Nadam institute performs for kinkini

Kinkini dance school celebrates its 28th year anniversary. As a part of the anniversary celebration Nadam performed on the 22nd january.

Nadam is a Kathak institute headed by Nandani and Murali.

They are a happy married couple who dance and also teach dance.

Kathak is something i always wanted to and want to learn, its just that there is this time which is not letting me to learn.

Nadam started their performance with a Ganesha Vandana- It was a composition of stuthi on lord Nataraja moving on to Ganesha. It was a duet performance by the couple themselves. Their foot work was amazing and chemistry was a burst out.

They moved on to theen taal- This piece consisted of 16 beats in three stages and three speeds where the explained the speed in which the water flows. It also included the swaal jawab where 2 people do and the rest of the troupe copy the same. this was done excellently i was baffled by seeing the foot work and co ordination.

Varsha- Depiction of monsoon, thunder,Rain drops, water spells and Dancing of Peacock. This item was mind blowing excellent piece, well depicted conveyed clearly to the audience.

Ruseela Madhav- How can any one forget this person? Yes! it is him the cutest lord Krishna. this was a complete abhinaya piece by the couple. The chemistry was wonderful here. I can say this was the best item out of all because it interacted well with the audience and i was mesmerized floating into the world of krishna.

Tharana- Its usually the last item presented in a Kathak program. This item depicts the end of a show. In this item the co dancers and the couple came in together and persented the item very nicely. Though Nandini and Murali are the teachers they never seemed like a teacher they looked like one among the students.

After watching the show it makes me even more interested to learn kathak its so graceful and nice.

ABHINAVA DANCE COMPANY

Born in 1994, ‘Abhinava’ came into being with a passionate vision to make traditional Indian dance more accessible to audiences in India and across the world. Over many inspired years, ‘Abhinava’ evolved under the creative leadership of the renowned dancing couple, Nirupama and Rajendra and metamorphosed into Abhinava Dance Company.

Rooted in the Indian dance tradition of Kathak and Bharathanatyam, Abhinava Dance Company is constantly exploring new creative ways of bringing out the true essence of Indian dance. It has evolved its own distinct style of presentation by fusing ethnic and modern genres of dancing. Its musical compositions are a confluence of traditional Indian classical music with a wide range of global music that includes Jazz, Spanish and World Music. Each dance composition is carefully crafted with intricate detailing in synchronization, choreography patterns, thematic costumes and suitable light & stage effects.

Abhinava Dance Company has a diverse repertoire of work under its extensive portfolio, combining the best of the East and the West. The Company has performed to packed audiences across India, Europe, America, Africa and the Middle East.

Abhinava Dance Company today has a kaleidoscopic personality aimed towards dancing excellence. From a purely performance oriented entity Abhinava has evolved into a multifaceted Dance Company that engages in a wide range of dance-oriented activities. Beyond active performances, the Company offers regular training in traditional Indian Dances at the Abhinava School of Dance. Under the expert tutelage of Nirupama & Rajendra, budding talent is nurtured, their skills are carefully honed and learning dance is made into an enjoyable experience. For dance aficionados, regular dance workshops are also conducted at various educational & community centres in India and abroad. Studio performances with interactive sessions between artists and art lovers are organized at Abhinava’s exclusive dance studio in Bangalore, creating several opportunities to access dance at various levels.

Abhinava Dance Company is also deeply aware of its Corporate Social Responsibility. The Company is consciously engaged in supporting the needy sections of the society, raising funds through its performances for charitable organizations in India, Switzerland and USA

Dr Maya Rao

Internationally reputed dancer choreographer, Dr. Maya Rao
is the only Indian with a Post Graduate certificate in Choreography from the USSR and the recipient of several awards including the
National Award (President of India )award for Choreography from the
Sangeet Natak Akademi, the Karnataka State Award, the prestigious Shantala Award from the Govt. of Karnataka, the Emeritus Fellowship from the H.R.D. Govt. of India and an honorary doctorate by the Bangalore university

Smt Maya Rao has been invited to Europe, U.S.A, U.S.S.R, on many occasions as a consultant choreographer and as a Jury member for international projects. Smt Maya Rao was trained in Kathak under Padmasri Sri. Shambu Maharaj of the Lucknow Gharana and
Sri Sunderprasad of the Jaipur Gharana.

Her solo recitals and dance dramas imbibed both styles winning much acclaim in India and abroad and she has led cultural delegations to over 28 countries.

Maya Rao was made Chairperson of the Karnataka State Sangeet Nritya Academy (1987 – 1990) during which period she initiated National Performing Arts Festivals at Heritage Monuments – Somanathapura (1988), Pattadakkal (1989) and Halebid (1990).

The SANGEET NATAK AKADEMI AWARD also known as the PRESIDENT’S AWARD, for yeoman service rendered in the field of Choreography in 1989 from the Government of India.

