Neythal Continental Shelf
A BHARATANATYAM SOLO PERFORMANCE BY
LAVANYA RAGHURAMAN
ESPLANADE
THEATRE STUDIO
SATURDAY, 19TH FEBRUARY,2011 8 P.M.
90 MINUTES ( NO
INTERMISSION)
TICKETS :
$25
Lavanya Raghuraman,
a student of the Dhananjayans, is a graceful and
competent dancer with clear footwork The Hindu, Chennai
Lavanya Raghuraman
can dance, sing, play the violin & the veena
The Hindu Chennai
Coastal regions are a melting pot of art and culture, as
attributable to trade-driven voyages from distant lands. The multitude
of cultural influences have given rise to exquisite works of art and
literature, analogous to the confluence of rivers in an ocean.
Furthermore, Indian mythology venerates rivers and oceans
as evidenced from the sculptures of Angkor
Wat depicting the churning of the ocean to obtain
'Amrit', the nectar of immortality.
The Tamil classic, Silappathikaram, describes Poompuhar as a glorious city located
along the seashore that flourished on account of trade. The Kaanal Vari Paadalgal in the epic bear testimony to the cultural
richness of that epoch. Singapore, also a coastal city akin to Poompuhar is thriving
as a global hub for commerce and the arts today. Neythal
- the continental shelf will offer a glimpse into the cultural ethos of these
coastal lands. Neythal will also explore the stories
associated with ocean, the significance of rivers, rain, water
in all forms.
Natya Chudar Lavanya Raghuraman, an
outstanding disciple of the Dhananjayans and the
grand-daughter of the renowned scholar musician, Sangita
Kalanidhi Dr S.Ramanathan, will
portray the beauty of the continental shelf through the genre of Bharatanatyam.
Accompaniments
Lakshmi - Nattuvangam,
R.Vanathy -Vocal,
V.Vedakrishnan Mridangam,
Gokul -Violin & Flute
and
R.Banumathy - Veena.
Credits
Mentor & Guide - The Dhananjayans
Concept & Choreography Lavanya Raghuraman
Resource person Dr S.Raghuraman
Production : alapana
arts ltd, Singapore