CHATURANG

(Pic: Manesh Maharaj)

Manesh Maharaj to appear in commemorative programme.

Directed and presented by Smt. Kantharuby as part of the 150 years celebration of the arrival of Indians in South Africa, Chaturang (literally meaning four colours) features four of the famous Indian classical dance styles by national and international exponents.

Using the body as a medium of communication, the expression of dance is perhaps the most intricate and developed, yet easily understood art form. The fascination for Indian dance all over the world is indicative of the deep-felt need to use the human body to express and celebrate the great universal truths. Indian dance does just that in a heightened, reverential form. Also, since dance is physical and visual, it illuminates the Indian culture in a direct manner, playing on the sensibilities of the onlooker. “

Featuring Manesh Maharaj, further KZN performances of Chaturang take place on May 22 at the Winston Churchill Theatre, Leinster Road in Pietermaritzburg at 19h00 for 19h30.(tickets from Niveshan 082 337 4216, Cheryl Naidoo 033 391 3360 or Rowen 074 544 0986) and on May 23 in Estcourt.

The Consul General of India will host a workshop on May 19 at Kingsmead Office Park in Durban at 17h30 for 18h00. Entry is free. For more information contact 031 332 7020 Ext. 101 or 082 971 7537.

There will also be performances in Port Elizabeth, Springs, Lenasia and Pretoria.