‘Abhyudaya Utsav’ to feature solo and duet renditions

Dancer Subbulakshmi Rana is set to launch the two-day dance fest in the city

Post the pandemic pause, films, fashion and food businesses have made a comeback in the city, followed by art and cultural activity. In the last few months, one got to see many music and dance events unfolding with increased audience attendance.

A two-day dance fest, ‘Abhyudaya Utsav’ will be held by Subbulakshmi’s Nrityashala featuring performances by veteran and up-and-coming dancers on June 3 in the city.

“Abhyudaya signifies the sunrise. Art is to realise reality and experience liberation and joy. Our dance event allows the students of the classical art form to watch eminent classical dancers for inspiration and reinforcement of their passion,” says Subbulakshmi Rana who is a Bharatanatyam dancer, storyteller and the founder of Subbulakshmi’s Nrityashala.

An alumnus of Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai, Subbulakshmi intends to bring back 'Margam', the traditional set course of the dance form, while keeping the thematic performances alive. With an intent to promote solo and duet performances, Subbulakshmi has chosen artists who would bring in the uniqueness and charm of these formats.

As part of the dance fest, dancers Nideesh and Indu Mohan, Directors of Indisha, Chennai and faculty of Kalakshetra Foundation, Subbulakshmi and her daughter Lasya Rana will be showcasing the duet rendition.

Classical dancer and actor Ashrita Vemuganti will give a solo performance followed by an ensemble by the students of Subbulakshmi’s Nrityashala.

Subbulakshmi started learning Bharatanatyam at the age of 10 from T Keshav Narayan and Jayalakshmi Narayan and moved to Kalakshetra at 21.