyam has provided all opportunities to connect with her roots and her community.

She discusses this topic so close to her heart about how Bharatanatyam has changed her life and what she thrives to achieve.

Postpartum & Dance

Contribution: Himaja Chintala

Himaja is a new mom practising Bharatanatayam for 2 years now. She attends the adult group classes, enjoys dancing and is very enthusiastic in class and cheers her peers. She's been fortunate to be nurtured in a family that gave great importance to extra curricular activities like Karate and dance.

She discusses this topic about the differences that she finds in her practice pre and postpartum. She talks about why dance has been a game changer for her after giving birth.