Author: Ram Krishnamani Date: March 23, 2025
Narrated by Shantha
Shantha could hardly contain her excitement as she shared the news—something truly groundbreaking was on the horizon. For the very first time, Bharatanatyam, the ancient and graceful Indian classical dance, was about to find its rightful place on a digital pedestal, accessible to all through a revolutionary mobile app titled Shall We Dance. This wasn’t just another app launch; to Shantha, it was the beginning of a cultural renaissance in the palm of one’s hand.
With pride in her voice, she spoke about how the app would capture the soul of Bharatanatyam—its mudras, meanings, rhythms, and rasa—curated thoughtfully to preserve tradition while embracing technology. She had poured months of dedication into this project, working alongside a team equally passionate about keeping the authenticity and integrity of the dance intact.
For students, teachers, and even casual admirers, the app promised to be a constant cultural companion. Shantha saw it as a long-overdue tribute to a timeless art form, finally made accessible across generations and geographies. Her face lit up as she imagined young dancers from around the world discovering Bharatanatyam through their phones. With a gleam in her eyes and a smile that said it all, she asked, “Shall We Dance?”—because with this app, the stage was now everywhere.
