Srjan Summer Workshop - Sanskrit Sessions - May 2015

Pt Nityananda Misra 

As part of Srjan Summer Workshop for a month - 10th May 2015 to 10th June 2015, Sri Nityananda Misra, held sessions relating to the language Sanskrit in Srjan's Bhubaneswar premises.

It is very important for a dancer to understand the shastras and the rich literary content and music of any classical dance form. Some Gurus and Institutes give utmost importance to providing the 360 degree teaching and in a manner befitting Guru Parampara tradition. I am glad to have come across the Srjan Summer-workshop and requested Sri Ratikant ji for publishing his very personal note and I am very thankful and obliged to him and Srjan for their gracious acceptance. 

A note from Sri Ratikant Mohapatra::

Pt. Nityananda Misra, elucidating the importance of Sanskrit literature for Indian classical dance and its correct pronunciation while composing music for dance using the Sanskrit text.

As always and each time it is a great learning experience with Nityananda sir. Easily transmits the essence of his experience to the listeners’ consciousness. 

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Srjan Summer Workshop - Sessions on Natya Shastra - May 2015

As part of Srjan Summer Workshop for a month - 10th May 2015 to 10th June 2015, Sri Rahul Acharya held sessions on Natya Shastra during 29th May to 30th May 2015 in Srjan's Bhubaneswar premises.

It is very important for a dancer to understand the shastras and the rich literary content and music of any classical dance form. Some Gurus and Institutes give utmost importance to providing the 360 degree teaching and in a manner befitting Guru Parampara tradition. I am glad to have come across the Srjan Summer-workshop and requested Sri Ratikant ji for publishing his very personal note and I am very thankful and obliged to him and Srjan for their gracious acceptance. 

A note from Sri Ratikant Mohapatra::

Rahul Acharya is one of the most loved and most popular male Odissi dancer. The world fondly knows him as the divine dancer. Other than the dance he is a brilliant scholar and an avid devotee of Lord Jagannath. As always it was a great experience to be part of Rahul’s lecture today on ‘Natya Shastra“ at Srjan.

I wish Rahul all success and may god bring him many more achievements in life. — with Rahul Acharya and Rajib Bhattacharya.

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Pravaha- 2015- Post Performance Notes of Sri Ratikant Mohapatra

Pravaha 2015 organised by Sanjali Centre for Odissi Dance, Bangalore

Wonderful Experience

I was in joy watching a splendid group performance by the Sanjali dancers performing their newly choreographed items - 'Yaman Pallavi' and 'Ganga', composed by Sharmila Mukherjee. Beside being a sincere and dedicated Odissi dancer, Sharmila's new avatar as a choreographer is certainly welcoming. It's heartening to see her journey since 1984 till today; the huge passage of time, moulded ordinary Sharmila to Guru Sharmila Mukherjee.

I thank Sharmila for her kind invitation and making me part of Pravaha through which I could pay my humble salutation to my father and Guruji Sri Kelucharan Mohapatra in his 11th year of passing.

Pravaha 2015 organised by Sanjali Centre for Odissi Dance, Bangalore

SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE 

 I am happy to state that Babee Apa (Smt. Aruna Mohanty) brought in her substantial experience and efficiency in delineating the theme ‘Bhumisutaa’; this was nice, and the Bangalore audience was generous in its applause for one of Odissi’s senior most dancers. It was evident that much thought and preparation has gone into creating this composition, and in the result, was certainly pleasing.

Pravaha 2015 organised by Sanjali Centre for Odissi Dance, Bangalore

Performance par-excellence

Executing Ragesri pallavi Madhusmita was at her best. It is always pleasing to watch Madhusmita and her constant evolving as a complete performing artiste. Wish her all success in life.

Program details:
19- April 2015- Bangalore
Sanjali Centre for Odissi Dance presents Pravaha , as a tribute to Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.

4.30-6 p.m -a panel discussion on "Guru Shishya Parampara in the changing world of Indian Classical Dance" by eminets Gurus and scholars

6.15 p.m -8.30 p.m -Odissi performances by Sanjali ensemble, Duet presentation by Argha Chaterjee and Arpita Venkatesh from Kolkata and eminent danseuse and choreographer Guru Aruna Mohanty with her senior disciple Madhusmita Mohanty with live orchestra.

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