EMERITUS FELLOWSHIP for Eminence in Dance from the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in 1999.

KARNATAKA STATE SANGEET NRITYA ACADEMY AWARD, for Dance in 1968.

RAJYOTSAVA AWARD , From Karnataka State in 1986 for spreading awareness of
Indian Dance and Culture in our State.

SHANTALA AWARD, Karnataka’s most coveted award for Excellence in Art in 2000.

DELHI STATE SAHITYA KALA PARISHAT AWARD.

DISTINGUISHED KONKANI AWARD, from the T.M.A. PAI FOUNDATION, Manipal,

NRITYA VILAS from SUR SINGARSAMSAD, Mumbai,

NATYA KALARATNA, from Gayana Samaj, Bangalore,

DISTINGUISHED GURU AWARD, from THE KANNADA KOOTA’S, U.S.A.

Vyjayanthi Kashi- The guru

A Dancer, Actress, therapist, thinker and brilliant choreographer, Vyjayanthi Kashi, has voracious intellectual appetite that makes her one of the most fascinating people at any Art form...Eastern Eye-UK

Vyjayanthi Kashi's career spans an impressive spectrum of performance, choreography, therapy, teaching and research.

Her works has been featured in several international festivals. She is the current chairperson of
the Karnataka Sangeet Nritya Academy and also serves on the Arts and Cultural Committee of
the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural, Government of India.

Her film and television credits include documentaries and interviews in the broadcasting media. She
is a regular motivational speaker and workshop leader, speaking on Arts and life, dance and yoga, therapy and body language, creativity and collaborations in the arts. With a vision to promote artistic and professional excellence, she founded Shambhavi School of Dance in 1993 and trained many dance aspirants round the world.

KINKINI is one of the leading organizations in Karnataka involved in the promotion, propagation and popularization of Indian classical dance forms of India, for the last 24 years Pursuant to one of its objectives of encouraging young and talented classical dancers by providing proper stage to perform, KINKINI has, since its inception in 1983 has been regularly conducting NRITHYOTSAVA, a national level annual festival of classical dances, featuring especially of young and highly talented performing artists, in tandem with eminent and established senior artists not only from Karnataka, but also from other States, before audiences comprising avid youngsters as well as connoisseurs and cognoscenti.. While Bangalore is the venue of these annual festivals, Kinkini has conducted festivals at Chennai and Delhi. So far more than 350 dance artistes including dance troupes have been featured in the festivals

The festival is an eagerly awaited cultural event. The festival also provides an opportunity to lay persons to get an insight into the rich traditions of all forms of our classical dances .



These programmes are open to public free of any charges and these accounts for record turnout of appreciative audiences every day.

Kinkini has periodically been conducting workshops on different aspects of dance and seminar on subjects relating dance. It is involved in production and presentation of dance dramas and features for some of which with financial support from Government of India, Department of Culture has been received.

Kinkini maintains a small reference library of books, journals, audio/video recordings on dance and music.

Kinkini has a training section in Bangalore to train serious students interested in learning Bharatanatyam.
Funding for its activities are sought and received from the Government of Karnataka, and Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi besides raising resources from non-Government agencies.

Activities of KINKINI have also been taken to places beyond the Country for which Guru.Rangashree, Artistic Director of KINKINI, performer and teacher of repute has been taking special interest. Kuwait chapter has been functioning since 2002 and its activities have won encomia from press and public alike. Kinkini Kuwait chapter is well known for its professional programme presentation.

The high standards have never been a compromise for KINKINI when engaged in Propagation and popularization of Classical Dances in its purest form. The training wing of KINKINI under the baton of Guru.Rangashree has brought into foray 20 young talent who have performed their Arangetram and pursuing this fine art with sincerity and dedication

Boogie Woogie

Boogie Woogie is an Indian Television dance show that airs on Sony Entertainment Television. In 2008, the series was named with the "Videocon" because it was sponsored by Videocon. Debuting in 1995, the show is hosted by popular Indian film and television personalities, Naved Jaffrey and Ravi Behl, who also co-created the show with Javed Jaffrey, who appears as the permanent celebrity judge. The show was relaunched by Sony Entertainment Television in 2003. It has become the longest lasting dance show in India, going for its 15th year on air this year.

The dance show has become so popular on Indian television that they have been afforded the opportunity to produce special championship shows, such as kids' championships, teen championships and celebrity championships, in which various Indian celebrities, such as Juhi Chawla, Esha Deol, Dia Mirza, Govinda, Vivek Oberoi and Ritesh Deshmukh have participated. According to the Sony Entertainment Television Asia website, "there are no prizes for winning...loads of accolades, applause and appreciation".

The show held auditions for its new season contestants from February 16–20 in Mumbai. The new season began on Sony Entertainment Television Asia in mid-March.

