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Rima Kallingal on her chenda arangetram: 'Learning a new art changed my life’

July 16, 2026 2:49 pm

Malayalam actor and dancer Rima Kallingal marks her formal debut (arangetram) in the traditional art of chenda melam.

‘No show of midriff, thighs, leg’: Madras High Court wants female dancers to follow festival rules

June 24, 2026 1:22 pm

Allowing the cultural event on June 23 in connection with a temple festival in Thoothukudi, the Madras High Court said the programmes must be relevant to the temple or the festival and no obscene dance shall be permitted.

Watch: Chinese humanoid robots perform flawless Lady Gaga routine on America’s Got Talent

June 04, 2026 8:12 pm

Unitree’s humanoid robots wowed America’s Got Talent with a flawless dance performance alongside Yufei Wu. The act earned four yeses and showcased China’s rapid robotics innovation.

Janhvi Kapoor shares her 'best weight loss tip': 'You will become skinny in half a day'

May 26, 2026 6:26 pm

The benefits of dance extend beyond immediate physical improvements. “Over time it helps in mental agility and memory retention.

From the big stage to the streets: Why this 'Dance India Dance' star is now selling samosas in Hyderabad

May 03, 2026 3:42 pm

"The entertainer in me is still alive," says Shyam Nath Goswam as he reflects on his 12-year journey

Hungarian politician’s energetic dance steals the spotlight on historic night: ‘Democracy is beautiful’

April 14, 2026 6:21 pm

Zsolt Hegedus, widely seen as a frontrunner for the health minister role, became an unexpected viral sensation after a video showed him dancing energetically on stage in Budapest.

Decoding the history of Chaap: The viral traditional Balochi war dance in Dhurandhar

April 11, 2026 5:17 pm

The second part of the film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, also features a scene in which men dance with rifles and fire, reflecting pride and courage and aligning with warrior traditions

Tamil actor Suhasini Maniratnam’s fitness routine features a surprising new addition: Bharatanatyam at age 63

April 03, 2026 5:20 pm

Warming up before practice and cooling down afterward is crucial

Pune professor’s ‘Mehbooba Mehbooba’ performance at college fest goes viral: ‘Came for attendance, leaving as fans’

March 31, 2026 4:49 pm

The moment reportedly unfolded during a college fest at Sri Balaji University, Pune, with the professor appearing completely at ease.

This Indian dad’s moonwalk in ‘chappals’ is breaking the internet: ‘Michael Jackson is clapping happily in his grave’

March 18, 2026 3:51 pm

The video begins like any typical reel, with a young woman grooving to the iconic Billie Jean. But suddenly, her father walks into the frame and steals the spotlight.

The most popular dances in the 1800s

June 03, 2026 11:30 am

These are some of the most popular dances from the 1800s. Take a look.

The powerful origins of seven dances

April 30, 2026 10:42 am

Every revolution has a soundtrack. But history’s most defiant acts were not always chants or marches. Sometimes, they were footsteps.

In pictures: A showcase of Kerala's rich legacy of dance and art forms

February 13, 2025 11:08 am

Discover the diverse traditions and artistic expressions that make Kerala unique.

At the annual Kendra Dance Festival, ‘Meera’ mesmerises Delhiites; see pics

May 29, 2023 5:46 pm

The premiere art and culture institution of India Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra opened their ‘Kendra Dance Festival 2023,’ with a dance-drama ‘Meera’ at the Kamani Auditorium on May 25 in the presence of nothing less than 400 enthusiastic viewers.

After months in lockdown, a weary world is ready to dance

October 23, 2021 10:28 am

Maybe it’s because of the advent of COVID-19 vaccines. Maybe it is because feet can be repressed for just so long. But it seems that everywhere, dancers are letting loose

In pandemic, Lavani dancers are reclaiming the performing art form

January 05, 2021 6:00 pm

In India, there is no dearth of talent or culture. A country this diverse has several performing art forms and platforms -- most of which have traditional roots. Among them is the dance form 'Lavani', which is quite popular in -- and native to -- the state of Maharashtra

Happy Navratri: Nine days of dance, music, puja and colours

September 25, 2014 10:24 am

The nine-days of festivities begin in India today.

Bulandshahr: Shameless Medical staff enjoy at wedding party in hospital

March 01, 2016 5:18 am

Bulandshahr (UP), Mar 01 (ANI): Leaving patients at the mercy of attendants, staff of a government hospital for women in Bulandshahr was seen enjoying a marriage party inside the premises. Loud music, dance, alcohol party took place inside the hospital's premises.In the video, hospital staff can be seen dancing to the tunes of Bollywood numbers at the function even as patients continue were left unattended.The attendant of the patients said that there were no doctors to attend the patients.

Butoh: Dancing In The Shadows

January 11, 2016 8:27 pm