MANASWINIMar 25, 20203 minExpression to PerfectionWhen was the last time you had to fake cry? Fake laugh? Was it convincing? or did you cringe? Why did your smile look so uncomfortable?...
MANASWINIFeb 25, 20202 minAll the Feels : the 9 Emotions'Nava-' : 9, Nine '-rasa' : emotion Navarasa translates to '9 emotions'. But the Natyashastra only mentions 8 rasas and their presiding...
MANASWINIJan 29, 20202 minNatyaVeda Sangraha A thematic framework that identifies the essential components of a live presentation The Natyashastra tells us not only how to portray a...
MANASWINIDec 25, 20191 minNatya vs. Nritta vs. Nrithya Three very similar words, three completely different meanings. Indian classical dance can be categorized into three main elements....
MANASWININov 27, 20193 minThe 5 S's to Make Your Dance Practice Better Having a teacher to constantly tell you directions during practice is truly a blessing. I didn’t realize that until years after I started...