This is the story of Lopamudra Tripathi Banerjee: a clinical psychologist my profession, and a dancer by passion. She prefers to go by Lopa. Lopa is from Kolkata, a city in the eastern part of India. She was born and Continue reading Lopa’s Story: A Kathak Dancer’s Woes→

This is Darya’s story. Darya is a trained ballet dancer. Having been trained from the tender age of three, dance is an integral part of her life. At the tender age of three, she began her training under the supervision Continue reading Darya’s story→

Since the #MeToo movement gained momentum, men from all kinds of professions have been exposed of sexual harassment and misconduct. Ballet has not been an exception to this rule. Alexandra Westbury’s allegations of sexual misconduct against her male co-dancers blew Continue reading Ballet & #MeToo→

Dance is a wonderful form of exercise. As with all forms of exercise, dancing releases Endorphins, which elevates our mood and keep us happy. And of course, it keeps us fit and active. However, as with all forms of exercise Continue reading Common Musculo-Skeletal Injuries In Dancers→

Imagine you are sitting on a chair, except the chair is not there. You are simply holding yourself in that posture, with a slight modification: your knees face opposite to each other. Yes, that provides better balance to hold your Continue reading Odissi: A Dancer’s Narrative→