Online dance festivals have become a part of the art space. With the ‘marghazhi’ festivities around the corner, rasikas across the globe gear up for a cultural season like none other. The most pertinent question however would be regarding the cost for the art. How many ardent fans of performing arts would willing to pay a sum of money to enjoy a concert or a recital by their favourite dancer or musician? Have the trends changed over the past decade? Will artists be forced to teach online to sustain themselves?

In this episode of Stage Business, we speak with Bharatanatyam dancer and actress, Devaki Rajendran. Devaki explains why a commitment to the art, the response from the audience and as well as financial stability for an artist are not inter-linked.

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