Posts by Dr. Maha Gingrich
Enchanting Dances of Rajasthan
By Dr. Maha Gingrich When we think of Rajasthan, we think of beautiful palaces shown in movies like Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. We also see the elaborate royal clothing and…
Read MoreDance Festivals and COVID-19
Festivals are the most important part of our cultural fabric and an opportunity to learn about our own culture or cultures of our co-existing communities. It would have been the…
Read MoreFolk Dances of Gujarat – A Quick Overview
Folk dances always have a marvelous way of lifting our spirits with their rhythms and brilliant costumes. These dances are usually performed in groups to showcase the social nature of…
Read MoreA Reflection on Dances of India Performance
The 13th anniversary performance of Dances of India was once again a sellout, as it has been every year since it began. This community outreach initiative of Central Piedmont Community…
Read MoreA comprehensive view of Kuchipudi
Dear readers, please note that some words in this article may be difficult to read and pronounce. However, this is a treasure of information for dancers and historians. I hope…
Read MoreFestivals & Dances
We have been celebrating major Indian festivals such as Dasara and Diwali or Vijaya Dashami and Deepavali or however you want to spell it or name it depending on the…
Read MoreDances of Rajasthan
When we think of Rajasthan, we think of beautiful palaces shown in movies like Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. We also see the elaborate royal clothing and jewelry. As a dancer when…
Read MoreKathak – a Timeless Art Form
When we envision Kathak, a North Indian classical dance form, we can almost hear hundreds of ghunghuroos or brass bells, we can envision the subtle expressions, graceful hand movements, the…
Read MoreKathakali and Yakshagana
We are celebrating the 18th anniversary of Saathee Magazine this month. What a pleasure it has been to write over 100 Dances of India articles and share them with you.…
Read MoreBalle Balle Punjab!
Punjab has attained an eminent place in the world of both performing and visual arts and in literature. The revival of folk art, song, dance, and drama, the rehabilitation of…
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