Traversed Paths

Traversed Paths is a video series that showcases inspiring content focussing on the personal journeys of some very talented artists. It probes into the off-stage life experiences and allied-initiatives of bold, and beautiful artists in the form of candid interviews. The entire set is available here.

Artistic Lineage 

Mahati Kannan is a third-generation artist from the illustrious lineage of Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam. Trained by her mother and grandmother as well, Mahathi carries forward a legacy with great responsibility. She is a versatile Bharatanrityam dancer with in-depth training in all aspects of dance – music, nattuvangam, and scholarly research. Her performances exude mastery over technique and dexterity in execution. She is an invited speaker at several conferences and provides insights into the work and research of her Gurus. Mahathi lives a life of Gurukulavasam and is constantly surrounded by art, artists, and artistic conversations. This episode on ‘Artistic Lineage’ takes us into her life and learnings.

Dance Journalism

Janani Murali, a student of the well-known guru Smt. Padma Murali in Bangalore complements her dancing career with her writing on diverse subjects within dance. As a freelance writer, Janani asks critical questions in the performing arts and never hesitates to voice her opinion on issues in the dance fraternity. Her writing reflects a deep understanding of various aspects of dance ranging from aesthetics, structure, and current trends in the art ecosystem. Her deliberation on these subjects reflects in her thoughtful dance productions such as ‘Messages from her’, ‘UNBOXED’, ‘Savitri’, and so on. In this conversation, we explore with Janani, how the seemingly different professions of dancing and writing come together.