23/05/2026
A small attempt from our dancers to recreate Nindha Sthuthi that has been taking over Instagram 😍
Navigating Indian classical dance in the UK brings a completely different dynamic. Unlike in India, where dance is often a deeply rooted lifestyle, life here moves fast, and classical dance often gets categorized as just another weekly activity to fit into a small time slot.
As teachers who grew up with rigorous training, we’ll be honest, it can be tough to feel like we are doing full justice to the depth of this art form when there is so little time. It is hard to bridge that gap when hours are limited. Yet, we still push ourselves to pass down as much authenticity as we possibly can in the short time we have. It’s a constant balancing act, but it makes us genuinely happy when people notice and appreciate the heart and effort we put into Ahalya ❤️
With such limited time together each week, we hardly ever find time for reels! But this was a spontaneous, fun moment right after practice that everyone decided to jump into 😄. As we continue our preparations for Samarpana 2026, moments like these remind us of the joy of simply dancing together, wherever we are ❤️
Credits to the super talented
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