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When Collaborating with a Team, There’s a 1-Word “Rose” That Smells the Sweetest of All
By Suchitra Sairam
What’s one the best roses in life? When…
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1 Performance - 3 Intensive Weeks of Preparation - 21 Years in the Making - Infinity Roses & Buds, and a Few Thorns
By Suchitra Sairam
“After this show, I think you’re an…
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How the “Rose-Bud-Thorn” Reflection as a Group Gives a Dance Ensemble (or any Team) 3 Reminders About What Really Matters
By Suchitra Sairam
Using the “Rose-Bud-Thorn” approach…
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The Day(s) After a Big Ensemble Show - Meaningful Reflection Inspired by 1 Flower
By Suchitra Sairam
As a performing artist, the days after…
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#natyamnaatak - "ARAIMANDI? WHAT IS ARAIMANDI?
I taught a 4 month introductory Bharatanatyam session for young…
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#natyamnaatak - One More Time...
“One More Time”
I have a tendency to be, let’s say,…