‘DISCOVERING DEVI’
Impressions of the Observer
A coffee table book that conveys the viewers perspective of performance through a selection of photographs taken during Shivaratri.
@anupjkat @vivianambrose
Pre- order link is in my bio.
Will be available on notionpress.com
The second book FINDING SHIVA, written from the performers perspective is available worldwide. Find links in my bio.
Publishers @indicaorg
Video: @anupjkat
@vivianambrose
Music: Kalakriya series
Dr Rajkumar Bharathi
#shiva #findingshiva #book #innerjourney #dancer #discovering Devi #philosophy #vedanta #dance #performance #rasa #bhava #actor #actress #drama #theater
Although the year has been far from normal – I lost my father, I’ve had no live performances, my studio is barely functional, and I’ve had the hardest year of my life – I realise that I have a lot to be thankful for.
I starting learning music again, I learned diving, I had a lot of time to think – so I wrote a book. I also have learned a lot about filmmaking, directing, choreography for film. I have created a learning platform online that has forced me to structure my teaching practice with a lot of thought and consideration. Many of my students have grown despite the challenges of the online platform.
I have a beautiful home and a loving family.
I certainly hope that performances on stage will return will full vigour, but I know nothing will ever be the same again. Things have changed irrevocably the past year and I know that I have changed as a person .
Photo: @anupjkat
#maldives #beach #thoughts #year #contemplation #year #newyear
‘DISCOVERING DEVI’
Impressions of the Observer
A coffee table book that conveys the viewers perspective of performance through a selection of photographs taken during Shivaratri.
@anupjkat @vivianambrose
Pre- order link is in my bio.
available on notionpress.com
The second book FINDING SHIVA, written from the performers perspective is available worldwide. Find links in my bio.
Publishers @indicaorg
Video: @anupjkat
@vivianambrose
(The full video is available on YouTube. And was not made for reels)
Music: Kalakriya series
Dr Rajkumar Bharathi
Priyadarshini Govind
#shiva #findingshiva #book #innerjourney #dancer #discovering Devi #philosophy #vedanta #dance #performance #rasa #bhava #actor #actress #drama #theater
A little something from our two books.
Photo from: ‘DISCOVERING DEVI’
Impressions of the Observer
A coffee table book that conveys the viewers perspective of performance through a selection of photographs taken during Shivaratri.
Pre- order link is available in my bio
Writing from: FINDING SHIVA, the performative experience.
Pre-order discount for DISCOVERING DEVI ends on
Dec 31st. Get your copy now!(india)
Links for both books are in my bio.
(Finding Shiva is available worldwide & Discovering Devi will become available worldwide in January)
All photos copyright: @anupjkat @vivianambrose
Published by @indicaorg
@notion.press
Editor @shiyamallamali
Designed by @tacitgames
Equipment sponsor @nikonindiaofficial
Hospitality sponsors @cghearth
.
#coffeetablebook #travel #indiandancer #bharatanatyam #photography #india
#shiva #findingshiva #book #innerjourney #dancer #discovering Devi #philosophy #vedanta #dance #performance #rasa #bhava #actor #actress #drama #theater #tamilnadu #indiatravel
‘FINDING SHIVA’
An Inner Journey of the performative experience.
A book that I’ve written. It speaks about the performative experience and how it can transform an individual .
Link is in my bio!
Will be available on notionpress.com
The second book DISCOVERING DEVI is available for pre- order bookings within India at this time. More information to follow shortly
Publishers @indicaorg
Video:
Produced by @aimforsevausa
@vivianambrose
Music: @saishravanam
Dr Rajkumar Bharathi
#shiva #findingshiva #book #innerjourney #dancer #philosophy #vedanta #dance #performance #rasa #bhava #actor #actress #drama #theater
Some moments from work I’ve done in the past year – in a quick 60 seconds!
I haven’t included everything…. 😊 but here’s a quick recap….
I directed a number of dance films commissioned by various organisations for different festivals.
Nādi, Mallari, Expectations, Time, Srishti, Unspoken, were among many others….
I had the privilege of being able to dance to the music of some wonderful artists that inspired me and these videos made it into Raadha Kalpa’s YouTube channel.
I worked a lot online- teaching workshops, participating in talks and creating recorded educational content that would be helpful to my students in the time of covid .
