Örmeci: The Rideau River is cleaner than you think — mostly

When classical Indian Kathak dancer Rina Singha began a performance, her thaat was a sight to behold. As she stood straight at centre stage, her hands curved out in the signature stance, she undulated. Her delicate movements – from the lowering and lifting of her kohl-rimmed eyes to her fluttering fingertips – were spellbinding. She wore an ethereal aquamarine anarkali kurta (long, flared tunic) and churidaar (tight pants) and a pink dupatta (scarf) draped gossamer-like around her torso.Whether at a dance festival in Montreal, an intimate theatre in Toronto or even in practice, Ms....