The series ended its long running season on October 2, 2009, and is replaced by the new dance series Dance Premier League. However, the series is said to be return after Dance Premier League ends.

It is shot in Mehta Industrial Estate in Andheri, Mumbai.

Just Dance - Hrithik’s quest for the Ultimate Dance Champion of the World!

Welcome to the most exciting dance reality show of the year, where you see the best dancers from across the world compete with each other for the coveted title of the Ultimate Dance Champion. Hrithik Roshan, the superstar of dance, will judge and select the best dance talent in the world along with Bollywood’s favourite dance gurus, Farah Khan and Vaibhavi Merchant.

After unnerving auditions & undergoing rigorous training, the contestants will be handpicked by Hrithik. But what sets this dance show apart is that Hrithik, the epitome of dance and a perfectionist at heart, will look not just for technique, but also for the passion that drives each contestant to dance beyond their own expectations.

Contestants will not just get a chance to showcase their talent, but also get the opportunity to be groomed by highly acclaimed dance experts. Experts who will coach them to achieve their dream – to perform before Hrithik - is the most exhilarating phase of the competition. The selected Ultimate Dance Champion will then match his steps with none other than Hrithik Roshan himself!

Hrithik’s debut on television, never-seen-before performances and talent from across the globe will make Just Dance the Ultimate Dance Reality Show ever seen!

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is a television reality show and the Indian version of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and ABC's Dancing with the Stars

Concept

Sony Entertainment Television brings Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa with new celebrities and well-known faces to perform with professional dance partners on a highly competitive stage. The show is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions in India.

The show's format is taken from the Strictly Come Dancing show on BBC One in UK, which has been a huge success in over 30 countries like America, Australia, New Zealand, and Italy, where it is known as Dancing with the Stars. However, the Indian version has been extensively remodelled to appeal to the country's viewers.[1]

The dances are typically more exuberant than on its sister programmes around the world, owing to India's unique Bollywood traditions. Also because of the strong Bollywood approach, India is the only country to not have live music with an in-house band. The show is also pre-recorded, unlike the UK's Strictly Come Dancing and other spin-offs.[1] All the ballroom and Latin dances are performed as Bollywood-themed showdances (US: freestyles) rather than with strict 'syllabus' ballroom or Latin technique.

The Hosts


Archana Puran Singh
Parmeet Sethi

The Judges



Farah Khan
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Shilpa Shetty

Nach Baliye is a dance, reality-television series on the Indian STAR Plus channel. The contestants are couples who are television stars. The first and second season aired on Star One and then shifted to Star Plus. Its name in Punjabi is inspired by a song from the Bollywood film Bunty Aur Babli

Concept

Celebrity couples compete against one another. Major names in the television industry were given a platform to showcase another side of their persona.

Judges

Season 1

Saroj Khan
Malaika Arora Khan
Farhan Akhtar
Hosts

Season 1

Sangeeta Ghosh
Shabbir Ahluwalia

Lux Dance India Dance – Sabse Bade Star Ki Khoj

Dance India Dance is a reality dance show which is aired on Indian satellite television channel Zee TV. The show is produced by UTV Software Communications and is known to be India’s biggest dance reality show until present.

Choreographers

The show is to be choreographed by some of the most popular Indian choreographers, such as Terrance Lewis , Remo D’Souza and Geeta Kapoor.
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The Grandmaster (Judge)

After judging a dance reality show on a Bengali channel, now Bollywood’s original disco king Mithun Chakraborty is set to judge a show on Zee TV.

The National Award winning actor, who became a dancing sensation in the 1980s with hits like Disco Dancer, will now be seen judging every step and move of participants on the show.

Format of the Show

Lux Dance India Dance is a contest between 18 participants who have been divided into three groups of 6 participants as Geeta ki Gang, Terence ki Toli and Remo ke Rangeele.

Host of the Show

The Gujarati chocolate boy Jay Bhanushali , and Soumya Tandon , are the hosts. Lux Dance India Dance goes on air from 30th January 2009, every Friday and Saturday at 9:30 pm.

Message from the CEO Nitin Vaidya

Zee TV is known for creating platforms like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and India’s Best that allows a common man to exhibit his talent. Where other channels are focusing on celebrity based reality shows, Zee TV goes back to its ethos, this time capturing a different form of art, Dance. We have selected the best dancing talent from the nook and corner of the country. These are common people who are passionate about dancing. That’s the kind of ardent worship towards this art form that we were in search of. Getting Mithun Da to be the grand master was a step towards ensuring that the final judgment lies in the hands of someone who is tantamount to dance. This format was a big hit on Zee Network’s regional channels and we are hopeful that the legacy continues on the flagship channel, Zee TV, as well. Our title sponsor for the show is Lux.