The youngsters of the city enjoyed the classical dance moves a lot and took the pleasure of learning the minute details of the art here on Friday. A renowned Kathak exponent gave a wondrous performance at Kendriya Vidhyalaya 1 and Sarojini Naidu School, Bhopal.
During the performance she explained the students about emotions and expressions presented in classical dance. She also interacted with students after the performance.
Organised by Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Among Youth (SPIC MACAY) the programme is being organised with an initiative to promote classical dances across Madhya Pradesh. While talking about the programme Tripti of SPIC MACAY told The Pioneer, “We have taken this special initiative to promote classical dances and all other classical forms in about 10500 schools of the State. This initiative is taken just to let the students explore the classical art forms of the country. Also this initiative is taken for government school.”
She further added saying that till now performances have been held in 300 schools.
The students at Sarojini Naidu enjoyed the performance a lot. Rai performed pure form of kathak. Also while interacting with the students she explained them the rhythmic understanding, ability to extemporize with speedy rhythms and at the same time preserving pure Kathak classical style.
It is noteworthy that experimenting with classical 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, which she also explained to the students.
Namrata 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 prestigious government organized festivals in India.
The youngsters were totally enthralled by her delightful and mesmerising performance.