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attendance 2007

This issue focuses on the rich but marginalised traditions of east: Bihar-Orissa-Bengal's Chaitra Parva rituals by Prof. Mohan Khokar. The mask dances of Chhau-Seraikella and Purulia. Manipuri raas and Sankeertana by Prince Singhajit, a rare wedding photo-feature; Assam's Satriya status by Dr. Malikka Kandali; Bandha Nritya of Orissa by Aloka Kanungo; Manipuri today by Dr. Sruti Bandopadhya; Videshi Kalakaar by Shanta Serbjeet Singh; Orissi spellings (not Odissi), and all regular features, books, news and views; issue co-ordinated by Shyamahari Chakra.

Comment on recent Padma awards to dancers; Guru C V Chandrasekhar's genius; new journal, angaraga; Loss of 2006: Padmini, Chandra, Parthasarthy, giants all. and much more... Keshav Kothari, a profile by Ambika Panikar and N K Sivasankaran by Ashish Mohan Khokar. Chairman of Sahitya Akademi released in Kolkata

attendance 2006

This issue is a first-ever focus on 3 important cities for dance. Mythologically, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack; historically, Bangalore and practically, Bombay. Many dancers, gurus and institutions are profiled plus unique fact-sheets (where to perform and whom to contact in each of the 3 cities.). Add, all regular features: 2005 round-up; books; obits; issues and news and views. The A-Z of dance and dancers. “A must-buy” says India Today.

Diva Ritha Devi guest edits while Drishti Anuradha Vikranth, compiles . A unique synergy of people and places.. Sonal’s 2005; Kumudini’s 2005; Subbudu’s 2005; Shovana’s 2005....and perhaps yours, if you are involved with dance. The history and heritage of Orissi -- its gurus, new stars, young and old. Gurus like Gangadhar Pradhan, Durgacharan Ranbir, Chittaranjan Acharya, Ratikant-Sujata Mahapatra. Konark Festival. Puri temple. The works.

Bombay’s luminaries; past and present institutions of importance; distinguished dancers: Sitara Devi, Jhaveri Sisters Kanak Rele- Nalanda, Rajarajeshwari, Uma Dogra and many more. Also, Kathak in Bollywood. Bangalore’s beautiful lot: Gurus Maya Rao, Narmada, Bhanumati. Stars -- Sridhars, Kirans, Rajendrans. Institutons Nrityagram, Natyalakshana and Madhu Nataraj-Heri’s STEM. The Government of Karnataka hosted it at Raj Bhavan! 25 copies available

attendance 2005

This issue celebrates Orissi Gurus, Kathak Gurus and the Khajuraho festival. It features Akademi under Sonal Mansingh. Discovery of new stars like Isha and Mahati. Also, 2004 of raja Radha Reddy, Anita Ratnam, Kiran Segal, Priyagovind, Aloka, Ramli, Janaki Patrik, Malathi...Obits, Books, Annual round-up.

Articles by Dr Kapila Vatsayan, Prof Mohan Khokar, Dr Utpal Banerji, Guru Maya Rao, Manjari Sinha, Janaki Patrik, Madhavi Mudgal, Narthaki and Ashish Mohan Khokar. Colour, German Art paper, Hardbound, laminated dust jacket, 108 pages of dance views and news collected and compiled, edited, designed and published by Ashish Mohan Khokar. 20 copies available

attendance 2004

This is the first issue in which we have a guest editor who is also India's best commentator on culture, Shanta Serbjeet Singh,.She brought the best of Asian traditions together, from Korea to Japan, China, Malaysia, Singapore....The gender contexts and issues in Indian dance and the stree-vesham aspects and forms were platformed.

The issue was released by the Chief Minister of Delhi, herself among the most dynamic women leaders of India. The issue also was base for future focus on Asian traditions, in India. Many NGO's and social organisations ordered a copy so ONLY 15 left. CM of Delhi launched it.

attendance 2003

Gujarat, a state with no classical dance tradition but a rich variety of folk forms, became the focus of this issue. It was the first-ever focus on a state, its gurus, institutions, prima donnas and the like. New writers were discovered and the populace was delighted somebody had finally done something on and for them!

The Maharaja of Baroda did the honours of releasing it with the Vice Chancellor of M.S.University, in attendance! The issue had rare pictures and won many admirers. 10 copies left.

attendance 2002

Choreography became the focus in this issue with Daksha Sheth on the cover. Seven serious choreographers - Birju Maharaj, Astad Deboo, Uttara Cooralwala, Daksha Sheth, Sachin Shankar, Kumudini Lakhia, Ram Gopal were featured in depth. The father figure of choreography Uday Shankar was platformed in depth.

The issue almost became a book, copied by others! Ph.D students are still referring to it. The issue had several handsome archival pictures. 10 copies left

attendance 2001

The first-ever issue on a form: Bharatanatyam. With a resplendent Anita Ratnam on the cover, as face of young India, this issue had many in-depth articles on the from contributed and culled from many sources. A heritage specific issue, it also platformed what was happening in and to the form.

Lots of interesting facets of the form were shared with all, including some never-seen before pictures. The issue became a collector's item and sold out. 5 copies in stock.

attendance 2000

A great guru on cover (Ramakutty Nair) in a very natural pose and a great issue on Indian dance internationally. Focus on Indians and foreigners who have helped spread Indian dance worldwide. Malyasia, Trinidad, Australia., Mexico, America, England, France...

The issue started a trend in dance writing when those settled abroad desired a special section. Libraries and schools made it a compulsory buy. Book reviews, obits and lots of dance news made it a wholesome issue. At home, the issue was lauded. 20 copies in stock.. 20 copies left

attendance 1999

The Inaugural issue was a major arrival on dance-writing and publishing scene in India. 200 plus pages, old treasures of illustrations from the Mohan Khokar Dance Archives; his in-depth articles on Lahore and Lanka, the two forgotten citadels of Indian dance; news and views from all over and special contributions, celebrations and events made this a very handsome compilation that made a national mark and international success.

Many eminent writers wrote for it and the issue was written about everywhere in the national media. SOLD OUT! Not a single copy in stock. If you find any, we will buy at double price!