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S2E8 Anita Says… Season 2 Episode 8 | May edition 2025
The May edition is filled with impressions of many dance, theatre and visualArts shows and installations in Chennai and Mumbai. From the only India showing of celebrated UK choreographer Akram Khan’s…
S2E7 Anita Says… Season 2 Episode 7 | April edition 2025
In this April episode of the Anita Says podcast, I dive into why the March episode was a **silent podcast** and shed light on how AI has been misused by scammers to impersonate my personality and…
S2E6 Anita Says… Season 2 Episode 6 | March edition 2025
The sounds of silence When voice, ideas, images, thoughts, notes and personal histories are hijacked and manipulated by AI, what are we left with? Ourselves – our minds – this invisible and ephemeral…
S2E5 Anita Says… Season 2 Episode 5 | February edition 2025
In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection of faith, dance, and legacy. From the transformative experience of performing at the MahaKumbh to the personal challenges dancers face, we hear…
S2E4 Anita Says… Season 2 Episode 4 | January edition 2025
As we step into 2025, I take a moment to reflect on the year gone by—one filled with both challenges and moments of deep gratitude. 2024 marked a personal milestone for me—60 years since my…
S2E3 Anita Says… Season 2 Episode 3 | December edition 2024
In this episode, I speak of tradition as a living, breathing entity—something that evolves, adapts, and yet remains anchored. In this episode, I reflect on the struggles of young dancers navigating…
S2E2 Anita Says … Season 2 Episode 2 | November edition 2024
In this November edition, I reflect on how dancers navigate today’s turbulent times. With political, financial, and health challenges, I emphasize the resilience artists need and the importance of…
S2E1 Anita Says... Season 2 Episode 1 | October edition 2024
Season 2 of the podcast begins in NYC and the ERASING BORDERS dance festival that marks its 17th season. The strong showing of Gen Z artistes are a sign of the many decades of work by the pioneering…
Sonali Skandan on Indian Classical Dance: A New York Journey
In this episode of Anita Says, we sit down with Sonali Skandan, a renowned Indian classical dancer and teacher based in New York City. Sonali takes us on a journey through her experiences of…
S1E12 Anita Says... Episode 12 | September edition 2024
In this edition of the Anita Says podcast the topics discussed are the crushing costs of paying dance accompanists in India, how a ballet teacher in Mumbai displayed the qualities of a true mentor by…
S1E11 Anita Says... Episode 11 | August edition 2024
Join us for the August edition of Anita Says as we dive into the cultural impact of traditional narratives in dance and the recent controversy surrounding Kamala Harris’s portrayal by JD Vance. We'll…
S1E10 Anita Says... Episode 10 | July edition 2024
In this edition, the spotlight turns to core values of Resilience & Excellence and – concepts that do not shift or bend with the changing socio-political climate. How tennis icon Roger Federer's…
S1E9 Anita Says... Episode 9 | June edition 2024
Welcome to the June edition of the Anita Says podcast! In this edition, Anita Ratnam discusses the reaction amongst the community about the Netflix series, Heeramandi. How Indian Dancers are…
Geeta Chandran on: the role of geography in a dancer's career
My guest today in the studio is the multiple award-winning performer, choreographer, artist, and speaker Geeta Chandran who discusses the role of geography in a dancer's career. Tune in and listen!…
S1E8 Anita Says... Episode 8 | May edition 2024
Welcome to the May edition of the podcast Anita Says! This edition discusses the continuing fascination of India based dancers and musicians who flock to North America for their annual performance…
Asha Ramesh on: creative journey from Chennai to San Jose
Carnatic Musician and composer ASHA RAMESH discusses her creative journey from Chennai to San Jose. Singing for eminent dancers in India and reinventing her career in America as a composer and…
S1E7 Anita Says... Episode 7 | April edition 2024
The April episode discusses the war of words and ideologies that has erupted in India’s Carnatic music circles over a prestigious award being conferred by the Madras Music Academy on controversial…
VR Devika on: Rukmini Devi Arundale
A conversation with author V R Devika on her new book RUKMINI DEVI ARUNDALE a remarkable story of a pioneer who created the possibilities for 20th-century Bharatanatyam dance in India Produced by…
S1E6 Anita Says... Episode 6 | March edition 2024
In this edition Anita speaks about the current mantra that has been chanted "Viksit Bharat - developed India", and why is it that the classical art forms that are the most evolved and the most…
S1E5 Anita Says... Episode 5 | February edition 2024
In this edition the subject of AI artificial intelligence as a major disruptive for the creative community is touched upon, as well asthe recently successful showing of many male dancers recently…
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"ANITA SAYS..." has published 26 episodes since October 2023, covering topics in Arts, Performing Arts.
"ANITA SAYS..." is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 23m.
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