Natyalaya
A Solo Bharathanatyam Recital | 2007
A celebration of Indian classical dance, Natyalaya is a solo Bharatanatyam recital incorporating choreographies from the traditional repertoire.
Following the classic path or “margam” of Bharatanatyam, the showcase begins with a Todayam and Ganesha sloka before progressing to Varnam, Padam, Keerthanam and a Thillana.
The show also includes an experimental choreography of Bharatanatyam and Kalaripayattu – the martial arts form of Kerala. The choreography explores not so much the combat techniques but rather the grace and beauty of the form, interspersed with Bharatanatyam to create a fusion of two of the finest movement forms of India.
CREDITS
Created and Performed by Shereen Saif Supporting Artist Rajith Ravi (Kalaripayattu) Vocal & Nattuvangam Meenakshi Swaralaya Flute AV Unnikrishnan, Veena Girija Adiyodi Mridangam Sreeni Kannur Choreography Meenakshi Swaralaya
Thanks to Gallop Masters, UAE Exchange, Global Engineering Systems FZC Irrigation Trade Middle East LLC & Middle East Rubber Manufacturing LLC, TKM College of Engineering Alumni UAE Chapter, Green Curve Interiors, Al Amani Trading LLC, Thani Technical Enterprises. Globe Link West Star Shipping LLC, Tetra Advertising (Sreeni)
Venue Indian Consulate Auditorium, Dubai, UAE
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