What if there is not a single woman alive on this planetIJ What would be the scene thenIJ A horrible picture of a society without women was tremendously showcased through a contemporary ballet performance ‘Duniya Ki Akhri Aurat’.
The dance drama in the form of a ballet was presented at Utkal Bhavan on Sunday. The Bhopalites were given a treat of eyes with sensuous movements and a strong concept.
Choreographed by Rahul Ahirwar, the ballet was presented by the artists of Kirti Ballet and Performing Arts Troupe, Bhopal. Notably, a weeklong ballet and contemporary dance workshop was organised by the troupe, wherein the youngsters were taught the basic and the advanced steps of
contemporary dance.
During the workshop, the young choreographer Rahul Ahirwar made the aspirants learn the body movements and facial expressions. Moreover, the aspirants were taught to match up with the music.
Duniya Ki Akhri Aurat was based on the novel by Manzar Hasan ‘Zameen Ka Noh’. The ballet showcased a story that gave a horrible picture of a society where there are no women. In this ballet, the choreography and the acting part was the strongest.
To explain the story which highlights female infanticide and other women issues, dialogues were also used at some instances. The dialogues were minimal but were presented in an impactful manner.
The strong and controlled legwork of ballet and modern dance’s stress on the floor, contract-release, floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation characteristic of modern dance were beautifully presented. Besides, the unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction were often used adding zest in the performance.