become heroes overnight.
Just a step at a time,
meeting each thing that comes up,
seeing it as not as dreadful
as it appears,
discovering that we have the strength
to stare it down
- Eleanor Roosevelt, Former First Lady, USA
At the end of a tumultuous year, when we are staring into several conflicts and possible further escalations, we pause to take stock of our lives and our journey in the dance arts. This is the final edition of ANITA SAYS for the year 2024.
As we continue to wonder at the speed of passing time and the urgency and purpose of our lives, I would like to share my views and reactions to four performances I have watched in four cities over the 30 days of November. In New York City, Coimbatore and Chennai. Varied in content, purpose and intentions, these dance events have thrown up further questions about reinvention, re-purposing and revival. I will discuss each of these performances and add my personal take. These opinions are mine and mine alone and I hope that it is received in the spirit of someone who has been engaged in the performing arts scene for 6 decades.
Just a step at a time,
meeting each thing that comes up,
seeing it as not as dreadful
as it appears,
discovering that we have the strength
to stare it down
- Eleanor Roosevelt, Former First Lady, USA
At the end of a tumultuous year, when we are staring into several conflicts and possible further escalations, we pause to take stock of our lives and our journey in the dance arts. This is the final edition of ANITA SAYS for the year 2024.
As we continue to wonder at the speed of passing time and the urgency and purpose of our lives, I would like to share my views and reactions to four performances I have watched in four cities over the 30 days of November. In New York City, Coimbatore and Chennai. Varied in content, purpose and intentions, these dance events have thrown up further questions about reinvention, re-purposing and revival. I will discuss each of these performances and add my personal take. These opinions are mine and mine alone and I hope that it is received in the spirit of someone who has been engaged in the performing arts scene for 6 decades.
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It was interesting and thought provoking to read. Your reviews of different shows across the globe helped us to travel with you. Your expertise and experience shows through your writing and it is actually nice to read a review which is not replicating the MC notes of the program and is a beautifully commentary on the actual dance itself. Thank you !
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