Re-Cognising Dance


a safe space for dialogues around Indian dance

Re-Cognising Dance is an online platform started in 2020 by two Bharatanatyam dancers Aranyani Bhargav and Mahalakshmi Prabhakar.

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About the creator

Mahalakshmi & Aranyani are both Bharatanatyam dancers.

Additionally, Mahalakshmi is a teacher, curator and independent researcher.

Aranyani is a choreographer, Artistic Director (Vyuti Dance Company), teacher and independent researcher. 

In January 2024, Mahalakshmi decided to discontinue at Re-Cognising Dance, but continues to research and curate independently. Aranyani continues to run the platform to further their collective vision to make discussions around dance accessible to all.