It’s been a quite evening for those dance lovers of the city. A ballet workshop has been conducting by Arghiya Kala Samiti, participating by dozens of students at Gandhi Bhavan here, from July 1 and would conclude on Sunday.
Now, other than learning the essence of ballet dance, the participants are also preparing two productions for the ‘Tulsi Utsav’ to be showcased on Saturday and Sunday. What’s more, the students are being trained by a noted ballet choreographer of the city Vaishali Gupta.
Vaishali has produced many ballet dances with youngsters as well as the children. She has also worked for the theatrical dramas. She uses her best abilities and teaches the students skills to be used in ballet dancing. While talking to The Pioneer, about the workshop, Vaishali said, “Dance is something which is enjoyed by every individual and ballet dance is all about movements. little things are explained through movements and expressions. Ballet dance form is innovative and enjoyable.”
At the ballet workshop the students are able to explore the exquisiteness of the dance form. Further they are also enjoying the mix of classical and semi-classical dance forms through the ballet. As many as 27 participants are learning ballet dance between the age group 15 to 30. While explaining about the workshop, Vaishali said, “We are preparing two productions for the Tulsi Utsav 2013, which is dedicated to Tulsidas. We have emphasised on folk, classical and creative style of dance, music and drama.”
Two productions include — Ratnavali and Nirala. While talking about the productions, she said, “Ratnavali was the wife of Tulsidas and this ballet production primarily focuses on her lifespan and her contribution in the society. No doubt, we have added some dialogues and conversation in between the ballet to make it more informative and innovative.” This is the first ballet production on Ratnavali, she added. Ratnavali is written by Diwakar Verma.
Next production, Nirala is a compilation of three poems Tulsidas, Panchvati and Ram Ki Shakti Puja. This is a complete ballet form. The message is conveyed through expressions and movements. The programme would be held at Antrang Hall, Bharat Bhavan.