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Looking back at Dance India 2014

Looking back at Dance India 2014

A snapshot of the thoughts, moments and memories from Dance India 2014

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The music of Gita Govinda for dance

The music of Gita Govinda for dance

Anil Srinivasan (carnatic pianist) works with Odissi students in a special musical session

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Announcing the winner of the 2014 Yuva Nritya Ratna Award

Announcing the winner of the 2014 Yuva Nritya Ratna Award

Tuesday night saw the concluding part of the 2014 Yuva Ratna Award competition performances with six dancers competing for the title of Yuva Nritya Ratna – Young Dancer of the Year.

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Day 3 at Music and Dance India 2014

Day 3 at Music and Dance India 2014

Today is the third day of Music India and Dance India 2014, and the fourth day of Indika Festival. Classes…

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Dance India Europe Edition 2014

Dance India Europe Edition 2014

26 Jul 2014 - 02 Aug 2014 Creative Campus, Liverpool Hope University Dance India is a unique week-long residential school…

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#DIAP14: Finale & Showcase Performances

#DIAP14: Finale & Showcase Performances

On the last morning of Dance India Asia Pacific, we see a hint of the dramatic impact our gurus have on the participants of the school. Each class presents an extract of what they have learnt, and even the challenge of performing informally in front of the professionals requires confidence and courage!

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#DIAP14: Days 4 & 5: 10th and 11th June

#DIAP14: Days 4 & 5: 10th and 11th June

On the fourth and fifth days of Dance India, early tiredness and midweek cruising give way to the feeling that we are already nearing the end. A new surge of energy fills the school as people realise that there are only a few hours left with our teachers.

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#DIAP14 Day One: June 7th

#DIAP14 Day One: June 7th

Warm up sessions are lead by our faculty tutors, and we start early at 8am with Mythili Prakash’s style of warm up and exercise routine. Preparing the dancers for the day ahead, tailored movements helped to give our participants ideas on some of the basic processes of our professionals.

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#DIAP14: Days 2 & 3: 8th and 9th June

#DIAP14: Days 2 & 3: 8th and 9th June

Warm up on Sunday is taken by Sheejith Krishna, and the participants already began to feel the physical toll of an intensive day of dancing on the first day. With the oppressive heat and sunshine in Singapore, hydration was a priority for everyone, and the endless packets of “3 in 1” tea and coffee and biscuits provided by our hosts helped to get our dancers through the day.

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A homecoming in Singapore: Dance India Asia Pacific 2014

A homecoming in Singapore: Dance India Asia Pacific 2014

This year, the third international edition of Dance India takes place in Singapore, presented by Milapfest’s Singapore partners Apsaras Arts, with The Esplanade and supported by National Arts Council Singapore. A new #DIAP14 series of articles on the Milapfest blog will tell some of the stories of this Asia Pacific edition of our international school.

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Indika: Light on the Path

Indika: Light on the Path

Featuring legendary dancing couple, The Dhananjayans, alongside Indian classical pianist Anil Srinivasan and Carnatic vocalist Sikkil Gurucharan, this live music…

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