In 2013, several of Smitha Krishnan’s friends reached out, asking if she was available to teach Mohiniyattam — a form of classical Indian dance originating from the southern state of Kerala — to them ...

ELMO — Tribes around the country typically do more than ring in the year with a glass of champagne. Ceremon-ial and social dances often mark recognition of the new year ahead. I sat in the Kootenai ...

List of Folk Dances of Different States in India: India, a land of vibrant cultural heritage, expresses its essence through diverse dance forms. Beyond classical traditions, a rich culture of folk and ...

CULTURE. HERE’S CRISTIANA RAMOS. COSTUMES. JEWELRY. MAKEUP AND MOVEMENT. EACH STYLE DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHER. AND. MOHINIYATTAM. LOTS OF CURVES AND GRACE. THERE’S A LOT OF INTERNAL MOVEMENT THAT’S ...

Charlotte-area organizations like El Alma de la Luna, Dances of India and Charlotte African Drum and Dance Collective elevate traditions.