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Hans India
6 days ago
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- Hans India
Tanusree Shankar to light up Hyderabad stage with ‘Monsoon Dreams'
Hyderabadis set to witness an evening of expressive dance and cultural splendour as legendary dancer-choreographer Tanusree Shankar brings her celebrated production, Monsoon Dreams, to the city. Presented by Chowrangee, a growing platform for the arts in Hyderabad, the performance will take place on July 26, 2025 at the historic Taramati Baradari. Monsoon Dreams is more than just a dance show—it's a poetic tribute to the season of renewal. Through evocative choreography and visual storytelling, the production captures the rhythms of the monsoon, the emotions it stirs, and the eternal cycle of longing, loss, and hope. Drawing from Indian classical traditions and infused with contemporary flair, the performance promises an immersive sensory experience for audiences. At the heart of the evening is Tanusree Shankar, an icon of contemporary Indian dance and the artistic director of the Tanusree Shankar Dance Company. A pioneer in her field, she carries forward the Uday Shankar legacy, blending Indian classical and folk dance with elements of Western movement. Her company has performed in over 40 countries, earning acclaim for productions that are as intellectually rich as they are visually stunning. Recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Woman of Excellence Award by FICCI, Tanusree Shankar's work bridges cultures and generations. Monsoon Dreams, like much of her repertoire, explores the universal human spirit through dance—rooted in heritage, yet constantly evolving. The evening is hosted by Chowrangee, a Hyderabad-based initiative by the Bengal and Beyond Foundation, committed to fostering cross-cultural dialogue through theatre, music, dance, and visual arts. Inspired by Bengal's cultural ethos, Chowrangee creates inclusive spaces for meaningful artistic experiences, aiming to bridge India's diverse communities through creativity. With Monsoon Dreams, Chowrangee continues its mission to offer high-calibre performances that engage, inspire, and bring together audiences through shared artistic expression.
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
NATYA VRIKSHA's World Dance Day festival features an impressive line-up of artistes
NATYA VRIKSHA is all set to present the 18th edition of its special event, organised each year to mark World Dance Day. It is conceived and curated by senior Bharatanatyam dancer Geeta Chandran. 'World Dance Day is a moment to pause and celebrate what dance brings into our lives, not just technique or tradition, but emotion, truth and transformation. This festival is our offering to the art, and to the young dancers who will carry it forward,' says Geeta Chandran. What sets this festival apart is its inclusive embrace of classical, contemporary and experimental dance forms. This year's line-up includes performances by Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi and Odissi artistes. Each day, the festival opens with a workshop 'Movement and Dance Aesthetics', to be conducted by dancer and choreographer, Tanusree Shankar. Over the course of two days, there will be a witty theatrical retelling of an ancient story, scripted and performed by Ramaa Bharadvaj as well as a lecture by Ashok Vajpeyi on how dance, while rooted in the present, opens portals to imagination, memory and transcendence. There will also be performances by Madhura Bhrushundi (Bharatanatyam), Dheerendra Tiwari (Kathak), Abhinaya Nagajothy (Kuchipudi) and Shashwati Garai Ghosh (Odissi). Another key highlight is the conferment of the sixth NATYA VRIKSHA Lifetime Achievement Award to SPIC MACAY and its founder Kiran Seth, in recognition of their tireless efforts in preserving and promoting India's cultural heritage amongst youth. 'This honour is not mine alone — it belongs to every student who has sat in awe before an artiste, to every volunteer who has given their time to SPIC MACAY, and to every institution that believes in the power of the arts to shape minds and lives,' said Kiran Seth. The World Dance Day Festival 2025 will take place on 26th and 27th April at India International Centre, New Delhi. The festival line-up April 26, 9.30 a.m.: 'Movement and Dance Aesthetics' workshop by Tanusree Shankar. 4.15 p.m.: Lecture: 'Dancing Away' by Ashok Vajpeyi; 6:30 p.m: Young Dancers Festival – Madhura Bhrushundi (Bharatanatyam) and 7.45 p.m.: Dheerendra Tiwari (Kathak). April 27, 9.30 a.m.: 'Movement and Dance Aesthetics' workshop by Tanusree Shankar. 4.15 p.m.: 'Avatarana – The Story of Natya', scripted and performed by Ramaa Bharadvaj; 6:30 p.m.: Young Dancers Festival featuring Abhinaya Nagajothy (Kuchipudi) and 7.45 p.m.: Shashwati Garai Ghosh (Odissi).
