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In the News
In the News: Articles About Dakshina
Washington Asia Press, 4/5/05
In "Dance Like the Heavens Are Watching," Daniel Phoenix Singh &
Company's spring performances are described by Shannon Conrad and Lisa
Lister: "The dancers' precise moves and positions, expressive facial gestures
and rich physical translation of the music made it seem as if viewers
had been transported to an ancient and more spiritual world. …the formal
dance elements of this emotion-driven, spirited performance clearly conveyed
the spirit of the dances, regardless of the audiences familiarity with
the mythologies and traditions referenced." View
article.
The Washington Blade, 3/05
In "Dancing to Victory," Yusef Najafi highlights the recent NEA Award
that Dakshina received, as well as Singh's choreographies, which he describes
as "dance productions filled with Indian influences as well as gay and
lesbian themes." View
article.
South Asian Magazine, 3/05
In this feature article, South Asian Magazine describes the
prestigious NEA grant awarded to Daniel Phoenix Singh & Company and promotes
its spring series. View
article.
The InTowner, 1/05
In this National Geographic Live! ad, Singh and his "Dancing
Across India" performance are highlighted. View
ad.
The Diamondback, 9/24/04
In her article titled "A Stroll Down Memory Lane," senior staff writer
Laura Kennedy states, "Music has a remarkably potent ability to stir
up memories, and Daniel Singh is well aware of its power to create landmarks
in our lives." View
article.
Outlook Online, 9/13/04
"Alumni Makes Dance Offering" explores the support from UMD professors
that Singh received, as well as how a trip to Cuba influenced how he thinks
about dance. View article.
Washington Blade, 9/03
In his "Out in DC" column, Bryan Moylan describes Singh and his dance
exhibit, Songs of My Life: "Its more than house beats and bump
and grind when a gay choreographer tries to raise the bar for popular
club dancing." View
article.
Washington Blade, 7/00
In "A Challenging Utopia," Greg Varner describes the challenges and barriers
Singh has faced on the road to becoming a dancer. View
article.
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Photo by Taylor Kennedy
Photo by Todd Clark, ONANON Productions
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