Celebrating the spirit of dance
17 April 2015 3:45 AM IST
On the occasion of the 2015 edition of World Dance Day, connoisseurs of classical dance have an opportunity to savour the manifold dimensions and facets of Indian classical dance. Indian classical dance roots have seen a gradual evolution of evocative mediums, of dance performances over centuries. Geeta Chandran relays this fabulous heritage to audiences with great passion and conviction.
Chandran is holding the annual gala celebration of the World Dance Day on April 25 - 26 at India International Centre Auditorium.
Apart from Natya Vriksha’s Young Dancers Festival, this year’s World Dance Day celebrations include a book launch, a film screening, talks and discussion on the subject of dance – touching aspects that have remained integral to the country’s enriched cultural heritage, with a desire to give dance its appropriate place in the cultural milieu of the country.
The highlight of this year’s events will be the screening of Vara: The Blessing, an international film in which Geeta Chandran has played the role of a devadasi.
Day one of the festival will see the launch of renowned dance critic Leela Venkataraman’s book Indian Classical Dance: The Renaissance and Beyond published by Niyogi Books. It will be followed by Navadarshanam, performance of group choreographies by senior dancers of Natya Vriksha Dance Company and screening of international filmVara, directed by renowned international filmmaker (Rinpoche) Khyentse Norbu from Bhutan, where Geeta Chandran plays the role of a devadasi and her students in the movie.
Day two will see Dharohar Bharatanatyam performance by Natya Vriksha Dance Company followed by Rasa in Dance – Inspiration and Imagination – An illustrated talk by Guru Lakshmi Vishwanathan (Chennai).
The talk will be based on theory to practice, exploring and drawing inspiration from parallels in Art. Lakshmi will take the Rasikas on a journey of imagined and real beauty. A Kuchipudi performance by T Reddi Lakshmi and Kathak performance by Vishal Krishna of Benares will pull the curtains down.
When: April 25 - 26
Where: India International Centre
Chandran is holding the annual gala celebration of the World Dance Day on April 25 - 26 at India International Centre Auditorium.
Apart from Natya Vriksha’s Young Dancers Festival, this year’s World Dance Day celebrations include a book launch, a film screening, talks and discussion on the subject of dance – touching aspects that have remained integral to the country’s enriched cultural heritage, with a desire to give dance its appropriate place in the cultural milieu of the country.
The highlight of this year’s events will be the screening of Vara: The Blessing, an international film in which Geeta Chandran has played the role of a devadasi.
Day one of the festival will see the launch of renowned dance critic Leela Venkataraman’s book Indian Classical Dance: The Renaissance and Beyond published by Niyogi Books. It will be followed by Navadarshanam, performance of group choreographies by senior dancers of Natya Vriksha Dance Company and screening of international filmVara, directed by renowned international filmmaker (Rinpoche) Khyentse Norbu from Bhutan, where Geeta Chandran plays the role of a devadasi and her students in the movie.
Day two will see Dharohar Bharatanatyam performance by Natya Vriksha Dance Company followed by Rasa in Dance – Inspiration and Imagination – An illustrated talk by Guru Lakshmi Vishwanathan (Chennai).
The talk will be based on theory to practice, exploring and drawing inspiration from parallels in Art. Lakshmi will take the Rasikas on a journey of imagined and real beauty. A Kuchipudi performance by T Reddi Lakshmi and Kathak performance by Vishal Krishna of Benares will pull the curtains down.
When: April 25 - 26
Where: India International Centre
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