17th Feb 2019
Navjot Singh
17th February Jalandhar- Parwati Dutta eminent Indian-Classical Dancer yesterday performed Kathak Dance at Shanti Devi Auditorium in Lovely Professional University Jalandhar. The versatile dancer performed Kathak (Katha & dance) one of the forms of Indian classical dance that originated in Northern India. Dutta gave a brief introduction about Kathak before starting her performance.
UNESCO Cultural Award winner, dancer delighted the audience with dance Performance on the stories of Lord Rama & Lord Krishna. Drupadh composed by the famous Hindustani classical musician Tansen was another marvellous story performed by the director of the Mahagami Gurukul. Dutta amazed the audience with her perfect moves, steps, facial expression, swings and eye contact. The story and scenes of rain and its description were very skilful & rhythmically presented. In about an hour performance Dutta left a long lasting impression on Jalandharites. It was an honour for Jalndharites that such a high level of professional Hindustani classical dance was performed in one of the international level Universities in Jalandhar. She was given standing ovation by the audience after the conclusion of the performance.
About Kathak
Kathak originated within Hindu temples as a storytelling device for portraying the epic tales contained within the Hindu scriptures, Mahabharata and Ramayana. Poetry was combined with rhythmic movement to aid in the worshipful storytelling.
However, the stories didn’t stay within the temple walls for long. Nomadic Kathakas, or wandering storytellers, soon began carrying the dances throughout the country. They added emotions and facial expressions to their performances, further developing the dance to include elements of mime. In this way, Kathak transitioned from its secluded, devotional origins to a more accessible, multi-disciplined entertainment tradition.It was a great pleasure to be one of the spectators in yesterday’ performance of Ms Dutta. Aurangabad based dancer enlightened us with her steps and movements. it was spiritual perfection . hoping that, more classical performances in different streams will be performed in Jalandhar.
Navjot Singh
17th February Jalandhar- Parwati Dutta eminent Indian-Classical Dancer yesterday performed Kathak Dance at Shanti Devi Auditorium in Lovely Professional University Jalandhar. The versatile dancer performed Kathak (Katha & dance) one of the forms of Indian classical dance that originated in Northern India. Dutta gave a brief introduction about Kathak before starting her performance.
UNESCO Cultural Award winner, dancer delighted the audience with dance Performance on the stories of Lord Rama & Lord Krishna. Drupadh composed by the famous Hindustani classical musician Tansen was another marvellous story performed by the director of the Mahagami Gurukul. Dutta amazed the audience with her perfect moves, steps, facial expression, swings and eye contact. The story and scenes of rain and its description were very skilful & rhythmically presented. In about an hour performance Dutta left a long lasting impression on Jalandharites. It was an honour for Jalndharites that such a high level of professional Hindustani classical dance was performed in one of the international level Universities in Jalandhar. She was given standing ovation by the audience after the conclusion of the performance.
About KathakKathak originated within Hindu temples as a storytelling device for portraying the epic tales contained within the Hindu scriptures, Mahabharata and Ramayana. Poetry was combined with rhythmic movement to aid in the worshipful storytelling.
However, the stories didn’t stay within the temple walls for long. Nomadic Kathakas, or wandering storytellers, soon began carrying the dances throughout the country. They added emotions and facial expressions to their performances, further developing the dance to include elements of mime. In this way, Kathak transitioned from its secluded, devotional origins to a more accessible, multi-disciplined entertainment tradition.It was a great pleasure to be one of the spectators in yesterday’ performance of Ms Dutta. Aurangabad based dancer enlightened us with her steps and movements. it was spiritual perfection . hoping that, more classical performances in different streams will be performed in Jalandhar.
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