Bharata Natyam

Gait to the Spirit is a riveting Indian dance festival

Bright colours. Solo performers. A serene stage that is a blank canvas awaiting rhythmic dancing. The Gait to the Spirit culture festival for classical Indian dance showcased these elements, and more. From October 31 to November 2, the Mandala Arts and Culture Society featured several renowned classical dancers from India, Canada, and the United States performing this beautiful art form. Unlike bhangra, the folk dance of Bollywood, classical Indian dance is more reverent, deeply moving, and spiritual in origin. The festival’s artistic director, Jai Govinda, is also the founder of a dance academy that trains people in the art of…

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