Bhubaneswar: The Department of Performing Arts (DPA), Faculty of Arts, Communication and Indic Studies (FACIS), Sri Sri University in collaboration with Srjan (Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa) is organizing a world webinar series on the “Globalization of Indian Dance,” from September 21st to 26th, 2020. The series will feature 12 distinguished scholars/practitioners, who will share their views and opinions on the topic.
The webinar is first of its kind in Odisha. Conducted on Zoom, everyday there will be two sessions and each session will be held for one hour, followed by a 15-minute interactive Q&A session.
The organiser says there is ample reason for choosing the topic. The impact of globalization on performing arts is far-reaching. From the temple to the proscenium stage, Indian classical arts have undergone a paradigm shift in the way they are perceived and performed. Since India’s independence, the classical arts have provided diverse avenues for exploring India’s deep-seated values and cultural heritage. Their revival in the hands of pioneering maestros led to a rise in their popularity across India, and their subsequent establishment across the globe.
Today, the aura of the Indian performing arts has diffused across national and international boundaries, as these art forms are practised even in remote corners of the world.
Ratikanta Mohapatra, dean, Faculty of Arts, Communication and Indic Studies (FACIS), Sri Sri University says the aim of this webinar is to expose our students, teachers, dancers and to varied thoughts and academic discussions on the performing arts, enabling their professional growth as aspiring classical dancers/artistes. We are also opening this webinar to through Facebook live to the dancers and artistes of other classical dance forms, art connoisseurs, and the audience.
By kalasanskruti
