Tarana Digital Project
Celebrate the spectrum of Kathak music and dance
February 2023
Online
Co-produced with Pratibha Arts, the Tarana Digital Project is a series of videos showcasing works by Bageshree Vaze that celebrate the spectrum of Kathak music and dance — from the rhythmic language to the facial expressions and lyrical movements. It is focused on engaging audiences with South Asian dance while equipping viewers with educational tools to further the awareness and appreciation of the Kathak tradition — one of the original forms of Indian classical dance influenced by the Mughal period.
Although Kathak’s Islamic origins have been diluted over the past century as prominent artists in India have connected it more with Hindu mythological storytelling, its Islamic influences are evident in its movement, vocabulary, music, lyrical content, and costuming.
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The Museum’s Performing Arts programming is generously supported by the Nanji Family Foundation.
Pratibha Arts enhances and advances the cultural fabric of Ontario and Canada through the production, education, and performance of arts, often featuring influences from South Asian cultures, which are reflective of this significant demographic in Canada. Under the Artistic leadership of Bageshree Vaze, the organization’s vision is to promote artistic excellence, nurture future generations of artists in Ontario, and reflect the current ‘faces’ of Toronto and Canada. Inspired by ‘Pratibha,’ which means ‘creative intelligence’ in Sanskrit, Pratibha Arts’ activities enhance the collective artistic intelligence of Canadians but also explore new avenues and models for intelligently supporting creativity.
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