radha.varadan’s ingenious reimaginings of some of ballet’s most famous variations using kathak, a form of Indian classical dance, have earned her serious traction online. Based in India and the U.S., Varadan trained in both ballet and kathak growing up. She later studied postmodern dance (and molecular biology) at George Washington University, and today she dances with the Abhinava Dance Company in Bengaluru, India. Varadan took a moment to talk about her viral hybrid videos, her creative process, and how Indian classical dance is perceived in the West. Head to the link in our bio for the full article! 💖 📝: sarah.mckenna.barry 📸: Radha Varadan. Photo by PTM Photography, courtesy Varadan. #RadhaVaradan #Kathak #Balletvariation Image descriptions (1) Radha Varadan lifting her arms while dancing in a colorful traditional dress. Text reads: Meet Radha Varadan, the Kathak Dancer Reinterpreting Classic Ballet Variations (2) Text reads: “As a young student, I found the artistry my ba...