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EXCERPTS FROM THE INTERVIEW SESSION:

Nandini: You were born and
brought up in Singapore and you
could have explored any of the
international dance forms. What
inspired you to explore Kathak -
an Indian dance form, while you
were living abroad?

Sunena: I initially did not really
choose it. I was exposed to
Kathak as a way to tell stories
when I was very young and
then I found interest in it. It
connected me to my Indian
roots and I felt more connected
with my heritage which made would be your advice to them?
me love it. Also when I realized
that even contemporary issues Sunena: Believe it or not, the
can be portrayed through this trend is similar in Singapore.
traditional art form, I felt a Parents suggest that you should
deeper connection to it. leave other pursuits as they
can be a distraction but I feel
Aarushi: If given an opportunity, differently. For me Kathak was
is there any other dance form always a stress reliever and it
that you would like to explore? helped me a lot with school.
I would encourage everyone
Sunena: I appreciate all dance to continue indulging in their
forms but Kathak will always passion because that will be
be my first love. If I had to something that will give you joy
choose then I would explore and help you get through school
Contemporary because it’s and life with a positive attitude.
similar to Kathak. You should do something for
yourself, your personal growth.
Nandini: Sometimes parents, It will truly help develop you
especially in India, do not grow as an individual.
encourage their kids to spend
time in pursuits like dance,
etc. and want them to only
concentrate on studies. What Interviewed by:

Aarushi Bhargava, DP 2
Nandini Saluja, MYP 5