RootEd is a movement to rediscover the fundamentals of Indian Performing Arts, and to present them as an invaluable repository of knowledge, and an unmatched tool for training and exploration of body and mind. We believe that the study of Indian Performing Arts, its history, its practice, its evolution and its unified cord lasting a few ...

OSC Koncerts is the first in-person event of the USA wing of RootEd Foundation. We consider it a flagship event that propagates our motto “One Step Closer”. 24 hours. 1 idea. 6 cities.

At RootEd we decided to seek out these questions, listen to them intently and follow through, but showing our audience that we are indeed, thinking about these concerns. But why debate? For an argument to be fair, it is extremely important to understand that there can be differing viewpoints and it is important to hear them all out.

Along with Dr. Apoorva Jayaram, she recently co-founded RootEd, an arts initiative that centralizes the reengaging of the audiences with the Indian classical arts. While teaching is first love for the dancer, she also volunteers her time and skill in projects that aim to present the Indian performing arts amidst mainstream audiences.

Hasta: Hand gestures that are employed in Bharatanatyam both for aesthetic effect as well as to convey meaning. Read a more detailed account on hastas by RootEd here. I-L Jati: A standalone Nritta sequence comprising of rhythmic phrases woven together into a pattern.

Driven by choice. Art revels in its preference- and perspective- driven identity. It is dictated by choice. Choice made by whom, one may ask? Quite easily, all those involved.

Apr 15, 2021 · A year ago, RootEd materialized out of many inspired, curious and enthusiastic conversations between Apoorva Jayaraman and Sumathi Vikram, dancers, co-founders, colleagues, and long-time friends. They were soon joined by Ashaa Vigashini, who soon became an integral part of the team, and now heads logistics and tech support.

The Coddiewomples is an informal and fun game,designed to initiate a fellowship between the audiences (present and potential) of Indian Classical Arts and the Arts itself! Good old party games are re-designed with RootEd’s own tiny twist to best explore the subject matter at heart - Indian Classical Dance! The meaning of the word coddiwomple…

Subscribe to Artling, RootEd's monthly newsletter! ARTLING is as much for a toddler in Bharatanatyam as it is for the initiated, learned and distinguished. This is our endeavour to provoke dialogue and exchange, across varied echelons of dance comprehension.

Mar 2, 2022 · Driven by choice Art revels in its preference- and perspective- driven identity. It is dictated by choice. Choice made by whom, one may ask? Quite easily, all those involved. Much like what Mahati and Manasvini said, an interpretation is the articulation of an internalized experience, and is therefore highly subjective. In a painting, one sees…