Reviews
Reviews of South Asian dance, music, theatre and interdisciplinary performance in New York City and beyond, written by artists and members of the arts community.
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Battery Dance Festival 2026 – India Day
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Aparna Shankar reviews Battery Dance Festival’s India Day program, tracing how five works navigate tradition, diaspora, memory, storytelling, and contemporary form.
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Carnatic Night – Gowri Raghunandan, Siddharth Ashokkumar, Sriram Raman
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Gowri Raghunandan’s concert showcased her vocal development alongside skilled instrumentalists, successfully navigating time constraints and audience engagement.
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Madhuram – presented by Dhimahi Nourishing Arts in collaboration with Vidhai
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Madhuram, a collaborative Bharatanatyam performance, explored Krishna bhakti through ensemble work, showcasing dancers’ individuality while highlighting the potential for deeper artistic dialogue and emotional storytelling.
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Aayana Dance Company Stages Dhruva in New York City
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Aayana’s performance at Gibney Studios showcased a unique blend of bharatanatyam and contemporary dance, emphasizing emotional expression and sincerity.
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Head in the Clouds by Divya Nayar and the Dakshina Repertory
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Chennai’s Divya Nayar showcased her dance work in NYC, blending performance with insight, yet production flaws hindered a fully immersive experience.
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Akram Khan: Thikra: Night of Remembering
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Akram Khan’s Thikra at Lincoln Center combined dynamic choreography and diverse cultural elements, yet struggled with coherence and depth.