'Social media making Indian classical dance universal'

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NEW DELHI: Indian classical dance is becoming universal, thanks to the expanding social media, which according to Malaysian Bharatnatyam dancer Shangita Namasivayam, is taking the dance form to the masses.

The danseuse, who was in town for a theatrical dance performance -- "Samyoga-The Divine Union" -- said the internet had opened up numerous possibilities for dance as a medium.

7 things you should never share on Facebook, Twitter

7 things you should never share on Facebook, Twitter

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, by now you must be aware that social media has completely taken over people’s lives. Be it letting the world know where you’re headed by “checking in” on Facebook; or outraging about the topic of the day on Twitter; or posting pictures of the burger you ate with a silly hashtag on Instagram. However, there are certain perils of social media which in the excitement of sharing stuff, we often overlook. You never know who’s watching or tracking your social media activity. So, we have a list of what you shouldn’t share on social media...

Your full date of birth

If you think that sharing your full date of birth on Facebook cannot pose a problem for you, you’re wrong. Surprisingly, many people use their date of birth (even if not in the right order) as their password of one or more account. When you share your date of birth online, you are giving out information that may prove useful for hackers.

Your location

We are stating the obvious but sometimes it needs to be done. You may not be aware of it, but someone may just be stalking you. By giving away your location on social media, you are telling them your whereabouts literally at the click of a button.

Your address

Why share something extremely personal as your address online? It is a potential safety hazard and anyone can just show up at your front door just because you shared your address.

Your phone number

Social media sites, especially Facebook, is encouraging you to share your phone number. If you are really keen on doing so, the least you can do is change your privacy settings to ‘Only Me.’ This way, no one but you will know what your phone number is – and you already know your phone number, don’t you?

Vacation Plans

What could go wrong in telling your friends that you’re off to Europe or on a girl’s only trip to Thailand? Think again. By disclosing your vacation plans, you are sending out open invites to burglars to strike at your home. You can always post those amazing pictures from the trip once you are back.

Anything you don't want shared

You went to a college reunion and had a drink one too many. Your friends clicked – perhaps embarrassing -- pictures and shared them on Facebook or Instagram. Anything that you don’t want certain people on your friend list (or even those who aren’t on your friend list) to see, don’t share it online. And if a friend of yours has already shared it, then request them to take it down.

Too much information about your job

This one is also obvious, but we’ll reinforce it. You needn’t share too much information about your job. You don’t want to give away what you’re getting done at work or how.

"The social media has made Indian classical dance universal and there is so much more can be done today to take our traditional dance forms to masses," she told .

However, she admitted to having a strong preference for traditional formats of Bharatnatyam, even though practising neo classical forms has become quite a trend in the contemporary times.

"I think there is a lot of space to explore within classical dance forms, therefore I prefer to stick to the traditional formats. Having said that, many artistes are doing brilliant neo classical works too, which is good," she said.

For her performance here, Namasivayam turned to the institution of marriage for inspiration.

She delved into the truth and justice of wedlock through divine matrimonies based upon love.

Namasivayam had on board with her dancers from Kalpana Dance Theatre, who brought alive the sanctity of the marital bond, by depicting episodes from the weddings of three goddesses -- Sita, Meenakshi and Valli.

"Valli Thirumanam" or Valli's wedding recreated the amusing episode of the Hindu goddess getting married to the love of her life, Lord Muruga.

Legend has it that she had solemnly sworn to marry no one else, but to test her love, Lord Muruga disguises himself as a hunter and then an old man.



When Valli agrees to marry the old man out of fear, Muruga reveals his true form and they are married happily ever after.



"All the marriages we showcased are also relevant to present day relationships. I think everything which is old is very current and fashionable today," Namasivayam said.



The performance which was premiered in Kuala Lumpur in January this year, also involved glimpses of martial arts and other dramatic elements to create the desired effect.

"The biggest challenge we faced was how to make each celebration different. They were all Indian weddings - so the actual ceremony and celebrations needed most creativity," she said.

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