I also started a series of talks on YouTube that address various aspects of dance – theory to training and philosophy.
I wrote a book, titled ‘Finding Shiva’, about the performative experience and worked with my friends @anupjkat and @vivianambrose to make a coffee table book, ‘Discovering Devi’.
I launched my brand , RUKS @ruks_by_dancerukmini on my fathers birthday. In his memory… though I have no idea what it means to run a brand.
I’ve been working on a few feature films. @dasarathefilm in Kannada is almost done, and the others will be done soon.
I’ve been teaching a choreography course online that was 200 hrs long (it’s almost done!) , regularly teaching my children in the Raadha kalpa professional program and also attending to the progress of my adult students who are all over the world right now.
I’ve been working tirelessly and I finally took 10 days off with my family at the end of the year.
I can’t wait to start 2022!!
This short reel is a product of all my artistic work…. I’ll make two more that are a recap of things that go behind the scenes ….
😊😊😊😊😊
All the people who have supported and participated in my artistic work this past year!!! Thank you so much 😊
Wish you all a very happy new year!
#bharatanatyam #dancer #work #indianclassicaldance #2021 #2022 #indian #culture #carnatic #musicanddance #music #indiandancer
It’s the #AarambhOfTheFuture with @draperysilk.
Each saree in their Aarambh collection is made to be different and futuristic. Right from the way it’s woven to the designs and motifs on the beautiful silk.
The Road to Vrindhavan is a homage to every dancer’s divine muse — Lord Krishna himself. So it’s a perfect fit for me.
Thank you @draperysilk for the saree with beautiful soft fabric!
#draperysilk #Vrindavan #saree #silksari #ethnicprints #dancer
Some of the most beautiful experiences I had in the past year were in the ocean. It was healing in a way that I cannot explain.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of my experiences in the past year… !!
Wish you all a very happy new year!!!
Thank you to everyone who has made my year beautiful! Creating with me, teaching me, collaborating, helping and supporting, in different capacities. Listing all those who were present in my everyday life as friends teachers and collaborators. I wouldn’t have been able to make art without their presence.
My family …. And @vivianambrose @anupjkat @saishravanam dr Rajkumar Bharathi @keerthanavaidyanathan @somyarout2806 @indicaorg @anuprasadalla @vision_in_red @aimforseva
thank you all!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Photo @anupjkat
#dancer #underwater #2022 #2021 #newyear #bharatanatyam #indiandancer #water #underwater #underwaterphotography #freediving
Pre-order your copy today! Available in india now.
Discovering Devi : Impressions of the Observer (a coffee table book)
The images that Anup J kat and Vivian have captured over a series of performances during Shivaratri are stunning.
Pre-order discount ends on december 31st
Link in my bio
https://linktr.ee/dancerukmini
@anupjkat @vivianambrose
Published by @indicaorg
@notion.press
Editor @shiyamallamali
Designed by @tacitgames
Equipment sponsor @nikonindiaofficial
Hospitality sponsors @cghearth
#devi #photography #indianculture #indic #bharatanatyam #shivaratri #tamilnadu #temples #antique #angient #tradition #indianclassicaldance #philosophy #photography #coffeetablebook
It was such a sunny, beautiful day …. 😊
During my choreographic residency ….
Photo @sunnyjagesar
#thehague #sunny #happy #jumpforjoy #walkingaround #stroll #brickwall
A little something from our two books.
Photo from: ‘DISCOVERING DEVI’
Impressions of the Observer
A coffee table book that conveys the viewers perspective of performance through a selection of photographs taken during Shivaratri.
Pre- order link is available in my bio
Writing from: FINDING SHIVA, the performative experience.
Pre-order discount for DISCOVERING DEVI ends on
Dec 31st. Get your copy now!(india)
Links for both books are in my bio.
(Finding Shiva is available worldwide & Discovering Devi will become available worldwide in January)
All photos copyright: @anupjkat @vivianambrose
Published by @indicaorg
@notion.press
Editor @shiyamallamali
Designed by @tacitgames
Equipment sponsor @nikonindiaofficial
Hospitality sponsors @cghearth
.
