Significance of Classical Indian Dance: Rukmini Vijayakumar at TEDxHindustanUniversity

[@yogadhyancenter]

She is goddess of dance.....she is unparalleled....just awesome..

[@artnoor7843]

OMG im so glad you didn't choose computer science! thank you for inspiring so many people with your art .

[@shivinunitholi2493]

Rukmini Vijayakumar is one of the finest exponents of Indian classical dance forms. A very well presented Ted talk! I pity those 16 fools who gave thumbs down to this video. But yes this society is made up of thinkers and idiots - inevitable :)

[@shwetabhagat7855]

Very well said..'Dance does make you turn inward'. Mesmarized and inspired by her dancing skill and clarity of thoughts.

[@artnoor7843]

You help me remember something deep within my consciousness, where my ancient ancestors are awakened. I cant pinpoint it, but its there, breathing deep in my soul: a remembrance. I love the Shiva dances and the Kali.

[@mandira75]

OMG ! she is so elegant, the music and her movements are just pure essence of something else...

[@lcy11]

How well articulated and poised. She did a fantastic job transmitting the message not only with the dance but her words. Thank you for this insightful TED talk.

[@suparnabasak3931]

You dance like a waterfall rukmini ji. We wish you make a debut in bollywood too.The nation will be stunned to behold such a rare and regal artist.

[@corneliustaylor1550]

WORD!!

[@brascoperryjoe6425]

@@corneliustaylor1550 Bollywood is not ready for such artist.

[@charumathiraman6881]

Lovely explanation of art. People like you are the one's who make this country proud

[@dappisri]

I saw you from Kannada movie Bajarangi , You are a Fantastic Classical dancer. Thank you.

[@yellowNred]

She was amazing in Bhajarangi.

[@debasmitabanerjee3717]

I m really a big fan of Rukminiji..... Her each and every expression speaks..... Hats off to you....

[@haveanlie]

soooooooo soulful ,that I forgot to breadth almost .... it got me tears , cause , the life philosophy of mine completely matched with the motto of indian classical dance .... thanks ma'am, thanks Ted x i wish a happy life for everybody of you all

[@parthibenben6577]

She is amazing....So reminded of the veteran Vyjayanthimala

[@rajkanthcj783]

பாடலுக்கு தகுந்தபடி அழகிய அபிநயம் பாடுபவர் குரலும் நல்ல அபிநயம் மனம் நிறைந்தது வாழ்க வளர்க உயர்க

[@narayananthikandy671]

The speech about significance of the Indian classical dance and it's demonstration is very best. God consider that Who becomes who that's the real thing.Eight years lost me.Thank you.

[@manalismail5168]

I will be watching her live performance this friday 22 dec 2017. I hope to be mesmerized by her artistic southern indian bharata natyam dance

[@avsavs1211]

Great talk on dance and what it means to you personally. Love the fact you are rooted in tradition but embrace modern. Lots of love from New Jersey USA!

[@yellowNred]

Am so happy for you. You really did make the right choice over computer science at CMU vs classical dance. Glad watch you dance. Dhanyosmi.

[@nishigandhanadavade9550]

she is amazing classical dancer...❤❤❤

[@shyamasasidharan]

Well presented!! Loved the clarity of thoughts and the flow of the subject!

[@chinnutgv4077]

It ws a beautiful experience to listen & watch.. Pls do share more of rukmini's performance or talks like these..

[@vishalgolekar1955]

She’s the treasure of India

[@Priyanka-tt8cg]

lovely performance..100% mesmerizing... can someone help me to find this "Krishna Vandana song " female voice?

[@kavyanair1974]

I also desperately want to find this version ...Please someone if it’s possible ,to pass this on it ....Whose beautiful voice is this ?

[@wmbedsole1]

I have fallen in love with Rukmini when I saw a more recent dance. She is passionate about her art.

[@neetabhavsar603]

Highly inspired by you mam💥✨

[@ambujtripathi6893]

Excellent talk. Helps understand classical dance better

[@seetharamanvee]

Lovely introduction to Indian Classical Dance

[@trusharpatel3]

Thanks and best wishes with your dance career Rukhmini. Amazing TEDx Talk from Hindustan University.

[@rachayitripradhan292]

Exactly true...... you spoke out my heart 🙂😊😊

[@gemphu1234]

She is super talented.

[@gomathisenthilkumar7215]

Excellent mam. The pride of India. God bless.

[@SmAfzalur]

She is a... MasterPice of Real Dance

[@jess4700]

So Great the story teller the singer and the dancer Glad the young have it.

[@NehruJuliets]

Brains with Beauty and achiever of cultural excellence.

[@vedaravishangar]

based on ur talking ur explore hidden mystic energy to the earth based on present time and mind. keep it up.

[@andalraj5778]

Wow soooo beautiful, I agree with you each and every word uttered is true 👍

[@ritujabiswas4303]

She's inspiration ❤️✨

[@BhagyaChandran]

i'm watching it again and again! a real inspirational package!! :D

[@chaitanaya677]

your superman is my hanuman. super..

[@tiziozogwada3510]

Est ce que le sang de mon arrière grand mère qui vibre en moi, elle était une indienne arrive en Guadeloupe après l'abolition de l'esclavage ?? Mais j'aime tout ce cette danseuse fait, elle m'inspire, thank tout, soyez béni.

[@manatelugukathalu]

Good ted talk on dance till now

[@bhuwanrajchataut6315]

Great....

