The Kathak of Raigarh Gharana enthralled the classical dance lovers of the city. The Kathak was performed by Kathak dancer Aarti Singh along with her troupe on Sunday at Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum.
She performed the dance under the regular series of classical performances Uttaradhikar of tribal museum. She started off with Shiva Vandana. It was a fascinating performance on ‘Shankar Maha Dev-Dev Sevat Sur Saje’. After the Shiv Vandana, Kathak dance presentation on the compositions by Thakur Vedmamini Singh (Raigarh Gharana) was performed. It was based on based on six seasons the dancers showcased summer, pre-winter and winter, monsoon, spring, autumn i.e. Vasant Ritu: Grishma Ritu, Varsha Ritu, Sharad Ritu:, Hemant Ritu, Shishir or Shita Ritu. The performances on ‘Jal Rahi Dharti Jal Raha Gaggan’, ‘Aaye Ghan Umad Umad,’ ‘Sheetal Chandra Khila Hai Nabh Pe’, ‘Varshja Him Tushar’ and more enthralled the audience. It is to be noted that under Uttaradhikar series a classical vocal performance was also held. Prior to Kathak performance Dhrupad Gayan was performed by Rupali Pandey. She began with 'Maiya Malhar Tal Chautalat' and 'Dhunapad' Ghun Ghanta Ghan Ghun Ghat Ghora’. Her talent was clearly seen in her solo performance. She then presented 'Allan Kahin' in Dhad Sohni.
Rupali was amazing on stage. Her melodious voice captured the hearts of the audience and at her every performance the hall echoed with huge round of applauses.
In this presentation Rupali Pandey was accompanied by Sahajan Vibhishi Verma, Khushi Sadwal, Ritwija Katare and Ritwika Katare and Akhilesh Gundecha on Pakhawaj.