Odissi Dance recital

Had been for the Art Hop in Pune yesterday.  Been reading about it for some time in Pune Mirror and I thought I should take a look.

To visit 30 workshops in 14 locations is a challenge and I am sure none could have visited all the location in a day.  I managed to have a glimpse of most of them and if anyone asks me “What did you like the best?” I would say The Odissi dance at Oakwood Senses.

It was really mesmerising. I thought I would click some pictures along with some video clips (for my blog) and move on to the next location, but once the performance started I just let it roll and finally captured all the recitals that they had to offer.

I liked the way they went about it with one young lady explaining the meaning of the dance recital

and another dancer enacting what was being said.

Then came the actual performance by Ms Aparna and Ms Varda.

The stamping of the feet and striking a pose is clearly visible in the video  which is the special characteristic of this dance (known as the Bhangas -stance)  It was a pleasure to watch their synchronised movement.

The applause at the end of each recital was not as loud as it should be, probably because of the thin crowd (due to the distribution of people over many locations) added to the fact that many were holding a camera (like me) 
Was not very happy with the lighting, but then the light engineer had to show his "skills" I suppose.

At the end of the performance it was nice to see the audience come over and congratulate the duo.

In the morning I saw the same group practice and give a demonstration at the Oakwood Bistro

Am attaching the videos that I compiled on them.