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Drawing inspiration from Nature, solo, duet and group dances explored the theme of strength through elements of Nature - rain, clouds, thunder, and sunlight. A tribute to the motherland, Vande Mataram, had a theme of blue, white, saffron and green costumes, and was rendered by Jhumpa and her senior disciples. The final part of the programme had vibrant themes related to feminine power, mesmerising musical scores and a variety of colourful ethnic costumes.
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The undulating folds of silken hemlines in shades of red and gold mesmerised the audience as they kept time with the intensive footwork and chakkars or spins. Next, young dancers presented Kathak Nritya in Teental with 16 beats, Jhaptal with ten beats and Dhamar with 14 beats. It was followed by Saraswati Vandana in which the youngest dancers in the group invoked the blessing and guidance from Goddess Saraswati. The Guru Vandana, an energetic rendition by Aditi Guru, set the pace for the evening.
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The first part of the programme included an invocation to the divine. The performers were Anika, Diya, Dishita, Jahnabi, Juana, Suhana, Sinchan, Rupsa, Anna, Ananya, Anushka, Forum, Kena, Purvi, Rutuja, Sangamitra, Aditi Guru, Aviva, Manvi, Mitali, Maheeka, Sehar, Shaivi, Shreya, Vyatiba, Aditi Bahuguna, Zanam, Shrabosti, Sasha, Geetika, Anushaily, Dona, Mahua, Preeti, Rashmi, Vidyaa and Dilna. Each dance module in Shakti was meticulously composed by Jhumpa and skillfully taught to her disciples who brought her noble efforts to fruition. In the present social schema in which women all over the world are realising the true potential and power of their individual and collective voices, Shakti, which means strength, comes as a timely inspiration for young women of the new generation. He lauded the efforts of the communities who strive to preserve their cultural arts and encouraged the young generation of dancers to be rooted to their culture.Ī presentation of international certification was then made to some senior students of Leelangika from the International Dance Council. The evening began as the guest of honour, prof Dr Issam El Mallah, who teaches Ethnomusicology at the University of Munich and is also an adviser to the Board of Directors for Programming and Events at the Royal Opera House Muscat, lighted the auspicious lamp. Earlier this year, at the Dance World Cup held in Canada, Leelangika's young disciples along with their guru, won several medals and also a Crystal Trophy for highest score in three categories. Leelangika's performers have also excelled in their presentations overseas. Jhumpa is also a member of the International Dance Council which is a part of UNESCO.
SARASWATI VANDANA KATHAK DANCE FULL
( MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Shakti - a performance depicting feminine power by the Muscat-based Kathak dance group, Leelangika, was recently presented at the auditorium of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre to a full house.Īt Leelangika, dedicated pupils are guided by their dance guru, Jhumpa Chakraborty, who has trained under Pt Birju Maharaj, Guru Munna Lal Shukla and Smt Dipali Sanyal.