Padam is a slow item devoid of the pure dance nritta but abhinaya ( facial expressions) are important.
This padam “Tharuni nyaan” in Dwijaavanthi explains the viraha (feeling during separation ) ( more .... )
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Hansadhvani Pallavi choreographed by Guru Sri. Kelucharan Mohapatra
Nataraja Anjali by Smt.Krishnaveni Lakshmanan
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Padma Vibhushan Sonal Mansingh Odissi
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A stylistic presentation Ta-Dha, depicts coming together of great forces to create an extraordinary experience.The sequence incorporates Indian music with elements of Jazz & Afro Percussion.
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Rajendra performs the famous ashtapadi from Geethagovinda written by Jayadeva poet .This song portrays Krishna’s strong emotions when ignored by his beloved Radha.
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Derived from the ancient Indian epic ‘Bhagavathapurana’, this vibrant composition Rasaleela uses narrative form to present a sequence in the Life of Krishna. The episode portrays love, separation and reunion ( more .... )
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Lightening ,Thunder ,Wet ,Cold “Kathak Dance” by Nirupama Rajendra
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Pandit Rajendra Kumar Gangani and Sharmila Sharma, Professional Kathak dancers, here perform a Tarana, a technical piece based on a precise raga ..