An engaging talk on the history of classical dance

An insightful talk on the history of classical dance and nuances that go into the making of a good performer, by Dr

Anuradha Jonnalagadda

kicked off a unique workshop in the city on Monday. The professor of dance at the University of Hyderabad, give the attentive audience a glimpse into the history of classical dance form, from Yakshaganam and Bhama Kalapam to where we are today. A Kuchipudi dancer herself, Anuradha spoke about how Kuchipudi being a ‘Lokadharmi’ form puts emphasis on the audience, making it a far more vibrant dance form in comparison to other classical forms.
Curated by danseuse

Yamini Reddy

the four-day event organised by the Hyderabad branch of Natya Tarangini was attended by a cross-section of dance enthusiasts — from senior dancers like

Raja Reddy

to Natyam filmmaker Revanth Korukonda, besides the keen participants. “The event is put together in a way to provide a wholesome know-how about everything related to dance. The coming days will see will see eminent artistes like

Dr Yashoda Thakore

,

Dr Seshulatha Vishwanath

,

K Rajagopala Charya

and

Y Basava Raju

shed light on topics ranging from Yoga, rhythm, and music in dance in the coming days. With a good turnout on the first day, I am confident that the other sessions will be well-attended too.”