About The Author
Dr. Parul Purohit Vats - A Kathak danseuse, academician, and performing arts educator, Dr. Parul Purohit Vats serves as the Dean of the School of Performing Arts at the World University of Design, Sonipat. Former Principal of Sri Ram Bharatiya Kala Kendra (SBKK) and recipient of the Yuva Puraskaar from the Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Akademi, she holds a Ph.D. from J.N.V. University, Jodhpur, and an ATCL Diploma in Performance Arts (Distinction) from Trinity College London. Convener of the Anveshana International Performing Arts Conferences (2024, 2025), she continues to build meaningful intersections between tradition, innovation, and scholarship. As an author, editor, and mentor, her work reflects a rare synthesis of intellect and artistry, guided by a philosophy rooted in gratitude and disciplined riyaaz.
Rashmi Khanna An Bharat-accomplished anatyam exponent, choreographer, and special educator, Rashmi Khanna is the Director and Founder of Kalyani Kala Mandir. Trained under Smt. Kalyani Shekar in the Dandayudhapani Pillai style, she has also studied Kathak, Odissi, Chhau, and Folk forms. A graded Doordarshan artiste and recipient of the Critic Circle of India Award and Nritya Bharat Ratna, she holds a Master's in Performing Arts and a Special Education Diploma from the Spastic Society of Northern India. Currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Dance, she continues to teach, perform, and create, bringing classical dance alive for today's audiences through thematic and innovative productions.
Simer Preet Sokhi A Bharatanatyam practitioner, researcher, and Assistant Professor of Dance at the World University of Design, Simer Preet Sokhi is a UGC-NET qualified scholar pursuing his Ph.D. in Performing Arts. Trained at the Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai, he holds master's degrees in Bharatanatyam and Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archaeology. His interdisciplinary work bridges dance, iconography, and ritual studies within the Indian knowledge system. Recipient of the Guru Samman (2022) at the Navarasa Dance and Music Festival, he continues to contribute to academic and artistic discourses through his performances, research, and publications.
About The Book
Cosmic Dance to Choreographic Lineage is an insightful exploration of Indian classical dance, tracing its journey from the cosmic vision of movement to the refined choreographic voices of today. Rooted in the symbolism of Nataraja and the universe in perpetual rhythm, the book reveals dance as both philosophy and creation. Across seven interconnected chapters, it weaves together metaphysics, regional aesthetics, expressive frameworks, and the pivotal role of Nattuvanars in shaping tradition. The work culminates in a contemporary perspective, positioning today's choreographer as a bridge between heritage and innovation. Blending theory, history, and artistic reflection, the book highlights how rhythm, expression, and cultural dialogue continually renew Indian dance. Published by B.R. Rhythms, it offers scholars, performers, and art enthusiasts a holistic understanding of dance as a living lineage - one that resonates with ancient wisdom while engaging dynamically with the modern world.
Vedas (1207)
Upanishads (503)
Puranas (632)
Ramayana (749)
Mahabharata (365)
Dharmasastras (167)
Goddess (510)
Bhakti (248)
Saints (1520)
Gods (1299)
Shiva (383)
Journal (181)
Fiction (61)
Vedanta (372)
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