Bharatanatyam exponent, author, scholar, researcher, teacher and choreographer Dr. Sandhya Purecha is the founder-principal of Bharata College of Fine Arts and Culture, Mumbai, and the Chairman of Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi. Among her many awards and recognitions, she has been awarded Honorary Doctorate by the illustrious Karnataka State Gangubai University of Performing Arts, Mysore, for her exemplary and dynamic contributions to the dance field. She has also won the prestigious and well deserved 'Kalidas Samman' of the Govt. of Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Purecha shares her views in an exclusive interview for Narthaki.I would like to celebrate these distinguished moments of your career through this interview. Please share your feelings.
I am deeply gratified to acknowledge the twin illustrious recognitions. I whole heartedly thank all for their inspiring wishes.
What is the specialty of your art form?
The specialty of my art is that it is rooted in the time tested Shastra and Sampradaya - forming the links between theory and practice of Indian dance.
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A very informative interview that has brought out several significant insights into learning and mastering classical arts and the positive approach for the future of music and dance. Thanks to Dr M Suryaprasad and Dr. Sandhya Purecha for this wonderful interview
ReplyDeleteA very indepth interview showcasing the finers aspects of dance with all the intricacies. Dr.Surya Prasad, with his depth of knowledge in the field has asked Dr.Sandhya Purecha the right questions resulting in the reader being enlightened to the various aspects of dance. sridharcomaravalli1@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteVery good questions and also answers given by the interviewer. Very glad to read. Informative, motivative and useful discussion.- K Ramamurthy Rao Mysore
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