The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in collaboration with the Kalinga Association for Protection of Culture and Heritage (KAPOCH) presented ‘Nrutyarpana’ at Ekamra Hat here in the city. The dance festival featured Gotipua, Chhau, and Odishi dances. Rendering a splendid opening to the show, a dance troupe of Dasabhuja Gotipua Odishi Nrutya Parishad founded by Guru Maguni Das presented ‘Guru Vandana.’
The most applauded piece of the evening by the group, the Dashavatara, showcased 10 different avatars of lord Vishnu. The troupe also presented ‘Bhumi Puja’ in their dance piece. Ramanuja Sethi, a 10-year-old artist, was the centre of attraction. Another dance piece was based on the song Ame Odia re Ame Odia.
Gotipua dance presented by boys dressed up as women showed remarkable and graceful balance while performing the dance. A striking performance of the inaugural evening was by the same group Bandha Nrutya, a dance with acrobatic figures and movements. Artists from Dakhinasahi Chhau Nrutya Mandira, Mayurbhanj presented Chhau dance.
They showcased ‘Shivatandaba’ and ‘Adinrutya.’ City based Rudrakshya dance group presented Odissi dance on the second day while artists from Maa Mangala lokanrutya Kala Kendra from Narendrapur played ‘Jodi Sankha.’ ICCR Regional Director R Chatterjee, KAPOCH Chairman Sangram Keshari Paikaray, Dr Abhinna Kumar Hota and Sanat Mishra were present. The two-day dance fest concluded on Friday.