By Abhinavashri

Nrityagiri – Performing Arts and Research Centre, Mysuru, under the able guidance of Guru Dr. Kripa Phadke, presented an uniquely themed evening of dance through ‘Aikyam’ on Dec. 22, 2023 at Ganabharathi’s Veene Seshanna Bhavan in city.

The duet pair Tanmayi Kishore and K.N. Chethana, young and talented, aspiring disciple’s of Nrityagiri, proved their calibre in dance beginning with the traditional invocatory item ‘Pushpanjali’ followed by the famous Ganesha Pancharatna, where they detailed every single phrase written in Sanskrit, carefully through their apt hand gestures and facial expressions. Next was the Varnam — major dance piece in the Bharatanatyam Margam series was well-presented through vital, balanced, rhythmic musical tempo and eye catchy, pleasant, blissful, meaningful choreography.

The performing duo continued to win the hearts of the rasikas who evidence their next performance on “Padam” and “Abhang” respectively, which showcased their skills of depicting emotions through nine rasas or the sentiments. They concluded their performance through concluding dance piece, ‘Thillana’ involving themselves in different symmetrical moves set to fast rhythmic dance patterns.

The duo was supported by the most demanding, talented musicians — on natuvanga support Pooja Sugam, Vocal – Raghuram from Bengaluru, mridanga by Nagaraj from Bengaluru, flute by Krishna Prasad from Mysuru.

The performing duo presented their duet theme ‘Aikyam’ by showcasing the oneness through the art form.

 [Pic. courtesy: Anup Vishwanath Photography]