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Subramanyam said. “We want to invoke the rasa, or the emotions, into the audience so they can experience what the heroes and the heroines are feeling.”
Certain physical themes in Indian dance are aimed at bringing the audience into the story, Subramanyam said.
“What is unique about the Indian dance styles is the aspect of storytelling,” Subramanyam said. “Indian dance styles are unique in they really combine body movements and facial expressions.”
Indian culture, in some ways, is already taking deep roots in western culture. Yoga, an ancient practice of stretching, meditation, and breathing techniques, is hugely popular in the United States.
The Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit trade association, conducted a study showing in 2014 36.7 million people in the United States practiced yoga. Roja Kannan, another professional dancer performing at TriNethra and the guest artist of the festival, said she sees Indian dance taking a similar path in American culture.
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