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The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
REVA University in Bengaluru observes World Environment Day
REVA University marked World Environment Day with a series of focused sustainability efforts involving students and faculty on Thursday in Bengaluru. The event began with a sapling planting drive on campus, led by Chancellor P. Shyama Raju, who highlighted the university's ongoing efforts toward environmental responsibility. Students from the School of Performing Arts showcased the work of environmental activist Jamuna Tudu, drawing attention to grassroots conservation efforts. In a parallel initiative, the Department of Agricultural Engineering organized a seedball distribution campaign to promote reforestation beyond campus.
Sydney Morning Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Meet the Aussie dancer chosen to run one of the world's most prestigious dance schools
At 13, Melissa Toogood took a deep breath and made a call that changed her life. The teenage dancer from Campbelltown had just watched students from Newtown's School of Performing Arts at the annual Schools Spectacular. She was blown away. 'I called the school and I asked to audition,' she says. 'I was scared. But, hey, it paid off.' She was accepted and began taking her first steps towards an international contemporary dance career. 'You can't wait for an opportunity to come your way. I'm a shy person, but when it's mattered, I'm willing to put myself out there,' she says. Three decades on, Toogood's stellar career has just taken a giant leap. She has been appointed dean and director of the Juilliard School's dance division in New York, one of the world's leading performing arts institutions. She will be responsible for nurturing a new generation of contemporary dancers and will have up to 90 young dance students under her wing. It will mean largely moving away from performing, but at 43, she is ready to step out of that limelight. 'I still want to live an artful life,' she says. 'But I don't want to be the one making it all the time any more. I'll be able to put together all these skills that I've already been working on into one job, at a time when I feel more inspired to help other artists with their careers than my own.' Toogood has spent most of her career in New York. She went to the United States at 18 to pursue her dance studies, and since then she's worked with many leading dance companies and choreographers.
The Age
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Meet the Aussie dancer chosen to run one of the world's most prestigious dance schools
At 13, Melissa Toogood took a deep breath and made a call that changed her life. The teenage dancer from Campbelltown had just watched students from Newtown's School of Performing Arts at the annual Schools Spectacular. She was blown away. 'I called the school and I asked to audition,' she says. 'I was scared. But, hey, it paid off.' She was accepted and began taking her first steps towards an international contemporary dance career. 'You can't wait for an opportunity to come your way. I'm a shy person, but when it's mattered, I'm willing to put myself out there,' she says. Three decades on, Toogood's stellar career has just taken a giant leap. She has been appointed dean and director of the Juilliard School's dance division in New York, one of the world's leading performing arts institutions. She will be responsible for nurturing a new generation of contemporary dancers and will have up to 90 young dance students under her wing. It will mean largely moving away from performing, but at 43, she is ready to step out of that limelight. 'I still want to live an artful life,' she says. 'But I don't want to be the one making it all the time any more. I'll be able to put together all these skills that I've already been working on into one job, at a time when I feel more inspired to help other artists with their careers than my own.' Toogood has spent most of her career in New York. She went to the United States at 18 to pursue her dance studies, and since then she's worked with many leading dance companies and choreographers.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anveshana 2025 showcases Indian knowledge systems
's School of Performing Arts inaugurated its annual International , , at the in New Delhi. A landmark initiative in the field of Indian arts and academia, the conference opened with great enthusiasm, drawing a confluence of eminent scholars, artists, educators, and students from across the country. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This year, Anveshana focused on the theme 'Indian Knowledge Systems and Performing Arts in a Global Context', exploring how traditional Indian artistic frameworks can engage meaningfully with global perspectives. The theme set the tone for reflective and future-facing dialogues around , artistic innovation, and academic inquiry. The inaugural session began with a welcome address by Vice Chancellor Dr. Sanjay Gupta, followed by insightful keynote speeches delivered by Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi (Member Secretary, Executive and Academic Head (IGNCA), New Delhi) and Prabhat Singh (Theatre and Traditional Arts Connoisseur/Eminent Journalist). Their addresses emphasised the timeless relevance of and the urgent need to integrate contemporary innovations within traditional performance frameworks. Reflecting on the significance of the conference, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Vice Chancellor of the university, said, 'ANVESHANA is not just a celebration of the arts but a commitment to reimagining education through culture, dialogue, and innovation. It is our effort to make the arts central to the national discourse on knowledge and identity.' Convener of the conference Dr. Parul Purohit Vats, Dean of the School of Performing Arts, added 'This conference brought together a wide range of artistic voices, creating a fertile ground for exchange and transformation. Anveshana is a reflection of our vision—to bridge the gap between tradition and the future, research and performance, the local and the global.' The event also witnessed the formal release of the Anveshana 2025 Proceedings—an ISBN publication featuring scholarly contributions and performance articles from across the nation, setting the academic tone for the conference. Adding to the grace of the occasion were the distinguished Guests of Honour—Odissi dancer Sharon Lowen, Kathak expert Pt. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Rajendra Gangani, and Dhrupad musician Ustad F. Wasifuddin Dagar. Their presence added to the event's importance and supported the idea of connecting traditional arts with today's evolving practices. During the two-day event, paper presentations explored topics ranging from ritual practices in traditional Indian dance, emotional intelligence in art pedagogy, Chhau as a classical-tribal interface, and the acoustic design of temple performance spaces, to the shifting dynamics of gender in Bharatanatyam. Workshops added a practical dimension, including Nikhil Bora's reconstruction of Śuddha Tāṇḍava, Sramana Banerjee's movement lab RASĀTMA, and a participatory keynote on Dance Movement Therapy by Tripura Kashyap. Each evening came alive with performances that showcased the energy and creativity of Indian performing arts. Highlights included Navārcanā by Shimran Zaman, Nritya Samarpanam by Subbulakshmi, and Kathaknatyam by Tribhuwan and Rajni Maharaj's team. Collaborative and experimental works like Kali, Transcultural Affections, I Am the Only Man, and Piya Tori Batiya offered bold, poetic expressions. The conference concluded on a high note with Khayal by Guru Malti Shyam's troupe—a tribute to India's living dance traditions.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Alice in Wonderland' coming to Shreveport's Stage Center
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Follow the white rabbit down the rabbit hole into Wonderland. Stage Center and the School of Performing Arts have announced their all-new adaptation of Disney's Alice in Wonderland. According to Stage Center's School of Performing Arts (SC SoPA), the production features 57 local students and production stars and will incorporate material from the Tim Burton live-action film. It marks the first production of its 14th season. 'This 60-minute stage adaptation of the classic Disney films finds Alice in a strange world where everything seems upside down. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love, including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts,' details SC SoPA via social media. Broadway musical 'SIX' coming to Shreveport Three performances will be held at the Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, 2700 Woodlawn Ave, Shreveport, on May 9 and twice on May 10th. The adaptation is directed & choreographed by Liesl Cruz and will feature all the beloved songs from the Disney animated movie, with musical direction by Katie Phillips. The production begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
