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Episode 78: Padma Venkatraman's "A Time To Dance" Part 1

Episode 78: Padma Venkatraman's "A Time To Dance" Part 1

Hello, colorful cast of characters! Welcome back to the Colored Pages Book Club, that reoccurring auditory sitcom masquerading as a book club! This week, we are discussing Marci's pick, A Time to Dance by Padma Venkatraman.

Join Marci and Ako as they discuss ableism, transcendental movement, Bharatanatyam dance, the meaning of bodies and movement, along with their typical jokes and jests! 

Intro /Question: 00:00:14 - 00:14:30

Summary: 00:14:51 - 00:40:37

Discussion: 00:40:53 - 1:20:18

Also, check out these clips of Bharatanatyam dance to see this beautiful dance style:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWhA3ldZcyY 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LDInQzeuIQ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHj1-07KbV8 

Also check out Padma Venkatraman’s website!!

Episode 79: Padma Venkatraman’s ”A Time to Dance” Part 2

Episode 79: Padma Venkatraman’s ”A Time to Dance” Part 2

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