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As we keep celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, today’s #FridayFeature recognize an Asian American dancer and choreographer who is bringing a modern twist to her Indian heritage! Meet Brinda Guha. Brinda is a New York based artist and innovator! She learned Indian Classical dance from a young age, and has a strong connection with Flamenco dance. She studied Classical Indian dance most of her life, and has continued to grow her dance training with multiple contemporary fusion styles.
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In 2005, while at college at NYU, Brinda developed a project called “RISE” based on the works of Maya Angelou. This project went on to be presented in 5 Indian cities, as well as London, England. From here, she started teaching and choreographing at Kalamandir of NJ Dance School, and started the Kalamandir Dance Company.
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Not only is Brinda developing a potential new genre (Contemporary Indian Dance which is currently under review), but she is also a philanthropist and activist. In 2017, Brinda started Wise Fruit NYC, an artistic showcase dedicated to the feminine divine. These events bring together dancers, choreographers, singers, and other interdisciplinary artists in NYC to yield action. "Between live installments, Wise Fruit NYC functions as a community space and online campaign that services the field with beginner tools and resources in social justice and anti-racism initiatives. “
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Not only is she making an impact on the dance community now, she is showing that we are not finished growing. That you can learn and adapt diffrent styles and traditions to create beautiful art that crosses genres and cultures. Learning from each other can go beyond technique and styles. Brinda is a great reminder to all that dance is also, at its core, about people.
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Sources:
www.brindaguha.com/about
www.broadwaydancecenter.com/faculty/brinda-guha
www.houseofduende.com/brinda-guha
Multifaceted artist, Mark Ballas, takes the spotlight for this week’s #DancerDose! Most famously recognized for his work on Dancing with the Stars, Ballas has stopped at nothing to showcase his skillset to the world. Earning himself a slew of accolades, Ballas is a force to be reckoned with. Early Life Ballas grew up in […]
Christmas is just around the corner. When it’s time for the Holidays, one of the first things that pops up in a dancer’s mind is The Nutcracker! It’s magical, beautiful, and full of cheer. To celebrate the Holidays, here are five of the most famous Nutcracker performances! The Very First Nutcracker The very first Nutcracker premiered […]
This week’s #WomanOfInterest won the title of “Teen Phenom” and “Pop Music’s New Hope”. At only 16 years old, Billie Eilish has over 132 million streams on Spotify. However, Eilish almost missed her shot at the spotlight. If not for the encouragement from her dance instructor, Eilish would have never pursued a career in singing […]
This week’s #DancerDose spotlight is shining bright on backup dancer & ultimate choreographer, Misha Gabriel. If his name doesn’t ring a bell, his moves surely will. He’s choreographed numbers for superstars like Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Jon Bellion. Gabriel is one of the most sought-after teachers and choreographers in the dance world today. […]
