After the break of the pandemic, films, fashion and food businesses have made a comeback in the city, followed by arts and cultural activity. In the last few months, many music and dance shows have been witnessed with increased audience attendance.
Abhyudaya Utsav
June 3 at 6 PM at Nishumbita Ballet & Theater Group, Indian Airlines Colony, Patigadda, Begumpet
June 4 at 5.45 pm at Shilparamam, Madhapuri
Abhyudaya Utsav, a two-day dance festival organized by Subbulakshmi’s Nrityashala, will be hosted by experienced and budding dancers in the city on June 3.
“Abhyudaya is a symbol of sunrise. Art is to feel reality and experience liberation and bliss. Our dance program allows students of classical arts to see eminent classical dancers for inspiration and reinforcement of their passion,” Subbulakshmi Rana She is a Bharatanatyam dancer, story writer and founder of Subbulakshmi’s dance hall.
An alumnus of Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai, Subbulakshmi intends to bring back the traditional set course of the dance form ‘Margam’, while keeping the thematic performances alive. With an intention to promote solo and duet performances, Subbulakshmi has roped in artists who will bring the uniqueness and charm of these formats.
As part of the dance fest, dancers Nidesh and Indu Mohan, Director of Indisha, Chennai and Faculty of Kalakshetra Foundation, Subbulakshmi and her daughter Lasya Rana will perform duet.
Classical dancer and actress Ashrita Vemuganti will give a solo performance followed by an ensemble by the students of Subbulakshmi’s dance hall.
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Subbulakshmi started learning Bharatnatyam from T Keshav Narayan and Jayalakshmi Narayan at the age of 10 and moved to Kalakshetra at the age of 21.
After completing her post graduation in Kalakshetra and performing around the world with the troupe, she moved to Hyderabad in 2008 and started her institute Subbulakshmi Nrityashala in 2009.
“I wanted my own space where I could explore and discover my potential as a solo dancer and also wanted to teach students who aspire to learn our Indian art form. By organizing performances and various By inviting artists from across the globe, we are accomplishing our goal. To spread awareness about our classical art form in both under-privileged and underprivileged communities,” says Subbulakshmi, “It is easier to stick to traditional methods in this digital age.” No, but with a little innovation in teaching, one can bring back the essence of traditional methods and change perception to some extent.” Through Abhyudaya Utsav, she hopes to reach out to a wider community of dance lovers.