We need 20-20 in dance world !

I make an effort to attend most of the classical dance concerts happening in Hyderabad.

My observations :

1.Auditorium is filled mostly with bald head,walking stick and grey hair. WHY ?
2.Crowd cannot wait till the end when artists and musicians are felicitated.WHY ?
3.Younger generation become restless if a particular dance(say varnam) goes beyond 30 minutes. WHY ?

Who to be blamed ??

My Suggestions:

We need TWENTY-20 in the dance world.
How many of you have the patience/time to watch entire Cricket Test match or 1-day series ?
Fact is we are trading our life with TIME!! Make an impact faster!

Artist should :

• realise that you are buying the audience precious time.What do you trade in return ?
• understand this younger energetic generation better.Or else there will be no one to follow your art in future.

For how many years , can you express about krishna leela with gopikas,nayika worrying whether her nayak is with some other woman ?
OK.
Am not against any traditional items like varnam,padam,bhajan or javali.
Iam just suggesting , repackage it for this young generation :)

Show the audience little bit of everything.Everyone should take back something from your
performance.Everyone comes with "What is there for me ??" attitude.

• Show them fascinating techniques..demonstrate how they can fit the dance in their fitness routine..
• Show them knowledge..Express your opinions on a social cause..Raise your voice through dance !
• Show them devotion..lead them to spiritual path..
• Show them love..as love is a universal concept..
  
• Show them the rich heritage of Indian dances..Demonstrate from Natya Shastra..
  

As a dancer,I do understand the pain in pursuing ones passion in this city.
Rehearsal time clashes,non-availability of musicians and phew..number of traffic jams and the heavy RAIN !
But artists should think from audience perspective.

To attend a concert ,people plan their day(sometimes get excuses) and leave early from office.
Snail through traffic jams,pay for the tickets..just to see and learn from your performance.

Please dont disappoint them !!

Through your Innovation in dance, engage the young india !Draw them close to this wonderful art !