A Time to Dance
A Time to Dance by Padma Venkatraman, published by Penguin on May 12, 2015, is a lyrical exploration of a young girl’s journey to reclaim her passion for dance after a life-altering accident. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds through verse, capturing the beauty and mystery of India alongside the ancient bharatanatyam dance form, as it delves into themes of resilience and spiritual awakening.
Readers will find an inspiring story centered on Veda, a classical dance prodigy whose life is turned upside down when she becomes a below-knee amputee. As she navigates the challenges of adjusting to a prosthetic leg, Veda’s determination leads her to beginner dance classes, where she meets Govinda, a young man who views dance as a spiritual journey. Through their evolving relationship, Veda reconnects with her surroundings and embarks on a path of self-discovery, ultimately redefining her understanding of dance and its significance in her life.
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Padma Venkatraman’s inspiring story of a young girl’s struggle to regain her passion and find a new peace is told lyrically through verse that captures the beauty and mystery of India and the ancient bharatanatyam dance form. This is a stunning novel about spiritual awakening, the power of art, and above all, the courage and resilience of the human spirit.
Veda, a classical dance prodigy in India, lives and breathes dance—so when an accident leaves her a below-knee amputee, her dreams are shattered. For a girl who’s grown used to receiving applause for her dance prowess and flexibility, adjusting to a prosthetic leg is painful and humbling. But Veda refuses to let her disability rob her of her dreams, and she starts all over again, taking beginner classes with the youngest dancers. Then Veda meets Govinda, a young man who approaches dance as a spiritual pursuit. As their relationship deepens, Veda reconnects with the world around her, and begins to discover who she is and what dance truly means to her.
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