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Bengaluru dancer brings Bharatanatyam to Commonwealth Games closing
Bengaluru dancer brings Bharatanatyam to Commonwealth Games closing
Richa Joan Das, a Bharatanatyam dancer from Bengaluru, performed at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She was part of a group of about 123 Indian dancers representing…
The Story in Brief
Richa Joan Das, a Bharatanatyam dancer from Bengaluru, performed at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She was part of a group of about 123 Indian dancers representing classical, folk, and contemporary styles. A recipient of the Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy Scholarship, she was one of only two Bharatanatyam dancers from the city selected.
Das described the experience as surreal, saying the diverse group was united by the language of dance. She stressed the importance of maintaining Bharatanatyam's distinctive geometry and style while on a global stage. The dancer advised peers to accept every opportunity as a learning experience, noting that she did not hesitate when the offer came.
The Indian Opinion
The coverage of Richa Joan Das at the Commonwealth Games is heartening, but the real story is often left untold. How many such artists struggle for years without a single platform? The narrative around dance in India swings between gushing praise for a lucky few and complete silence on the thousands who sustain the art daily. Instead of celebrating one opportunity, perhaps we should ask how many are denied due to lack of institutional support. The real test isn't a single performance in Glasgow, it's the next generation of dancers finding consistent stages across India.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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