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Being GiftedAuthor: KGERC - Kaveri Gifted Education and Research Center, Pune, India
We aim to spread awareness about giftedness and help the parents and teacher's community to support and nurture children with higher ability. We connect you with students, parents, teachers, trainers and the pioneers of gifted education in India. The podcast is brought to you by Kaveri Gifted Education and Research Centre (KGERC) Pune, India. We have developed curriculum and courses for children and teachers to establish integrated systems within schools that identify and support the needs of gifted children. Visit www.kaveri.edu.in/kgec or Instagram @kaverigiftededucationcenter today. Language: en Genres: Education for Kids, Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ep#28 Nurturing Talent in Performing Arts
Thursday, 11 September, 2025
When we think of giftedness, academics often come to mind first. But what about talent in the performing arts? How do parents and educators recognize and nurture it?In this episode of Being Gifted, we are joined by Ms. Shashikala Gundlupet—an MBA, and a unique multidisciplinary Ph.D. scholar in Performing Arts, Gifted Education, and Management. She is also an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, Carnatic vocalist, poet, writer, and researcher, whose career beautifully blends art, education, and culture.Together, we explore the intersection of giftedness and performing arts, with valuable insights for both parents and teachers.In this episode, we discuss:How to identify giftedness in performing arts, especially danceApproaches to nurturing talent using a holistic blend of Dance, Abhinaya, and PanchakoshaThe role of parents and schools in supporting young dancersThe significance of pursuing a professional degree in performing arts while honoring the Guru-Shishya ParamparaThe evolving role of classical dance in modern times, and its importance in preserving Indian cultureStriking a balance between encouragement and pressure—especially in the age of social mediaThis conversation shines a light on the unique challenges and joys of raising and teaching artistically gifted children.✨ Listen to the full episode, and if it resonates with you, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating!📲 Follow us: @kaverigiftededucationcentre (Facebook & Instagram)✉️ Write to us: gifted.admin@kaveri.edu.in📖 To order our book Nurturing Buddhimaan Children: A Practical Guide for Caregivers – WhatsApp 9130077122Being Gifted podcast is produced by Partners in Upbringing LLP for KGERC, hosted and supported by the KGERC team - Malathi Kalmadi, Dr. Devasena Desai and Dr. Sameena Manaswala.
