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Posted by Sangeetha on November 13, 2007 at 00:24:08:
In Reply to: anything classical? posted by biju on November 12, 2007 at 20:46:52:
I am not an authority on anything. But I think this was done for
a noble cause. Dance means more than just an extra curricular activity
for this child. It's her therapy. I am happy that Dr. Ambika Kameshwar
did take up this aspect of dance. I don't think it was wrong to promote
for a cause . I feel this was an instance of promoting the cause rather
than the student.With systematic training methodologies outlined for classical
dances I am sure they can be of great use as movement therapy techniques.
This issue aside, "Classical Art" is something that elevates the performer
and perceiver. It is that art form that is not for the sensory perception
alone.It puts the mental faculties of the rasika and performer to work.
When we talk about Classical arts we are talking about a genre that is
generally accepted as being classical. This in itself raises questions
about where to draw the line between contemporary/classical. If you did
see KShetra Bharatham , there was an innovative approach of portraying
traveling with a handbag, paying cash etc, Some would believe it was within
the confines of tradition.Some would differ. This is exactly the point
I was coming to - are such innovations undertaken to reach a wider audience?
The results of such audience driven trials may be varied. Good ones add
a dimension to the Art form. The weird ones make the art form wider with
the inclusion of those aspects it could have afforded to be clear off.
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