Tracing the new steps of an old form
- M.T. Saju, The Times of India, December 30, 2011 I want to show the future generations how dance has evolved from the way it was described in the Natya Shastra," says Dhananjayan, who started writing a commentary on the text two years ago.VIEW MORE
NKC 2011 Press reports
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The nuances of Natya
The Hindu, December 23, 2011
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Fine Arts Club inaugurated
The Hindu, Chennai, October 10, 2011In an effort to provide a platform for students from all departments to exhibit their talent, the Fine Arts Club of the University of Madras was inaugurated recently. “Art bring hearts together,” said Bharatnatyam exponent V.P. Dhananjayan in his special address. “There are many artists in India and very limited platforms. The equipped Fine Arts club of the University of Madras should strive to provide a good platform to the thousands of students here,” he said.
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An extraordinary, joyous tribute to Guru-shishya parampara
Anjana Rajan, The Hindu, New Delhi, September 14, 2011VIEW MORE
Grand start to Kadri Nritya Vidyalaya's Amrutha Mahotsava
The Hindu, MANGALORE, September 10, 2011VIEW MORE
Pancha Jaati with The Dhananjayans
By Priya RamanPancha Jaati, a periodic column featuring five readers (artistes, connoisseurs, aspirants) who put forth their questions to a chosen veteran in the field of Arts, in The Kalaparva website begins with the legendary dancing couple The Dhananjayans.
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Culmination of the 23rd Yogaville Gurukulam Camp 2011
The 23rd annual Naatya Adhyayana Gurukulam is yet another milestone event in the annals of history of Bhaarateeya Samskriti being established in the US. This annual event is considered as a trendsetting cultural event, which contributes to the development of India performing arts, a great community service strengthening the bond between USA and IndiaVIEW MORE
The Biennial Convention of Kerala Hindus of North America (KHNA) held in Washington DC
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The elusive celluloid
- Malathi Rangarajan, The Hindu, June 16, 2011So what if their filmi sojourns weren't fruitful? The evergreen Dhananjayans recall with cheer their experiences in tinsel town.
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A tireless action stretches its hands towards perfection
- Prof. CP Unnikrishnane-mail: bharathamuni@gmail.com.
Prof. Vilasini, the pioneer among the propagators of the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam in the State of Kerala enters her 60th year of untiring efforts for the cause of this classical art form.
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Classical dance is universal, feel Dhananjayans
- Sudha JagannathanDuring a conversation over coffee at the Rasam Restaurant here on the cool morning of January 8, 2010, this dance duo allowed a preview of their minds as they opened their hearts out and shared their thoughts. There was harmony in their thinking. There was convergence in their articulation. There was a conviction in their words.
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Rasa of a Life spent dancing
- Tulsi Badrinath, Deccan Chronicle, January 9, 2011Rasikas curious to know more about the intricacies of a life immersed in dance had a wonderful morning with V.P.Dhananjayan and his wife Shantha at a coffee session at Rasam restaurant. If Dhananjayan explained one aspect of a particular truth, Shantha elaborated on another aspect with the same shared understanding and instinct for timing that is evident in their performances and in their daily life as a couple.
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