An Off the Beat idea

I’m starting a podcast!  

I’m starting a podcast with fellow dancer, writer, choreographer, and early aughts music connoisseur Kiran Rajagopalan because he’s awesome and I’m awesome and we want to share our awesomeness with the world.  

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In all seriousness… Off the Beat Dance Podcast is launching this fall, and you should listen to it.  

There are a couple of phrases that are endemic to every Indian classical dancer: “Dance is more than just moving hands and legs” and “Dance is a way of life.” And you know, at times that might start sounding a bit trite.  

We want to dive deeper. We want to look at the common aspects of Indian classical dance forms with fresh eyes, bringing our lived experiences, academic nerd joy, and - most importantly - the questions that drive us.  

Basically, we’re taking an off the beat approach (yes, as a self-proclaimed rhythm nut, I couldn’t resist) to discussing Indian dance.  

Our principles:  

1.     No academic jargon. K.I.S.S.  

2.     Positivity and moving forward  

3.     Be authentic. Unpolished. 🙂 

It’s a bit quirky. It’s intimate. It comes with citations of all our favorite sources. And, most importantly, it looks for actionable ways we can engage with our dance and make a difference.   

We’re planning to launch An Off the Beat Dance Podcast with Kiran and Ameya on Thursday, September 9th. 

Our first episode will be about the sloka that Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam students everywhere memorize: Yatho Hasthas Thatho Drishti. Join us! You’ll find out both what we can learn from ancient texts on dance and how to get invited to high school parties. 

IG: @offthebeat.dance 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/offthebeatdance  

Twitter: @offthebeatdance  

Linktree: http://linktr.ee/offthebeatdance   

Stay tuned… 

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