Bridging Tradition and Innovation: The Future of Indian Dance with Dr. Anita R Ratnam | Ep 204

The Mohua Show is a weekly podcast about everything from business, technology to art and lifestyle, But done and spoken ईमानदारी सेConnect with UsMohua Chinappa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/The Mohua Show: https://www.themohuashow.com/Connect with the GuestDr. Anita R Ratnam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-anita-r-ratnam-25b06b1/Follow UsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themohuashowFor any other queries [email protected] Summary: In this captivating episode, Dr. Anita Ratnam shares her journey as a pioneering choreographer and the founder of Neo Bharatam,  a unique dance style that has re-assimilated the performative and somatic vocabularies of Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Yoga, forms that she has been formally trained in. She discusses the evolution of Indian dance, blending traditional forms with contemporary influences, and her most notable works. Anita reflects on the impact of technology and social media on dance, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges faced by young artists today. Through her insights, she inspires listeners to embrace their unique stories and voices in the ever-changing landscape of performance art.Chapters:00:00 - Highlight02:07 - Introduction03:21 - Childhood Spark: The Moment Dance Became The Passion05:44 - Stage Fright vs Stage Excitement07:48 - Transformative Journey From India into a dynamic atmosphere in America 16:24 - Challenges In Personal Life & Restart The Contemporary Work23:10 - Blending Traditional Indian Dance Forms & Contemporary Influences31:11 - Intersection Of Arts & Social Causes36:12 - Gender & Discrimination With Female Artists41:53 - Future Of Indian Classical & Contemporary Dance47:14 - Impact Of Social Media, Emojis On Dance Forms & Expressions51:50 - Awards & Recognition53:26 - Future ProjectsDisclaimerThe views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms.TheMohuaShow #MohuaChinappa #Podcast#Neo Bharatam #AnotaRRatnam #Dance #Kathakali #Bharatanatyam#AranghamDanceTheatre #Arts #PodcastEpisode Thanks for Listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.