SPIC MACAY DEHRADUN CHAPTER: Bharatanatyam by Pratibha Prahlad

Friday, February 3, 2012

Bharatanatyam by Pratibha Prahlad

After the soulful Gurmat Sangeet by Prof. Alankar Singh, we are hosting a two day event of Bharatanatyam by Pratibha Prahlad, a cultural visionary, besides being a star performer of Bharatanatyam, her contribution to the field of arts is profound and unparalleled in contemporary dance history.

Starting her performance career at the age of 6, she was hailed a star before she turned 20. Educated, erudite and original, Prathibha has done pioneering work in dance choreographies that combine different classical styles seamlessly and project the unifying thread of Indian dance traditions. With her innovative creativity that transcends the mechanical in the traditional framework, Prathibha’s robust choreographic works have been emulated by many of her peers in the field

She combines in herself various roles of performer, teacher, choreographer, researcher, cultural organizer, arts administrator and media person to all of which she brings exacting standards. Her passionate belief in the strength of traditional forms combined with a contemporary understanding of the changing dynamics in the art world give Prathibha’s dance an aesthetic and immediate appeal. A post graduate degree in Mass Communications, and in English Literature and an enviable experience in the performance, print and television media add to her distinction as an arts interlocutor.

Prathibha writes articles in leading newspapers and is a frequent invitee to seminars and other academic activities internationally. She has produced, directed and acted in television serials. Prathibha Prahlad has also authored a book on Bharatanatyam.

Prathibha has had the fortune of training under some of the best dance Gurus that the country has ever seen-Guru Sri. V.S.Muthuswamy Pillai, Guru Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan, Smt. & Prof. U.S. Krishna Rao and Dr. Vempatti Chinna Satyam.

Prathibha Prahlad heads the Prasiddha Foundation which has established itself as one of the premier cultural organization of the country. Through her Organization, she has championed the cause of arts relentlessly and even procured train travel concessions for all artistes traveling for performances.

Prathibha Prahlad conceived and actualized India’s most prestigious multi-art Festival – the Delhi International Arts Festival of which she is the Festival Director. She was also nominated as the Convener of the ceremonies, ceremonial and culture Committee of the Commonwealth Games 2010.

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Unknown said...: Great event .... :); February 6, 2012 at 6:38 AM

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For the past two years SPICMACAY has been an integral part of my life. It has moulded my personality and has educated me in a big way. The cultural enlightment that we undergo with the society has changed my perspective of life, and made me see the world more clearly.

I have always enjoyed interacting with people from different walks of life, and a state convention is a splendid opportunity to do so. I also find that the friends and memories made during the conventions are very long lasting. Moreover, interacting with the artiste during the intensives is a very humbling experience. Their down to earth attitude makes us understand that we have airs for frivolous nothings.

In my life, I like to do things that will benefit me and the humankind in a long run. The strength of our movement and the fact that more and more people are joining it every year is a proof that the future of the movement is even brighter than the present. As our chapter coordinator, Ms. Rupi Mahindroo says, all people who join the movement and choose to be an active part of it are very special people, because there are very few people who have the fortitude to be non-conformist and give culture a chance.

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