The fast footwork yet maintaining the purity of classical dance moves and meeting with the rhythmic understanding, Kathak maestro Jayshree Acharaya took the hearts away of the young audience.
A classical dance programme ‘Nritya Sopan’ was organised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) here on Friday. The renowned Kathak dancer Jayshree gave a mesmerising performance at Radha Krishna Auditorium, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT).
Hailing from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, Jayashree was introduced to formal training in Kathak by Shri SantGopal Mishra in Ayodhya. There was no looking back since then. For the next few years, at Kathak Kendra, Jayashree devoted herself to intense riyaz with total commitment. Her deep conviction in the classism and universality of her chosen art form led Jayashree to a journey of discovery and interaction with other art forms. The spirit of discovery also led to numerous new creations such as Vividha, Uttar Dakshin, Krishna Chavi, and Panchatatva. Her creation “Moods” was highly acclaimed as a beautiful classical piece of work.
Recently, she is running a famous classical dance school at Delhi.Jayshree along with her partner Barun Banerjee gave a performance at MANIT that made the audience feel the enchantment that lies in Kathak dance.
Jayshree began the performance with showcasing the beauty and innocence of lord Krishna through performing ‘Ashtakam’ on Raga Bhairavi. Under her first performance, Jayshree along with Barun beautifully described about lord Krishna and his charming beauty and his attractiveness. Her performance was followed with ‘Sargam’ in Raga Jan Sam-Mohini. She wondrously presented the sragam through her fast footwork. later, she performed Thumri on the composition of Bindadin Maharaj in Raga Bhairavi.
The series of her performances was followed with the Gurjuri Todi Tarana, Sufi Bandish in Raga Jog and performed Katahak on Raga Kirvani.
The Kathak performance by Jayshree Acharya and Barun Banerjee enthralled the audience as they witnessed one of the oldest classical dances of the country. Appu Kuttan, director MANIT was present as the chief guest of the programme and students along with faculty members were also present on the occasion.