Monsoon, the season that rejuvenates nature with its refreshing downpour, was celebrated with vivacity at Chhayanaut auditorium on Saturday through vibrant dance numbers, synchronised with timeless Tagore songs and poems highlighting the season.
The presentation titled Badal Meghe Madol Baaje by Nrityanandan was directed and choreographed by Sharmila Bandopadhyay.
The performance began with group dances by Nrityanandan artistes led by Sharmila Bandopadhyay. A mixture of classical and contemporary, the brilliantly choreographed and well-coordinated dance numbers kept the spectators engrossed throughout the presentation.
Two male artistes of Nrityanandan danced with the song Bajramanik diye at the programme. The artistes were full of spirit and vigour, representing the strength of the thunderous monsoon.
Dance was not the only thing that made the evening so enjoyable. Noted recitation artiste Bhaskar Bandopadhyay’s recitation of extracts depicting the beauty of monsoon from Tagore’s Gitanjali, Barshamangal and Chinnapatra in-between dance recitals added a different dimension to the production altogether. Bandopadhyay created a magical atmosphere with ease in the hall through his voice full of spontaneity and liveliness.
The dancers were capable of transmitting the energy and exuberance of monsoon to the spectators while they danced with Esho shyamolo sundoro. Dressed in sky-blue outfits, the dancers moved with swiftness and agility, thus creating an impression of fast-moving monsoon clouds on stage. The performers descended from the stage to dance in close proximity of the audience before quickly moving back, turning it into a moment of joie de vivre for themselves as well as the spectators.
The season’s romance and the heart’s desires for a beloved during the rain were craftily projected by dancers through a group recital with the song Emon diney taare. A duet dance recital with the song Nil anjaan received loud applauses from the audience.
‘It was a magnificent evening. The dance performances were mind-blowing. I really enjoyed it,’ Sarothi Hayder, a teacher who lives in Mohammadpur shared with New Age.
‘The show was nicely planned and well-executed, particularly the sound and light effects to create an impression of thunder and lightning. The effects made the production realistic and definitely increased the appeal of the dance recitals,’ said Murtaja Ahmed Joy, a university student.
-With New Age input
