From the temple to the digital scene: Indian classical dance in pandemic times

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5965/1414573102412021e0121

Keywords:

Digital media, Pandemic, Indian Classical dance, Bharata natyam, Kathak

Abstract

This article addresses the actions taken through digital technologies in  support to Indian classical dances, as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. In particular regarding the styles Bharata Natyam and Kathak. It presents the processes developed in addition to remote classes and videos that were made available on the internet; such as debate forums, congresses, spaces for the acquisition and distribution of content and information. Ultimately, it discuss the contribution of digital media to Indian dance in an adverse pandemic context. How it expands some territories and constricts existing ones; opens up a whole field of research and creative activity that continues to grow, resulting in a new framework for production and reception of the Indian dance.

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Author Biography

Miriam Lamas-Baiak, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Doutoranda em Humanidades: Linguagem e Cultura pela Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, mestrado em Artes Escénicas pela Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Especialização em Fisiologia do Exercício pela PUC-PR. Graduação em Dança - Licenciatura e bacharelado - pela Faculdade de Artes do Paraná (atual UNESPAR).   Bailarina, professora, coreógrafa e pesquisadora. 

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Published

2021-09-16

How to Cite

LAMAS-BAIAK, Miriam. From the temple to the digital scene: Indian classical dance in pandemic times. Urdimento: Revista de Estudos em Artes Cênicas, Florianópolis, v. 2, n. 41, p. 1–22, 2021. DOI: 10.5965/1414573102412021e0121. Disponível em: https://www.periodicos.udesc.br/index.php/urdimento/article/view/20403. Acesso em: 14 may. 2024.