Twist N Turns
in the press.
For over 21 years, Kolkata's leading newspapers have covered our students, annual shows, workshops, and community work. Here's a collection of our press mentions — from early listings in 2009 to dedicated features in The Telegraph's My Kolkata section.
As featured in
Every mention, recovered.
These articles were published over the years on The Telegraph and Times of India. Many predate our current website — we're recollecting them here so they aren't lost again.
Draw a Fun-Filled Holiday Calendar This Summer
"At Twist N Turns, groups of young children explore dance as a form of creative expression instead of going through rigorous training modules." — India Today's Kolkata summer camp roundup, our earliest confirmed national press mention.
A State of Dance
"Other instructors like Tapas Das of Twist n Turns also made a similar attempt" — India Today's feature on Kolkata's growing salsa and partner dance scene, naming our founder directly.
What is Kolkata Dancing To?
"Children between 3 and 10 years pick up the basics of musicality and body awareness faster than adults," notes Pallavi Gupta, spokesperson of Twist N Turns, on our structured kids' curriculum.
Emotions in Dance
Dance institute Twist N Turns put up its eighth annual day at EZCC. The show, titled "Decoding Emotions", featured students performing a wide range of classical and contemporary styles.
Setting the Dance Floor Ablaze
"Souls on Fire", a four-day dance camp at Twist 'N' Turns, the New Alipore dance studio, brought together dancers across styles for an intensive workshop series.
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Street Kids Dance
Twist N Turns participated in a city-wide initiative bringing together dance studios and NGOs to provide performing arts exposure to underprivileged children across Kolkata.
Shop, Snack 'n' Swing
Twist N Turns featured in The Telegraph's roundup of cultural events and dance happenings across the city.
Carnival Town
Twist N Turns was listed among the city's leading arts and cultural experiences in this guide to Kolkata's performing arts scene.
Holiday Fun Work
The Telegraph highlighted Twist N Turns as a top pick for dance workshops and classes during the school holiday season in Kolkata.
A Secret Gig at New Alipore — Sofar Sounds
Sofar Sounds Kolkata celebrated their one-year anniversary at Twist N Turns' New Alipore studio — featured in The Telegraph's t2 arts and culture section.
Timeout — July 2009
One of our earliest press mentions — Twist N Turns featured in The Telegraph's weekend listings just four years after we opened our first studio.
Writing about dance
in Kolkata?
We're always happy to speak with journalists covering dance education, performing arts, and youth development in Kolkata. Our founder Tapash Das and our instructors are available for interviews, event coverage, and expert comment.
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