The second evening of the 11th Dhauli-Kalinga Mahotsav on Saturday witnessed showcasing a beautiful blend of classical and martial dances which regaled a large audience at the foothill of Dhauli here.
The programme began with an innovating version of the Gotipua dance by students of the Orissa Dance Academy. They presented the historic background of the Dhauli and the Bandha Nrutya exhibiting extraordinary skill and talent much to the ecstasy of the audience.
The next programme, Shraddha, by artists of Srjan portrayed affection personified as she is the goddess of confidence, faith, care and conviction. Any endeavour that begins with an aim to achieve a goal needs all qualities. To succeed in accomplishing their objectives, the Rigvedic seers invoke goddess Shraddha.
Srjan artists’ concluding item was Kubjaa, a neoclassical innovation in dance. The choreography of the mythological presentation was by Guru Ratikant Mohapatra; the music was composed by lakshmikant Palit and the script prepared by Nityananda Misra.
The last programme was a martial dance of the South East Asia by the Rianto & Group. The performers presented a collaborative work of martial art and contemporary dances from South East Asia and Russia “Moon and River”. Both moon and river with very distinctive characteristics provide the life source to human civilisation. The theme was visualised with the strong magical power of the contemporary medium. Those present at the evening included former diplomat lalit Mansingh.