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This young dancer is a student of the Dhananjayans. Read of her performance at the Sri Krishna Gana Sabha.
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Reviews from The Horizons Art, Culture and Lifestyles from India One has come to expect a certain standard from the students of the Dhananjayan couple. Aarthi Ramkumar more than kept up their standards at her dance recital at the inauguration of the Music Academy Annual Cultural Festival at Chennai. This...A review of a performance by the very talented Srinidhi.
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Reviews from The Horizons Art, Culture and Lifestyles from India Sabha reflected a keen sensitivity and understanding of the art. An invocation in Ragamalika, followed by verses from the Divya Prabhandam, was Srinidhi's first item. This was followed by a Varnam in Kambodhi Ragam. Kaana Aavalaanen is a composition of...A description of her dance recital.
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Reviews from The Horizons Art, Culture and Lifestyles from India Few dancers have the combined qualities of face, figure, and talent. Urmila Satyanarayanan is one of those few. She makes an arresting picture on stage. But she could well do without so many heavy ornaments. A simpler look will add...Their performance at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha.
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Reviews from The Horizons Art, Culture and Lifestyles from India Both artists started with invocations to Lord Ganesha. The next was a slokha by Sankaracharya Shive Shringaradhara The navarasas were depicted through Parvathi, as in her relationships with Shiva, other men, her friends, Ganga etc. The nuances are so understated...Read about an incredible performance by this dancer.
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Reviews from The Horizons Art, Culture and Lifestyles from India Bharatnatyam performance by a leading dancer in India, Leela Samson. Her grace, her agility, her humility and her poise all combined, produced an electrifying effect on the audience. Her aesthetic dress sense and her cheerful countenance endeared herself further. Leela...An article on her performance at the Sri Krishna Gana Sabha in December.
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Reviews from The Horizons Art, Culture and Lifestyles from India Chennai during their annual cultural festival in December. The tittle of Nritya Choodamani was conferred on her by the sabha at the inauguration of their festival. A more dedicated and committed artists will be difficult to find. Her footwork is...A review of her performance at the Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Madras.
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Reviews from The Horizons Art, Culture and Lifestyles from India Her traditional and unhurried style was soothing. Also remarkable, in this day and age, when dancers resort to speed and dramatisation to hold the audiences attention. Her dance was calm, unobtrusive and flowed smoothly. Meenakshi Nattuvanar, Pandanallur Pandian and Musician...Description of a performance by Shobana the dancer and actress.
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Reviews from The Horizons Art, Culture and Lifestyles from India Visweswaran is one of the younger generation of dancers who have made a name for themselves. She attracts and hold the attention of the audience with her vibrant stage presence. Her confidence combined with her accurate sense of timing create...Read about this excellent Odissi performance by Sonal Mansingh at the Sri Krishna Gana Sabha in Chennai.
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Reviews from The Horizons Art, Culture and Lifestyles from India Chennai are we treated to a dance programme of Odissi. It becomes more of treat when the dancer is Sonal Mansingh. Sonal Mansingh's name is synonymons with the dance style. Today as a senior artiste and resarcher, she is well...