Our
Productions
DEVI MAHATMYAM
This dance drama produced choreographed and directed
by Smita Mahajan, projects various aspects of a woman through the story of Goddess
Parvati.
MALATI MADHAV
This group presentation based on the famous Sanskrit play by Bhavabhuti. Directed by Prasanna Athale, this production makes imaginative use of
traditional Bharat Natyam Margam (repertoire) to project the main episodes from the play.
FROM DARKNESS TO DAWN
In 1997, to celebrate the 50th year of India's
independence Kalavardhini has produced this unique group venture based on
Pt.Nehru's famous book "Discovery of India". Conceived and directed by Dr. Smt. Sucheta
Chapekar, this production showcases the important landmarks in ancient Indian history.
It uses free dance technique with traditional gesture language and is based on Indian classical
instrumental music. It can truly be called a
representative of modern approach towards Indian classical dance.
LAYA-LEENA
Laya or Rhythm can be felt within the body of a human
being as well as outside. This production based on the contemporary dance technique exploits the many dimensions of
Laya and its import on human
beings. The concept, choreography, and direction is by Arundhati Patwardhan and Manasi Pimple.
URJA
Sun is the prime source of energy for life around
us. Man with his
intellect, in his evolutionary path, understood the power of this energy
and tried to command it. This duet presentation makes imaginative use of the
strong and flowing lines of the Bharat Natyam and Kathak techniques respectively.
It puts forward a question whether this energy is for creation and betterment
of life or its destruction ? Concept and choreography and presentation is by Arundhati Patwardhan and Leena
Ketkar.
NAYIKA
This is a group presentation depicting a woman in love,
reacting differently in eight different situations traditionally known as Ashta
Nayika. Though the technique is pure Bharata Natyam, Nritta or pure rhythmic
dance used in a creative manner to generate different moods, is a unique feature
of this full length production. Concept and direction by Dr. Smt. Sucheta Chapekar
RITU SAMHARAM
Based on the Sanskrit poetic work of the same name by the famous
poet Kalidas this group production based on pure Bharata Natyam technique creates
beautiful dynamic visuals to recreate the ambiance of various seasons which bring in
total changes in nature and human beings. Choreography - Prasanna Athale. Music - Smita Mahajan
ANANDAKAND
In this dance drama the focal points from the epic
Ramayan powerfully brought out. This is composed in the creative dance style
'Nritya
Ganga' (originated by Dr. Smt. Sucheta Chapekar) which is a blend of Hindustani classical
music and Bharata Natyam. Dance direction - Ashwini Ekbote.
LEELA DARU
Yet another prestigious group presentation of Kalavardhini which
combines classical Bharata Natyam technique with contemporary approach. This is an
imaginative presentation of eight different choreographies making minimum use of the
word element. Instead of a theme, they exploit various ideas.
Apart from these productions Kalavardhini can present many types of solo
performances in traditional Bharat Natyam and Nritya Ganga style.
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