Tapasya episode 45 - Fitness & Dancing
Discussion on physical and psychological factors encountered while dancing after a long break. SDNs connect with the experience and equations of Sri Jaikishore Mosalikanti, the renowned Kuchipudi exponent and Teacher, along with Smt. Sheela Unnikrishnan.
Will keeping fit completely help dancing? Self-evaluation and validation of a physically fit dancer, practicing dance and preparing for short performance after a long hiatus.
0:00 - Introduction to the episode
1:15 - Initial difficulties that Smt. Sheela Unnikrishnan faced on dancing
after a hiatus
2:02 - Physiological challenges which we might face when we dance
2:51- Role of cross training
4:56 - Importance of transcending muscle memory
7:54 - Importance of training each muscle for dance
8:41 - Importance of practising the basics
9:36 - Age appropriateness in dancing
11:02 - Practicing under a Teacher is a boon
13:55 - Practicing the art to go beyond its p