Nrityabhinaya announces new classic ballet
The world of art is boundless. Likewise, the realm of Indian Classical Dance is rich and vast. Those for whom it is a passion and daylong obsession, like Guru (teacher) Ms Anuradha Ramkumar, nothing is quite enough.
Nrityabhinaya – Anuradha’s School of Indian Classical Dances was established in New Zealand in 1997. As a teacher, choreographer and danseuse accomplished in Bharata Natyam and Kuchipudi herself, Ms Ramkumar upholds the Indian heritage by way of instructing her students ably in the dance forms, and also instilling in them essential cultural values.
True to her talent, in May 2007, Ms Ramkumar staged the divine epic ‘Kamba Ramanyan' in Bharata Natyam style. The synchrony, beauty and diligence in the execution of the students’ performance were a feast for the eyes! This dance-drama was choreographed to lyrics from the authentic text of Ramayan written by the renowned Tamil poet, Kambar.
In the subsequent year in April 2008, Nrityabhinaya delivered their second ballet, another scintillating performance, ‘Krishna’. This ballet depicted the life of the mischievous and great Lord Krishna right from the turbulent events surrounding his birth to his pivotal moments in the great Mahabharata. Whether it was the enchanting Krishna, or whether it was the performance, we will never know… But to say the least, this performance left the audience entranced! The music to this production was exclusively composed by Madurai Muralidharan, an exponent in this art.
Ms Ramkumar, committed to delivering quality, has a knack of choosing the right students for the right roles in each production such that every student showcases their best. With an orientation for perfection, she nurtures her 60 students with discipline – required to pursue such an art. The use of professional music, costumes and props further add to the aesthetic sense of Anuradha’s style.
Ms Ramkumar has had the fortune of being trained in India by maestros in this art. Following rigorous tutelage and through the delivery of countless prominent performances, Ms Ramkumar’s skill set escalated, giving rise to Nrityabhinaya. In her capacity, she has served to the community a variety of extraordinary performances, one after another. Noteworthy of these include performances in aid of the organisations Karunai Illam Trust in India and the Papakura Ganesha Temple in Auckland. For these organisations, Ms. Ramkumar has donated proceeds from Wellington-performances of the dance ballets as well as from an exclusive show “Margam” – an evening comprising of a series of dance items presented by students.
Now, to reignite the magic of Lord Rama, the school’s forthcoming endeavour ‘Sree Rama’ will be a mammoth production portraying the divine life and times of Lord Rama. Yet another musical and dance extravaganza, ‘Sree Rama’ is set to melt the hearts of the dance connoisseurs and enthusiasts of Indian art and culture among us.
The world of art is boundless. Likewise, the realm of Indian Classical Dance is rich and vast. Those for whom it is a passion and daylong obsession, like Guru (teacher) Ms Anuradha Ramkumar, nothing is quite enough.
Nrityabhinaya – Anuradha’s School of Indian Classical Dances was established in...
The world of art is boundless. Likewise, the realm of Indian Classical Dance is rich and vast. Those for whom it is a passion and daylong obsession, like Guru (teacher) Ms Anuradha Ramkumar, nothing is quite enough.
Nrityabhinaya – Anuradha’s School of Indian Classical Dances was established in New Zealand in 1997. As a teacher, choreographer and danseuse accomplished in Bharata Natyam and Kuchipudi herself, Ms Ramkumar upholds the Indian heritage by way of instructing her students ably in the dance forms, and also instilling in them essential cultural values.
True to her talent, in May 2007, Ms Ramkumar staged the divine epic ‘Kamba Ramanyan' in Bharata Natyam style. The synchrony, beauty and diligence in the execution of the students’ performance were a feast for the eyes! This dance-drama was choreographed to lyrics from the authentic text of Ramayan written by the renowned Tamil poet, Kambar.
In the subsequent year in April 2008, Nrityabhinaya delivered their second ballet, another scintillating performance, ‘Krishna’. This ballet depicted the life of the mischievous and great Lord Krishna right from the turbulent events surrounding his birth to his pivotal moments in the great Mahabharata. Whether it was the enchanting Krishna, or whether it was the performance, we will never know… But to say the least, this performance left the audience entranced! The music to this production was exclusively composed by Madurai Muralidharan, an exponent in this art.
Ms Ramkumar, committed to delivering quality, has a knack of choosing the right students for the right roles in each production such that every student showcases their best. With an orientation for perfection, she nurtures her 60 students with discipline – required to pursue such an art. The use of professional music, costumes and props further add to the aesthetic sense of Anuradha’s style.
Ms Ramkumar has had the fortune of being trained in India by maestros in this art. Following rigorous tutelage and through the delivery of countless prominent performances, Ms Ramkumar’s skill set escalated, giving rise to Nrityabhinaya. In her capacity, she has served to the community a variety of extraordinary performances, one after another. Noteworthy of these include performances in aid of the organisations Karunai Illam Trust in India and the Papakura Ganesha Temple in Auckland. For these organisations, Ms. Ramkumar has donated proceeds from Wellington-performances of the dance ballets as well as from an exclusive show “Margam” – an evening comprising of a series of dance items presented by students.
Now, to reignite the magic of Lord Rama, the school’s forthcoming endeavour ‘Sree Rama’ will be a mammoth production portraying the divine life and times of Lord Rama. Yet another musical and dance extravaganza, ‘Sree Rama’ is set to melt the hearts of the dance connoisseurs and enthusiasts of Indian art and culture among us.
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