(Manesh Maharaj & Yshrene Moodley)
The
Natya Kalalayam – Academy of music and dance will stage Samyuktam, A Kathak and Bharat Natyam dance performance by Shri
Manesh Maharaj and Srimati Yshrene Moodley on November 1 at the Pattundeen
Theatre in Chatsworth and November 2 at the Truro Hall in Pietermaritzburg..
Produced
and directed by Guru Srimati Kantharuby Munsamy, Samyuktam juxtaposes two of India’s most cherished and loved
classical dance forms namely Bharat Natyam & Kathak highlighting their
similarities and differences. Hailing from Northern India, Kathak is
characterized by intricate footwork and breath-taking pirouettes which
contrasts against the graceful geometric lines and sculptural beauty of Bharat
Natyam which hails from Southern India.
Transcending
all barriers of language, gender, religion and the material body, Manesh and
Yshrene merge their unique art-forms to form one entity which is steeped in
divinity and spiritual energy.
Samyuktam includes sacred works by
Tulsidas, Arunagiri Nather, Mahakavi Barathiyar, Meerabai, Thirugynanasambandar,
Chit Swami and Madurai R Muralidharan among others. Appealing to a diverse
audience, carefully selected compositions in Tamil, Hindi, Sanskrit, Avadhi
& Braj Bhasha are set to a variety of melodious Ragas and vibrant Talas.
Samyuktam promises to captivate and
enthral with its rich music score, exquisite costumes and vibrant choreography.
Its message aims to promote unity and oneness through dance.
Performances
take place on November 1 at 17h30 at the Pattundeen Theatre (Aryan benevolent
homes in Chatsworth) and November 2 at the Truro Hall in Pietermaritzburg at
17h00. Tickets R60 will be available at the door prior to the performance.
For
further information and organizations wishing to raise funds through Samyuktam, contact 082 422 6865.
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