A noted Kathak exponent of the city V Anuradha Singh would be performing before the classical dance and music lovers at Singapore on August 25. A programme on Kathak dance ‘Foot bell Music - Ghungroo Vadan’ would be organised jointly by Soorya International and Woodlands CC IAEC Singapore on August 25. Noticeably, such programme on ghungroo vadan is being organized in Singapore for the first time.
Anuradha about her performance in Singapore says, “I am really contented to be a part of this programme. Moreover, I am excited to stage a performance before the people of Singapore as people there also are art lovers.” On asking about a new style of kathak dance, she says, “Ghungoo is the ancient instrument of India and music is always play by hand or mouth. I have innovated ghungroo music in the world for introducing a new percussive art by feet.”
Anuradha is noted Kathak dancer for her innovation and improvisation in traditional Kathak technique. Rhythmic understanding, ability to extemporize with speedy rhythms and preserving pure Kathak classical style are some of her qualities. Experimenting with classical Sufi Kathak, she has evolved a refined, sophisticated style in pure classical form, based on fast speeds, swift turns, mind thrilling footwork, delicacy of movements and impressive expressions based on Sufi Nizzamuddin Aulia's ‘Miya ki Malhar’.
She also performs Tarana which is basically a matching the footwork with Violin and Tabla live on stage. She is also well known for her ‘Pure Kathak’ that always leaves the audiences mesmerized in her shows. Anuradha is one of the well known dancers of solo classical Kathak dance. With enchanting stage presence she has earned acclamation for intense and sensitive dance presentations.
She has performed solo Kathak internationally in addition to more than 45 prestigious Government organized festivals in India and has also given across the world. She would be giving a two hours long performance before the classical music and dance lovers at Woodlands CC Theatre, Singapore. Notably, the foot-bell Kathak dance is created by V Anuradha Singh and she is the only Kathak exponent for the country who dances on the rhythms created by ghungroo.