ANVESHANA, the Biennial performing arts conference of the WUD School of Performing Arts in Sonipat, is a pioneering international platform that aims to reimagining the landscape of performing arts in India. This conference is designed to create a dynamic intersection of tradition, innovation, and technology; become a catalyst for transformative conversations & creations; and foster a global dialogue that’ll help shape the future of traditional dance forms.
ANVESHANA seeks to explore the synergy between traditional dance forms and cutting-edge innovations in the realm of performing arts. By fostering collaborations between artists and technologists, the conference will aim to push the boundaries of creativity while preserving the essence of cultural heritage. ANVESHANA will celebrate linguistic diversity by encouraging performances, discussions, and presentations in various languages from around the world, contributing to a global dialogue. ANVESHANA will also explore how technology can be seamlessly integrated into traditional dance forms, opening up new possibilities for expression and engagement. It will seek to create a space where artists and technologists can co-create, learn from each other, and contribute to the evolution of performing arts. ANVESHANA will serve as a platform for thought-provoking discussions, academic presentations, and artistic expressions that contribute to the ongoing dialogue between tradition and modernity within the Indian Knowledge System. ANVESHANA is committed to envisioning a future for traditional dance that is both rooted in heritage and forward-looking.
ANVESHANA is not merely a conference; ANVESHANA will bring artists, technologists,choreographers, scholars, and enthusiasts to join this unique exploration and contribute to a harmonious convergence of the past, present, and future in the realm of performing arts.
At the 2024 Conference:
Topics/Questions to be explored at the conference, but are not limited to the following (Both English/Hindi papers are accepted):
विषय:
Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Gupta - Conference Chair
Prof.(Dr.)Parul Purohit Vats -Conference Convener
School of Performing Arts
World University of Design
Plot No.1, Rajiv Gandhi Educational City,Sonipat, Haryana 131029
1) Dr. Madhu Rani Shukla
Founder and Editor-in- Chief Anhad Lok UGC Care Listed Journal India
2) Dr. Tina Porwal
Founder Granthaalayah Publications and Printers India
3) Pt. Vijay Shankar Mishra
Eminent Musicologist,Writer and Tabla Exponent India
4) Guru Urja Desai Thakore
Artistic Director / Founder / CEO Pagrav dance company UK
5) Prophetess Que Payne
Spiritual Dancer and Founder "For His Glory Ministry" Chicago, Illinois
6) Shri. Rajesh Gangahar
Theatre Exponent, Director Shoebox Arts Productions inc. Calgary, Canada
7) Pt. Charan Girdhar Chand
Kathak Guru and Artistic Director India International Performing Arts Centre Singapore
8) Isabelle Anna
President and Guru Center Mandapa, Paris
Please address all inquiries through : anveshana.sopa@wud.ac.in
For further information contact : Mr. Simer Preet Sokhi (+91 9540058911)