Date:03/02/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2006/02/03/stories/2006020300140300.htm

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Skilful and artistic

In a series of Bharatanatyam programmes organised to promote young talent by R. R. Sabha, Tiruchi, the senior students of Salangai Academy of Classical Arts, Tiruchi, gave a delightful performance.

The trio — G. Sobitha, B. S. Janani and Kripa Srivatsan — commenced the evening programme with Pushpanjali, followed by an invocation on Lord Ganapathi that brought forth nritya and bhava, and was a pleasant starter.

Kripa Srivatsan's solo performance included a popular Muthuswami Dikshitar's kirtana on Goddess Akilandeswari in Dwijawanti. It displayed the bhakti bhava in an absorbing fashion.

This was followed by a 45-minute ragamalika of Swati Tirunal, "Bhavayami Raghuramam" by the trio, which captivated the audience.

Breezy jatis

It was tight-rope walking that was deftly handled by the dancers, with their quick and breezy jatis.

Their expressions on the various characters of Ramayana — especially Sita, on her marrying Lord Rama; the chasing of the elusive deer (Mayamaan) and Lord Anjaneya — enthralled the audience. The piece highlighted the stamina and range of the dancers.

B. S. Janani rendered the Tamizh padam on Lord Muruga as Nayaka lucidly.

Shobitha's padam in Sankarabharanam stood out for its quick footwork and expression. Panthattam by the trio was rhythmic.

Their tillana displayed the skill and artistry of the dancers. Vijaya Mukundan's nattuvangam was good.

V. Balakrishnan (vocal), A. Sankaranarayanan (flute) and Parthasarathy (mridangam) blended well with the dance.

V. GANAPATHY