shishyaartsMar 9, 20232 min readColonialism’s impact on Bharatanatyam Written by Maya Ivancic and Saana Dharia Imperialism and colonialism are to blame for the conditions of so many countries in our world...
shishyaartsJan 29, 20232 min readMemories From Carnegie Hallby Sonia Ivancic It’s hard to believe that it has been three years since Shishya performed at Carnegie Hall on January 18, 2020. This...
shishyaartsJan 12, 20232 min readThe Origins of Margazhi Vizha, the Chennai Music and Dance Festival SeasonWritten by Eesha Srinivasan Walking past a sabha, or grand auditorium, in Chennai during the month of Margazhi, you can see long lines of...
shishyaartsNov 30, 20221 min readGoing Green with Bharatanatyam - written by Srishte Arvind and Avighna Anand - edited and enhanced by Eesha Srinivasan and Sonia Ivancic 'NAMASKARAM'----- It is the...
shishyaartsFeb 18, 20223 min readStorytelling in Bharatanatyam: Misogyny and Feminism Written by Idaya Sasikumar and edited by Eesha Srinivasan and Sukanya Mahadevan. When someone who is familiar with Bharatanatyam thinks...
shishyaartsFeb 5, 20221 min readSTEPS OR BABY STEPS?Just like many of you or your daughters, I began dance lessons as a young child too. Many years ago. All I remember about that lesson is...
shishyaartsOct 14, 20213 min readVIJAYADASHAMI - by Eesha Srinivasan (photos - Srishte and Video - Oshi and Vedika)Many of us know of Dashami and Navarathri, but what are the stories behind these events? Well, today, we will find out! There are 2 tales...