This was followed by enthralling performances by our students, including Kathak Sargam (Advika Kapoor), Contemporary Ballet (Shinjouli Adhikari) and Bharatnatyam Recital (Sakshi Uberoi).
Our International Dance Day celebration started with a Saraswati Vandana performed in the Odissi form by Ms. Justin McCarthy – a classical pianist, a harpsichordist and a renowned Bharatnatyam dancer, who is currently associated with the Ashoka University as their Director of Performing Arts. This year, we were honoured by the presence of our esteemed Chief Guest Mr. The event takes place every year on 29 th April, which is the anniversary of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet. The International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute, the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO.
The Dance week culminated with the celebration of the International Dance Day on 29 th April 2021. Students were also able to appreciate various global dance forms like flamenco, ballet, salsa etc. The students showcased mesmerizing performances of different Indian folk dances like Lavani (Drishti Soni), Garba (Saanvi Sharma) and Meghalyan folk (Anusha Singh). The week also covered the vibrant hues of the various folk dances from all across the country. There were several spell-binding performances of the students, which included Odissi (Chetana Shankar), Kuchipudi (Siya Singh), Raudra Rasa in Bharatnatyam (Sakshi Oberoi) and Shringara Rasa in Kathak (Nayonika Kaushal). They learnt about the “Navarasas” (Shringara, Hasya, Karuna, Raudra, Veera, Beebhatsa, Bhayanaka, Adbhuta, Shanta) and how they are expressed through different dance movements. They were introduced to the concept of “Abhinaya” and they explored the emotions encompassed by a dancer, who has honed the skill of being eloquent with their face and body. They gained an insight into the eight different types of Indian Classical Dances, including learning about the costumes and mudras used to emote and express
The students formed a perspective about the history and evolution of Indian Classical Dance.
The Khaitan School, Noida celebrated the Dance Week from 26 th April to 29 th April 2021, on the virtual platform.
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