Abstract:
Globalization improved the cultural exchange and exposure to various dance forms. Indians
got influenced by their styles and vice-versa. Not only did we start learning dance forms which
were not a native of the country but also dancers from all across the world got interested in
Indian Classical dance forms and actually started coming and settling here in order to learn the
form. Thus, on one hand, we have dance studios catering to students learning the western (non-
Indian) forms as a part of their extra-curricular activities or to become a professional dancer in
that genre, and on the other hand we have students who are interested in learning the Indian
Classical forms and making it a way of their life. With a sudden boom in the number of students
and performers gaining interest in the Indian dance forms, a large number of training institutes
and performing spaces and dance studios are coming up in every nook and corner of the
country. But sadly, due to the trend of blindly copying the West, the design of these spaces
usually mimic them. As we know, Indian classical dance forms are not only rooted deep in
traditions, spirituality and devotion but are directly inspired from nature and are a depiction of
the daily life of the people. Hence, the question arises whether these performance and learning
spaces are suited for learning or performing and viewing these dance forms?
