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Dec 1, 2010 0

Kuchipudi en Lumiere

Haleem Khan, a dynamic young man is bringing Kuchipudi, the classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh to Lamakaan.

This MBA graduate was trained in Kuchipudi from a tender age and has given more than 300 performances in India and abroad. He has a number of excellent experimental choreographies to his credit.

One of his creations, “Mélange of Dances” (an experimental dance ballet) merging Western Classical Dance with Kuchipudi was supported by the Alliance Francaise and the French Embassy. This program toured major cities in India and met with great appreciation and applause.

He conducted a workshop on fusion of Kuchipudi with Flamenco, along with the famous Spanish dancer Ms Maria Pages and her team.

Among many others, he choreographed & performed “A fusion of Kuchipudi and Thai traditional dance Khon and Lakon Nai” along with a team from Thailand.

In this process, Haleem Khan has proved how innovative one can be while not crossing the boundaries of tradition. His creations reflect this philosophy. Relating to the contemporary while respecting old world values, being modern in outlook and conventional in thought has become a way of life for him.

Through his dedication to the art and passion for what he believes in, Haleem Khan has broken the shackles of religion, language and creed setting an example to the Young India.

True to the tradition of Kuchipudi, Haleem Khan dons the role of female characters, though occasionally, but whenever he does, he enriches the character with his graceful movements and feminine charm. It’s hard to tell when he dances as Satya Bhama that it is the same modern, jean clad young man who is no different from guys of his generation! As a male dancer his art is most vibrant while his vigour and vitality are unrestrained.

Haleem Khan is going to regale the Lamakaan audience with his versatile presentation, switching roles from female to male. His unique dance style is something really worth looking forward to!!

Friday, 3rd December 2010
8 P M

Entry is Rs 50

Oct 8, 2010 0

Alpaviram , – An Evening of Music,Dance and Theatre

HOW FAR WILL YOU GO TO MAKE SOME ONE DO SOMETHING,
HOW FAR WILL YOU GO TO MAKE SOME ONE SMILE,
HOW FAR WILL YOU GO TO MAKE SOME ONE CRY,
HOW FAR WILL YOU GO TO MAKE SOME ONE FEEL DISGUSTED, AND
HOW FAR WILL YOU GO TO MAKE SOME ONE COME FOR A PLAY.

An evening with no issues.. with no scenes.. with no truth.. and no lie, & with no boundaries for anything.

Echo..!! India
Presents

Alpaviram
-An Evening of ‘Randomism’ as we call it.

Conceptualized and directed by Krishna Shukla.

Produced by Avinash Yadav.

Production Manager- Ujwal Reddy & Sailesh Pasupulati.

Come, Experience three Genres of Performing Arts come alive and amalgamating as one.

Date: 24th October, 2010.

Venue: Lamakaan,road no.1, in the lane next to the CBay building, opposite GVK One Mall, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

Passes are priced at Rs.100.

For Details and passes Contact:

Ujwal-9885328176
Sailesh-9966131879

Sep 21, 2010 0

Tarang – An evening of music and dance by Aakruti

Tarang – An evening of music and dance by Aakruti

Aakruti Kathak Kendra (hereafter referred to as “Aakruti”), an educational institution has been founded by renowned Kathak artists Raghav Raj Bhatt and Mangala Bhatt to nurture talent, promote Indian culture and spread the rich traditional classical art of India. The institute has trained over 200 students since its inception.

“Tarang – An evening of music and dance by Aakruti” is being organized to promote the talent of students being trained at the institute. Agenda for the event:

Agenda, October 2nd, 2010

6:45 PM                                       Registration

7:00 PM – 7:05 PM               Welcome address

7:05 PM – 7:20 PM               Invocation songs by Mrs Deepa

7:20 PM – 7:40 PM                Performance by tiny tots (Vakr Thund, Radhe Govind

7:40 PM – 7:50 PM                Break

7:50 PM – 8:10 PM                 Performance by middle level students (Salami, Guru Vandana)

8:10 PM – 8:25 PM                  Performance by senior students (Ganesh Vandana, Tarana, Ladi, Ghat Nikaas)

8:25 PM – 8:30 PM                   Closing by Mangala Bhatt, Founder and Director of Aakruti Kathak Kendra

About the founders of Aakruti Kathak Kendra

Aakruti Kathak Kendra was founded by Mangala Bhatt and Raghav Raj Bhatt in 1992, the first of its kind in South India to nurture talent, preserve and spread the rich folk traditions of India.
Born into a family of artists dedicated to preserving and spreading the rich traditions of India, Raghav Raj inherited dance from his illustrious father Dr Gopal Raj Bhatt, a well-known name in folk and tribal arts in India. Raghav was initiated into dance at the tender age of 5 and was soon drawn to Kathak. Raghav received training from the living maestro Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj. He was also a recipient of National Scholarship from the Government of India and the Central Sangeet Natak Academy, New Delhi. Raghav has traveled and performed widely in India and abroad and has received critical acclaim.
The subtle interplay between form, colourand rhythm is his hallmark and works a lasting influence on a wondering mind. He was also a faculty at Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society, Singapore.
Petite, doe eyed and exquisitely graceful, Mangala performs with restrained refinement that comes from a total awareness of the space that she inhabits. Entering the artistic precincts of Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, Mangala took training under the Kathak maestro late Pandit Durga Lal from whom she absorbed his brilliant technique and mastered the dazzling cadence and subtle nuances of Kathak.
Mangala dances in tandem with her husband Raghav, bringing to the rasika the very best traditions of Kathak. She is hailed as a dancer with a grip over laya. Raghav Raj and Mangala Bhatt have participated in numerous shows in India and abroad.

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