The Bhopalites witnessed a splendid Bharatnatyam performance here on Tuesday at Antarang Hall, Bharat Bhavan. The students of Pratibhalay Art Academy, Bhopal filled the stage with the enthralling classical dance form of the country. Notably, Regional Officer of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Nityanand Shrivastava was present as the chief guest of the show.
Further Bharatnatyam dancer and founder of Pratibhalay Art Academy Manju Mani danced along with 27 students of the academy. The programme began with Panchmukhi Anjali. Under this performance, the students presented Ganesh Vandana, Kartikey Vandana, Shiv Vandana, Bhagwati Vandana and Nandkishore Vandana.
The performance was followed with Maha Ganpati Vandana and Alaripu. Notably, Alaripu was performed under Nata Raga and Rupak Taal. The audience enjoyed this performance a lot as the dancers performed effortlessly. The dance form of Kalikautavam was also presented by students. This dance is like performing anushthan and is popularly known as temple Bharatnatyam dance.
Then that performance was followed with Padam where the dancers perform and also create music through their foot work to create the magic on stage. The performance then was followed with Devi Stuti, Varnam. The dancers then wrapped up their performances with Tilana leaving the audience mesmerised in the hall.
The students were accompanied by Vidushi Rashmi and Pradeep Kumar on vocal, Anish Vasudevan on Mridagan, Virendra Kore on flute, Mahesh Malik on Violin, and stage lighting was done by Kamal Jain. An excellent blend of sensuous movements and graceful footwork with absolute control on rhythm was the performance by the dancers of Pratibhalay Art Academy enchanted the audience.