"InSync We D.A.N.C.E." (Deriving.Artistic.Narratives.Via.Cultural.Exchanges)
Concept and Direction : Anupama Srivastava
Artistic Director and Video Editor : Reva Srivastava Logo Design : Keya Samant Season 1 of InSync We D.A.N.C.E. presented 10 video episodes, preceded by 10 trailers. This youth focused project presented 50 items showcasing 6 out of the 8 Indian classical dances (Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Mohiniyattam, Manipuri), 2 classical music disciplines (Hindustani and Carnatic), 125+ participants (predominantly youth), 16 bay area dance and music institutions. Showcased similar Nritta items (Tarana/Thillana/Pallavi) across different genres based on raagas from 8 out of 10 Hindustani Music Thaats (Bilaval, Bhairav, Bhairavi, Kaafi, Kalyan, Khamaaj, Marwa, Todi) and their equivalent Carnatic Melakartas, and Nritya items themed around festivals (Seasons, Saraswai Puja, Shivaratri, Holi). |
The motivation behind this project was to provide a performance and discussion platform for youth artists and seasoned artists, who might be low on motivation during the current pandemic. This was a forum for them to connect, discover common threads between different dance traditions, promote understanding and respect for diverse cultures, and explore possibilities for future collaborations. They also learnt about the two classical music traditions from India.
We also had discussion forums to exchange thoughts, perspectives and views among various youth and senior artists to foster friendships, collaborations, sense of community, respect, learning and camaraderie.
Eminent Hindustani Vocalist Sri Nachiketa Yakkundi and eminent Carnatic Vocalist Smt. Snigdha Venkataramani explained the nuances of the Hindustani-Thaat/Carnatic-Melakarta and raagas presented in each episode, which proved to be an incredible learning opportunity for senior-junior dancers and non-dancers alike!
We also had discussion forums to exchange thoughts, perspectives and views among various youth and senior artists to foster friendships, collaborations, sense of community, respect, learning and camaraderie.
Eminent Hindustani Vocalist Sri Nachiketa Yakkundi and eminent Carnatic Vocalist Smt. Snigdha Venkataramani explained the nuances of the Hindustani-Thaat/Carnatic-Melakarta and raagas presented in each episode, which proved to be an incredible learning opportunity for senior-junior dancers and non-dancers alike!
Introductions
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Discussion Forums
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Trailers
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Episodes
Videos of all 10 episodes presented in Season 1 have been kept private to respect the privacy of all participating schools. They can be requested for viewing by sending an email via the contact form.