#coffeetablebook #travel #indiandancer #bharatanatyam #photography #india
#shiva #findingshiva #book #innerjourney #dancer #discovering Devi #philosophy #vedanta #dance #performance #rasa #bhava #actor #actress #drama #theater
The greatest growth for me in the past year has been in developing the capacity to reflect on my own actions. I’ve started to constantly consider my opinions, reactions and emotions in a diligent, consistent manner and it has begun to give me the wealth of self awareness.
I’ve always worked very hard to be a better dancer. But I know for certain that in the past year I’ve actively, consciously striven to become a better person….
I haven’t shared much about other aspects of my life here. But I might begin to do that in the 2022 – not sure yet ! 😊
#happyholidays #selfreflection #dancer #growth #findingyourself #indianclassicaldancer #selfevaluate #betteryourself
I always imagine things to make me smile in pictures …. Mostly the faces of loved ones… but I have a long list … 😊
Photo @sunnyjagesar
#sunny #brickwall #light #sunlight #street #walk #thehague #browngirl #rukminivijayakumar
‘FINDING SHIVA’
An Inner Journey of the performative experience.
A book that I’ve written. It speaks about the performative experience and how it can transform an individual .
Link is in my bio!
Available in india : notionpress.com
Worldwide: Amazon.com
Publishers @indicaorg
DISCOVERING DEVI : a coffee table book ( now open for pre orders on notionpress)
Video:
Produced by @aimforsevausa
@vivianambrose
Music: @saishravanam
Dr Rajkumar Bharathi
#shiva #findingshiva #book #innerjourney #dancer #philosophy #vedanta #dance #performance #rasa #bhava #actor #actress #drama #theater
‘FINDING SHIVA’
An Inner Journey of the performative experience.
A book that I’ve written. It speaks about the performative experience and how it can transform an individual .
Link is in my bio!
Available worldwide!!
Publishers @indicaorg
Video:
Produced by @aimforsevausa
(Excerpt from ‘Srishti’)
@vivianambrose
Full video : is on my YouTube channel (link in my bio)
Music: @saishravanam
Dr Rajkumar Bharathi
@keerthanavaidyanathan @srikanth_sings
#shiva #findingshiva #book #innerjourney #dancer #philosophy #vedanta #dance #performance #rasa #bhava #actor #actress #drama #theater #yoga #yogini #yogi #parvati #namahshivaya
How I’m feeling with Theaters opening and live performances starting again!!
Who feels the same? ❤️
@vivianambrose
@sunilino
#bharatanatyam #theater #dance #light #joy #welcomeback #audience #performer #indiandancer
A little something from our two books.
Photo from: ‘DISCOVERING DEVI’
Impressions of the Observer
A coffee table book that conveys the viewers perspective of performance through a selection of photographs taken during Shivaratri.
Pre- order link is available in my bio
Writing from: FINDING SHIVA, the performative experience.
Pre-order discount for DISCOVERING DEVI ends on
Dec 31st. Get your copy now!(india)
Links for both books are in my bio.
(Finding Shiva is available worldwide & Discovering Devi will become available worldwide in January)
All photos copyright: @anupjkat @vivianambrose
Published by @indicaorg
@notion.press
Editor @shiyamallamali
Designed by @tacitgames
Equipment sponsor @nikonindiaofficial
Hospitality sponsors @cghearth
.
#coffeetablebook #travel #indiandancer #bharatanatyam #photography #india
#shiva #findingshiva #book #innerjourney #dancer #discovering Devi #philosophy #vedanta #dance #performance #rasa #bhava #actor #actress #drama #theater
‘DISCOVERING DEVI’
Impressions of the Observer
A coffee table book that conveys the viewers perspective of performance through a selection of photographs taken during Shivaratri.
@anupjkat @vivianambrose
Pre- order link is available in my bio
available within india on notionpress.com
The second book FINDING SHIVA, written from the performers perspective will be available on notionpress this evening. More information to follow shortly
Publishers @indicaorg
Video: @anupjkat
@vivianambrose
Music: Kalakriya series
Dr Rajkumar Bharathi
Location courtesy: Angana resort
#shiva #findingshiva #book #innerjourney #dancer #discovering Devi #philosophy #vedanta #dance #performance #rasa #bhava #actor #actress #drama #theater
A little something from our two books.
