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Stage set for the Classical rhythm festival |
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Mumbai, August 22
Starting today, Maharashtrians will follow the dance steps of Draupadi, Sita and Mandodari from epics Ramayana and Mahabhartha. Keli, a Mumbai based organization dedicated to the preservation, development and propagation of the traditional classical art forms celebrates its fifteenth year of existence.
A three-day festival, titled as Keli Classical Women’s Theatre Festival 2007, this extravaganza of classical dance art form will focus on Nangiar Koothu, a sanskrit theatre form which developed as a part of Koodiyattam tradition. To be held on 24th, 25th & 26th August at three different venues, Prithvi Theater, Nalanda Dance Research Centre (Juhu) and ICCUA Auditorium, University of Pune respectively, this will be a treat to watch for people who love art. Keli Classical Women’s Theatre Festival 2007, will feature three strong willed characters of ‘Pancha Kanyas’ ie., Draupadi, Sita and Mandodari in a traditionally choreographed presentation by Usha Nangiar, one of the most accomplished artists of the contemporary Koodiyattam stage.
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Programme Schedule |
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On Friday, 24th August, 2007 at Prithvi Theatre at 7.00 pm. Usha Nangiar and group will present Draupadi followed by Mizhavu Melam by V. K. K. Hariharan and Group |
| Day 2 |
On Saturday, 25th August 2007 (in association with Nalanda Dance Research Centre)at Nalanda Dance Research Centre, Juhu, at 6.30 pm. Usha Nangiar and group will present Sita. |
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On Sunday, 26th August 2007 (in association with Centre for performing Arts, University of Pune) for at ICCUA Auditorium, University of Pune at 6.30 pm., Usha Nangiar and group will present Mandodari |
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| Other participating Artists are : V. K. K. Hariharan, Kalamandalam Rajeev & Sreejith on Mizhau. Kalanilayam Unnikrishnan on Edakka and Kalamandalam Sangeetha on Thalam. Free Entry Passes available at Prithvi Theatre, Rhythum House, Giri Stores Matunga, three days prior to the Festival |
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