Gendering dance is a widespread practice, and classical dance is one of the main victims. While spectators wait to see women dance to soft and graceful moves in the field of dancing, men need to be rough and tough.

Uday Shankar is the pioneer of modern dance in India. He was a dancer and choreographer, and creator of fusion style in dance.

India’s noted Kathak artiste Malti Shyam spellbound the audience on June 29, at the National Music and Dance Centre auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

To enable art lovers to better understand classical dance, Bengal Foundation arranged the fifth episode of their regular series of lecture and demonstration programmes at the Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct in The Daily Star centre on May 17.

Sabila Nur is one of the few youngsters who are immensely popular among the younger generation.

To enable art lovers to better understand classical dance, Bengal Foundation arranged their regular series of lecture and demonstration programme at the Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct in The Daily Star centre on March 18.

A classical dance fiesta marking fifth anniversary celebration of regular monthly event “Nupur Bejey Jaye” was held at the main auditorium of Chhayanaut, Dhanmondi in Dhaka on February 19.