As I traverse time and space, in different cities of India, I see a renewed energy: The old and the young want to dance. Old ones more so! They have much to share and realise the light is dimming - if not fading - and they must make the most of it. Young ones are raring to go. Almost, too much of a hurry. They want to achieve in 3 years what seniors did in 30. They are in a hurry with a serious worry. Parents are pushy. They want their wards to become stars overnight. It is indeed a time of quantity over quality. That's why my search is for that spark, that lil star shining far away in some small town, with no means to reach the big scene. I go to Mangalore or Murshidabad; Patiala or Pataliputra in search of that gem lying hidden, unseen. Read more in the site
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We take ur advice to young dancers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for asking many of our queries.
A genuine read for us.
Thank you
The first half of the article lucidly delienates what's bogging the classical Indian dance forms in recent times. Indeed, innumerable classical dance rasikas spread across the country and beyond would wish to encourage, patronise, and help spread the divine art form. However, the endeavour in this direction is not succeeding in gaining desirous traction is evident. Except for Ashish Khokarji's relentless and tireless efforts, no laudatory initiatives are forthcoming. Yes, self sustainance for wannabe dancers to carve out a niche is exhaustive and unreliable. If course, the government can do only that much. Can an efficient, acceptable, workable, and encompassing ecosystem for the divine dance forms be created? If Khokarji's messainic zeal could be supported by like-minded patrons such an envisaged ecosystem may fructify.
ReplyDeleteSenior Khokarji has been a bench setter for the classical art forms whose contributions are immeasurable and unquantifiable. The present generation can derive inspiration about the legacy from none other than his able flag bearer Ashish ji. The recent IGNCA event proved how the crusader keeps chugging along despite encountering numerous challenges. There's no dearth of talented exponents of various divine arts forms in India. A self sustaining platform is what the need of the hour. Can it fructify sooner than later under the indomitable spirit of one and only Ashishji duly supported by all stakeholders, including the government? Hope it's not wishful introspection.