Dances governed by grammar: Classical dance is a complete language in itself and without undergoing the rigorous grammatical learning one cannot master the language.
Time investment - a must: Learning classical dance is a form of commitment for many years and is NOT recommended for those who are in search for instant gratification or who are looking to perform on stage within a few months.
Focus quality, not quantity: They believe there is a section of people, although a smaller section, inclined towards classical dance and they give it their all.
Transition from Guru-Shishya to Teacher-student: With the institutionalisation of classical dance forms, the one-to-one method of dance training more or less disintegrated.
Value based learning: The classical dance learning immensely depends on the trust and faith the student has in the guru and demands a great deal of patience and dedication.
Passion driven: It can be pursued only by the one who really chooses to embrace it with passion and inner happiness.
The health benefits: Classical dance is like artistic yoga. It is not just the body but also the mind which is involved. The spiritual and emotional intelligence which is developed is an added benefit.
Importance of classical learning: Unfortunately, the development of human emotions has not received sufficient attention which is due to it in our educational institutions. Education in aesthetics though classical dance forms is as essential as if not more than mere intellectual or physical education. The accelerated pace of globalisation has brought in new ideas, cultures, changing both the physical environment and cultural patterns. As a result cultural identities are being lost.
Lack of modern day teaching/learning techniques: We are way past the phase where the students learnt dance in the gurukul system. It is important for the modern institutions to adapt to the new techniques to provide knowledge material to the younger generations in a way that is relevant to them.
Incomplete knowledge is dangerous: Many educational institutes include the classical dance training as a part of their curriculum to make the younger generations culturally conscious. The part that they miss out on is the theory aspect of dance. Classical dance is a complete language in itself and without undergoing the rigorous grammatical learning one cannot master the language
Experimentation confused with distortion: The key is to maintain the high and exacting standard the art is famous for, no matter what. The classical dance gives you liberty to explore the dance form but at the same time it is defined by a certain set of rules. The distortion of the dance language is not acceptable.
Buzzword globalisation: Indians more acceptable and tolerant towards change. India’s rich and ornate culture has either been side-lined or covered with the dust of time, misinterpreted due to lack of significant standardized knowledge material.
Popular western trends and Media impact: Learning western dance styles have become a status symbol and a style statement among young generations. International dance styles are favoured by majority choreographers of the popular dance reality shows where classical dances remain at the backlight. Bollywood sometimes tends to misguide the youth relying on the popular trends.
Relevance of subject matter of communication to reach masses: Experimentation is imperative for art forms. The classical form - gestures, movements, gaits and pirouettes should be set but there is always scope for experimentation with the subject matter.
Challenging career option: Growing as a dancer with the due respect is difficult in today's world due to the lack of awareness in our society.
Keeping pace with technology: Commercialization and professionalism in modern context is essential for classical dance forms today, to reach to the people and popularize.
2.1 | Conclusions:
- Defining classical dance identity on a global platform
- Encouraging continuity in the initial learning phase of classical dance
- Creating a standardisation to check form distortion in the immediate future
- Need of creating the awareness of right attitude towards classical dance forms among parents and students
- Making people aware of the benefits
- Requirement of relevant and accessible knowledge material for the youth
- Encouraging media platforms to focus on classical dance forms
- Preventive measures of saving classical dances from being dying art forms
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