Yamini Krishnamurthy carved her place in the history of classical Indian dance from the 1950s to the 1970s, when India saw the emergence of the first generation of non-hereditary female performers take the centre of the stage. Her rigorous training in Bharatanatyam at Kalakshetra, along with Kuchipudi and Odissi under eminent gurus, and her music training expanded her artistic horizon. Her performances were infused with electrifying energy, leaving an indelible impact on the dance world and the modern stage, transcending the chaotic environment that often forces performers to constantly negotiate content and aesthetics dictated by the audience.Read more in the site
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Dear Navina,
ReplyDeleteLoved the way you ended the article.
This is one of the best articles on Yaminiji that I have read in recent times.Having spent some time with her in person and having heard loads about her from my Guru Koradaji ,her kuchipudi dancing partner, she comes alive dancing in every word that you have expressed.
When Stars and Scholars come together a galaxy is created.
Thank you for sharing this .
Vyjayanthi Kashi