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Exploring cultural tapestry through Indian Classical Dance | Ameera Patankar | TEDxVITPune

Indian culture is a culmination of different values that are relevant even in today’s world. Kathak is a dynamic Indian classical dance style that plays a vital role in preserving our cultural heritage, our belief systems, and traditional ways of living. The talk begins with understanding what Indian culture signifies, what constitutes Indianness and the role of Classical dance in maintaining our cultural roots. Through the talk, Ameera explains how Kathak originated in temples as a form of storytelling. This is also explained by a famous saying "Katha Kahe so Kathak Kehlaye", which means Kathak is the eloquent art of storytelling. Originally, the professional storytellers who recited or sang stories from epics and mythology with elements of dance were called Kathaks. And eventually, this art of story-telling with music and movement came to be known as “Kathak”. Ameera walks us through the evolution of Kathak and how it has retained elements from different phases of its evolution . Initially, dance was performed in front of deities as a form of devotion. With time, it moved to the courts of the kings where it flourished thanks to royal patronage and today, it is thriving! In Kathak, any performance begins with a Vandana, an invitation to God (an element from the temple era) Following this comes Nritta which is abstract or pure dance. We witness a great dynamism in this art form that includes aspects like speed, lyricism, footwork and spins - elements that developed the era of the courts and post-independence in India. There is also another factor of Kathak or any Indian classical dance, which is very important- the emotive aspect or ‘Nritya’. This includes facial expressions, mudras i.e. hand gestures and lastly body language. Ameera further captures our interest by showing how Kathak is syncretic fusion of cultures… She then demonstrates the different characteristics of the dance form, what they signify and how they have developed over a period of time. She also explains the interplay of culture and dance, and how dance instils timeless virtues and values in us. Ameera goes on to explain the role and importance of mythology in a person’s life- a function fulfilled through the medium of dance. She states that Mythology is our traditional wisdom and unlike popular belief, tradition is progressive. She concludes by shedding light on the habits and values that you inadvertently pick up while learning dance and how it helps in staying rooted in today’s changing world. Ameera Patankar, an Economics graduate, passionately embraced dance as her calling. She began her Kathak journey with Smt. Shama Bhate at Nadroop, Pune. Distinguished in her craft, Ameera clinched first place at Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune University, and secured a National scholarship from the Ministry of Culture. Celebrated as a soloist, Ameera has illuminated stages at esteemed festivals, including Kathak Mahotsav by Kathak Kendra in Delhi and Raindrops Festival in Mumbai. Ameera is a leading dancer, trainer, and event coordinator at Nadroop, Pune. She has performed in numerous choreographies by Guru Shama Bhate at major festivals in India and in countries like Austria, France, Israel, South Korea, China, Qatar, etc. Her choreographic genius shines in pieces like "Mirror Mirror on the Wall", "Kavi, Kalam aur Hum", "Ekayan": a fusion of Kathak and Yoga, etc. Her dedication was recently honored with the prestigious RangaSetu Fellowship from Maharashtra Cultural Centre, Pune. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx