Dance, being a physical art form, is visually stunning, especially when presented on stage. However, owing to the coronavirus pandemic, institutionalised dance in Bangladesh had to embrace online platforms to sustain.
INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY SPECIAL
In conversation with Sharmila Banerjee and Sudeshna Swayamprabha
Sudeshna Swamprabha (L) and Sharmila Banerjee on stage at Chhayanaut. This photo was taken before the pandemic hit. Photo: Sheikh Mehedi Morshed
Rasheek Tabassum Mondira
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Each year, 29th April is celebrated as International Dance Day across the globe. International Theatre Institute (ITI) initiated International Dance Day in 1982. This year, the theme for the day is, Purpose of dance . In a candid chat with
The Daily Star, eminent dancer Sharmila Banerjee and her daughter Sudeshna Swayamprabha share their perspectives on dance, the pandemic, and the spirit of International Dance Day.