Photo from: ‘DISCOVERING DEVI’
Impressions of the Observer
A coffee table book that conveys the viewers perspective of performance through a selection of photographs taken during Shivaratri.
Pre- order link is available in my bio
Writing from: FINDING SHIVA, the performative experience.
Pre-order discount for DISCOVERING DEVI ends on
Dec 31st. Get your copy now!(india)
Links for both books are in my bio.
(Finding Shiva is available worldwide & Discovering Devi will become available worldwide in January)
All photos copyright: @anupjkat @vivianambrose
Published by @indicaorg
@notion.press
Editor @shiyamallamali
Designed by @tacitgames
Equipment sponsor @nikonindiaofficial
Hospitality sponsors @cghearth
.
#coffeetablebook #travel #indiandancer #bharatanatyam #photography #india
#shiva #findingshiva #book #innerjourney #dancer #discovering Devi #philosophy #vedanta #dance #performance #rasa #bhava #actor #actress #drama #theater
Finding Shiva (paperback) is now available on Amazon internationally!
Get your copy now!
Link in my bio.
@indicaorg @anupjkat @vivianambrose
#selfdiscovery #dance #performance #acting #performativeexperience #findingshiva #amazonbooks #indiandancer #classicalindiandance #bharatanatyam #shiva #ishwara #vedanta #observer
A little something from our two books.
Photo from: ‘DISCOVERING DEVI’
Impressions of the Observer
A coffee table book that conveys the viewers perspective of performance through a selection of photographs taken during Shivaratri.
Pre- order link is available in my bio
Writing from: FINDING SHIVA, the performative experience.
Pre-order discount for DISCOVERING DEVI ends on
Dec 31st. Get your copy now!(india)
Links for both books are in my bio.
(Finding Shiva is available worldwide & Discovering Devi will become available worldwide in January)
All photos copyright: @anupjkat @vivianambrose
Published by @indicaorg
@notion.press
Editor @shiyamallamali
Designed by @tacitgames
Equipment sponsor @nikonindiaofficial
Hospitality sponsors @cghearth
.
#coffeetablebook #travel #indiandancer #bharatanatyam #photography #india
#shiva #findingshiva #book #innerjourney #dancer #discovering Devi #philosophy #vedanta #dance #performance #rasa #bhava #actor #actress #drama #theater
Pre-order your copy today! Available in india now.
Discovering Devi : Impressions of the Observer (a coffee table book)
The images that Anup J kat and Vivian have captured over a series of performances during Shivaratri are stunning.
Pre-order discount ends on december 31st
Link in my bio
https://linktr.ee/dancerukmini
@anupjkat @vivianambrose
Published by @indicaorg
@notion.press
Editor @shiyamallamali
Designed by @tacitgames
Equipment sponsor @nikonindiaofficial
Hospitality sponsors @cghearth
#devi #photography #indianculture #indic #bharatanatyam #shivaratri #tamilnadu #temples #antique #angient #tradition #indianclassicaldance #philosophy #photography #coffeetablebook
A little something from our two books.
Photo from: ‘DISCOVERING DEVI’
Impressions of the Observer
A coffee table book that conveys the viewers perspective of performance through a selection of photographs taken during Shivaratri.
Pre- order link is available in my bio
Writing from: FINDING SHIVA, the performative experience.
Pre-order discount for DISCOVERING DEVI ends on
Dec 31st. Get your copy now!(india)
Links for both books are in my bio.
(Finding Shiva is available worldwide & Discovering Devi will become available worldwide in January)
All photos copyright: @anupjkat @vivianambrose
Published by @indicaorg
@notion.press
Editor @shiyamallamali
Designed by @tacitgames
Equipment sponsor @nikonindiaofficial
Hospitality sponsors @cghearth
.
#coffeetablebook #travel #indiandancer #bharatanatyam #photography #india
#shiva #findingshiva #book #innerjourney #dancer #discovering Devi #philosophy #vedanta #dance #performance #rasa #bhava #actor #actress #drama #theater
Discovering Devi and Finding Shiva
Now available in India on notionpress.com
Will shortly be available on Amazon worldwide
@anupjkat @vivianambrose @indicaorg
#findingshiva #discoveringdevi #bharatanatyam #philosophy #bharatnatyam #indiandance