[@suganthir2599]

My favorite dancer

[@harishwala9660]

Excellent 🌸 Performance 👌

[@claudiacalistiattaliya1504]

truly fantastic!

[@yellowNred]

Beautiful presentation.

[@RameshBas2014]

Great explanation. Very informative. Good luck.

[@muthukrishnanramasamy1915]

Excellent Speech with great performance. Thanks a lot for posting this video. She inspires everyone.

[@SudhakarDasa]

Great RV, keep it up. God bless you.

[@nitikasaran7709]

Absolutely stunning!

[@neeru6839]

Wish there was spotlight on her when she shows some dance movements and it is a long shot. 😥

[@jess4700]

Love the stories Thank you

[@srinathpalusa8666]

Good explanation and inspiring.

[@jyo1021]

Amazing!! 👏👏

[@aviidion891]

Very Graceful!!! love this talk!!

[@kanagopal3239]

She is brilliant.

[@mrwarodombhagawisit]

what is the name of song that Ms. Rukmini used for her performance?

[@bindutejaswi9071]

Kasturi tilakam

[@kavyanair1974]

@@bindutejaswi9071 Does anyone know the singer ? This song is simply divine ....the way it’s sung !!!

[@pankajkumar-px7uv]

Whst a brilliant & knowledgeble oration....jst awsm.u know whenever u speak,dance......I wish it to continue frever......so profound.......💐💐🙏🙏

[@chandrarathnamanawasinghe8806]

no 1 danser i have ever meet..

[@sushmitarai2497]

Thank you 😊

[@palashchadha6076]

who looked at the homework when this was their dance homework'

[@karm8543]

She is good dancer.

[@nanographics21]

wow

[@jayasree6823]

You are amazing 😍

[@monishamoni293]

can anyone tell me her dress name? their must be some name for every dress right.

[@contentisking2396]

Material kalamkari cotton dress north Indian Gujarati lehanga style

[@antoniofarinaccio541]

Amazing woman

[@Doremi11]

Beautiful!

[@pramodpookod2464]

Indian Classic Dances are descending from Gowri Shangaram combines with Jeevathma and Paranathma Layam🌈🚩

[@AlexVembar]

Bharathanatiyam is a name coined recently when the art form was taken over from the Tamil communities dedicated to the temples art activities from ancient times. It was called as Sathirattam and after all the Tamil kingdoms had their downfalls to Telugu and other North Indian powers. The music especially language used in the art form were taken to other languages that were promoted by the rulers. At the same time the art form was pushed into a situation that misconstrued the communities involved in the art form to a caste system used in North Indian kingdoms as “Devadashi”. When all the Tamil language and art forms were demonized by the Sanskritization both lingually and socially - the British period helped the revival of the art form - when Telugu and other Brahminical North Indian powers were brought under the British. Rukmini Devi Arundale is the pioneer in reversing that social discrimination and help raising the current versions of Bharathanatiyam art form.

[@thehawkseye3412]

Such BS about history of evolution of dance and devdasi. Revived? British almost killed the Indian classical dances due to devotion to Hindu gods. Devdasi system was prevalent in south not north. The first confirmed reference to a Devadasi was during the Keshari Dynasty in the 6th century CE in South India. British missionaries first tried to make temple dancers to stop dancing about Hindu legends and switch to Jesus. When they refused they went on active campaign the ban the dance itself. The whole smear campaign jeopardized many of it's forms and equated the dancers to prostitutes only. Manipuri dance survived just in one temple. Kathak's classical form survived due to one family - Bindadin Maharaj took it upon himself and kept the art going in his family through his sons. That' how the Kathak "gharana" came to be and the dancers from his family were all male. Navab of Lucknow, gave patronage to help it keep going. Caste? This was a brahmin family. In north Kathak dancers didn't always stay at one place and used to be wandering dancers, going place to place. During Islamic rules court and temple patronage went down. Later Mughal courts took it up but to suit court culture and times, kathak dancer made changes to survive. The emphasis increased more on showmanship and the foot movements( tatkar) and circular movements increased and the theme of the dance was more about Shringar than bhakti to suit the court culture. Though later banaras gharana ( started later by one of the sons from Lucknow gharana) focused on bhakti. Our dances have faces challenges of colonial rule and survived.

[@phedrayogabalsamelli2542]

I love you Sweet Sweet dancer 🥰

[@neeru6839]

The poor lighting on the stage does injustice to her brilliant performance and even her expressions as she talked! 😐

[@swagatag.mahapatra6377]

beautiful

[@chadalavadaanjaneyulu5468]

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[@Abzzzzyu]

Why are those people murmuring and talking during her talk

[@abhijeetanand2406]

"she is in complete ecstasy"

[@savanthkumarnaidutrichinap1914]

How many can understand English? Can people at rural areas Understand English. Speak in Hindhi many can understand. Ask Hindhi knowing people to translate And in short time you will be perfect in Hindhi language.

[@QuickBella]

This talk happened at UCLA in America. So it's in English to cater to that audience.

[@mybabypocato]

Lol you expect every Indian to understand Hindi? A little over half the population speaks it to the census!

[@janumanjunath8119]

😂

[@lurking0death]

Unflattering clothes. Poor lighting. Clothes too similar to stage and background. No apology for being dancer needed. No definition of dance needed. Less talk, and more GOOD dance, please. Get freakin serious. Time is flying.