AN EXALTED STYLE OF DANCE

A neatly presented nritta coupled with geometric lines is the phrase that explains the performance of Divya.V.G. for the Indian Fine Arts society. Her commitment and sincerity towards the art form was evident from the way she carried herself throughout the khanda alarippu that kick started the repertoire. The Neelambari pada varnam elevated the recital with many intricacies like the rhythmic ethukkadai theermanam sans the sollukattu. When subtlety and grace marked the Abhinayaa aspect of the Varnam, non executable jathis at some places revealed her tiredness and the lack of stamina left the audience wondering whether “grace or fatigue?” She moved efficiently and fluently between araimandis to muzhumandis, without any superfluous moves. Then followed the javali well choreographed by Smt.S.Divyasena; moreover well presented. Divya drew a clear picture of the naayika’s mind be it the infantile acts to grab the hero’s attention or her possessiveness and it was an entertaining number. The Thillana set in Revathi was a perfect finish though there was a lack of stamina observed. The dancer’s costume drew interest to convention. Sri. Srikanth’s in depth vocal accompaniment, Sri.Haribabu’s vivacious and highly professional mridangam lent a helping hand to the recital that gave the audience “a feel good” factor to take home.