Odissi dance captivates audience

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The scintillating performance of Odissi dance and semi-classical singing wowed the classical music and dance lovers of the city. Under the regular series of Uttaradhikar organized by Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum on Sunday, renowned Odissi dancer Kavita Mohanty performed Odissi dance.

Her rhythmical performance was followed with the semi-classical music recital by Pushkar lele and troupe. Pushkar lele belongs to Gwalior Gharana and performed the musical tunes which left the audience totally mesmerised.

It is not new for tribal museum to witness the enchanting events. May it be the classical recitals or dance performances. And so it was the delightful evening for the music lovers at the hall when audience witnessed the artists performing flawlessly on stage.

It was a mass treat to the eyes, where Kavita Mohanty along with her troupe gave wondrous performance.

Kavita considered dance to be the essence of her soul. The rhythm in her feet connects her to a divine force. The perfect blend of bhava, bhangi, taala and abhinaya radiate from her performances. Each of the qualities were also seen in her co-dancers as they grabbed applauses from the audience.

Prior to dance, Pushkar performed semi classical before the Bhopalites. As Pushkar performed along with his troupe, it was a sheer music for the ears of the music buffs. As he began the performance, there was pin-drop silence at the hall and audience listened to him with rapt attention. 

He managed to captivate the attention of the audience with her melodious voice and elegant performance. His performance marked a delightful evening for the classical music lovers of the city.

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