Experience Bharatnatyam through the Lens of Connected Devices

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Vandana Bharadwaj

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled the performing arts community to explore virtual platforms as a means of continuing their artistic practices. Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, has also witnessed a shift towards virtual training and performance. The purpose of this abstract is to share my experience in training and performing Bharatanatyam on a virtual platform and discuss the benefits and drawbacks. Alongside I have made an effort to list down few strategies to mitigate the technological drawback to safeguard Bharatnatyam's authenticity and cultural heritage.


 

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Research Articles

Author Biography

Vandana Bharadwaj

Faculty, Bhanumati Nrityakala Mandiram, Bengaluru.

References

Swetha Sundaran Mangalath. (Sep 2020). Performance Goes Online: Usage of Social Media Platforms by Classical Dance Practitioners of Kerala at the Time of Covid-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences Studies.

Lianhuli Li. Research on Dance Motion Capture Technology for Visualization Requirements.