Digital Classes On Traditional Art Forms From Culture Ministry

Source: The Hindustan Times

Kathak, Kutiyattam, theatre, puppetry and many other traditional art forms will now be taught by various experts online through an initiative by Sangeet Natak Akademi under the ministry of culture which has started digital classes for students, “Deeksha”, and a series of webinars by imminent artistes titled “Antarang”.

‘Deeksha’ includes teaching by eminent gurus of performing arts in the country, who would also preach the practical applications of traditional teaching live.

The classes are taking place five days a week from May 15 onwards and each day has two sessions on Zoom or Facebook Live.

Another new initiative, “Antarang”, will be presented in the form of a series of webinars featuring eminent artistes, who would be talking about their creative life journey, major achievements and contribution to the form in which they specialize, along with their vision for the future of their area or subject of specialization.

This is being presented through Facebook Live every Tuesday at 5 pm since 25th May 2020.