#natyamnaatak – “IT SMELLS LIKE…”

Dancers sweat. A lot. What naturally follows? B.O. (body odor).…

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…

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…

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…

The Day(s) After a Big Ensemble Show – Meaningful Reflection Inspired by 1 Flower

By Suchitra Sairam As a performing artist, the days after…

#natyamnaatak – “ARAIMANDI? WHAT IS ARAIMANDI?

I taught a 4 month introductory Bharatanatyam session for young…

#natyamnaatak – One More Time…

“One More Time” I have a tendency to be, let’s say,…

#natyamnaatak – Fall Down 7 Times, Get Up 8 – It Works!

Students were learning a difficult new movement, and were getting…

#natyamnaatak – You’re Not THAT Mean.

Just another day in class, and I’m challenging the young students…