What better way to launch the first copy of the book ‘ASHTA NAYIKAS ‘ than dance? Different forms of dance depicted each nayika bhava, in their own unique style and beauty. Namitha BalaKrishna Rao, one of Nritarutya’s senior performers of Youth wing repertory danced the Kalahantarita nayika (who pines for her lover, having sent…
Continue reading...Photography & Concept : Rony Dutta For Art Bangalore 2011 Exhib for Gallery Sublime, UB City Alternative Ending (Homage to the piece Gandaberunda) This work celebrates the triumph of truth & unison. Costume courtesy Anshu Arora Sen & Jason Cheriyan for Small Shop I Dreamt of Kali 1 (Homage to the piece Kali)…
Continue reading...Braving a post injury phase, Pia reminisces working on Mayuri Upadhya’s solo choreography. I performed a solo piece as part of NRITARUTYA, choreographed by Mayuri at the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai on the 16th of September for an intimate audience. The dance was based on the theme of the ingredients that go into…
Continue reading...Event information Spread over three long days of summer; The Music, Arts & Dance Festival, is an annual extravaganza that will promote India’s most fascinating destinations, and showcase an eclectic mix of traditional & contemporary music, arts, dance cutting across genres, from across and beyond the country. This year, the festival unfolds in Ooty;…
Continue reading...When we performed for the 15th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Habitat Center at Delhi, the evening turned magical. A few clicks by Avinash Pascricha and Shobha Deepak Singh. Cos SHE is a goddess Cos power intoxicates Laskhmi – The Goddess of Wealth, Consort of Vishnu The movements swirl in light Time, Space and Energy…
Continue reading...Surprise surprise!! Choreographer, Mayuri Upadhya and team Nritarutya’s professional wing was offered the opening choreography and dance direction in the most awaited mega reality show-Kannada da KOTYADIPATHI. Music score was by ace composer/singer Raghu Dixit. Inspired by the success of Hindi serial “Kaun Banega Crorepati’” hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, Suvarna channel introduces this show into regional…
Continue reading...Origins in collaboration with Erica Kaufman, a dancer, choreographer,yogini, creative expressionist and contact improviser is conducting a workshop, from the 12th to the 15th, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in Bangalore. The workshop aims at exploring contact improvisation as a vehicle of discovery, creativity, and expression. In addition, she is working closely with Nancy Stark Smith, one…
Continue reading...Choreographed by the Upadhya sisters-Mayuri and Madhuri and presented by Nritarutya, Indian Contemporary Dance Trust, “Nav Durga” is a 45 min length mega dance production. Nritarutya, was recently commissioned to create this traditional dance work with an ensemble of 60 artists. Photo Courtesy: Candid Pictures
Continue reading...Mayuri Upadhya, Artistic director of Bangalore based Nritarutya-Indian Contemporary Dance Trust is one of the winners of the International Competition of Choreography Plan. She won the Bronze Prize for India with Gold Prize going to Idit Herman [Israel] and Silver Prize to Martinus Miroto [Indonesia].The final presentation of the 5 finalists who were…
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