Natyanamasya
Natyanamasya was the Bharatanatyam Rangapravesham of ShriGowri Upadhya presented on 20th April 2024 under the guidance of Guru Shri Ashok Kumar, Natyanjali School of Dance.
A Rangapravesham is the debut stage performance of a student of Indian classical dance. It also signifies as the first full-length solo dance performance by the dancer after several years of training and rigorous practice.
The following photo essay contains stills from this momentous occasion, as presented by Gowri.
A Rangapravesham is the debut stage performance of a student of Indian classical dance. It also signifies as the first full-length solo dance performance by the dancer after several years of training and rigorous practice.
The following photo essay contains stills from this momentous occasion, as presented by Gowri.
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For a dancer, the art of getting ready is as sacred as the performance itself.
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Contemplating the upcoming event and the role she plays as a dancer.
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A moment of prayer before the commencement of show. Instants before taking the stage.
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A token of gratitude for the musicians who add onto the whole experience of the performance.
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Lost in emotion.
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In the spotlight.
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Emerging from the light.
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Emitting power, poise and the fierceness of Goddess Durga.
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The symphony of musicians and the beats of the dancer’s feet creates rhythmic beauty.
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Conveying a story using a combination of mudras (hand gestures) and abhinaya (facial expressions).
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Portrayal of pride, vigour and symmetry are few of the important aspects of a dancer’s abhinaya.
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This posture tests the balance and control the dancer possesses.
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Overwhelming emotions on realising the conclusion of the event.
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The concluding pose. Centre stage and in the dimming lights.
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Rangapravesham is a culmination of the combined efforts of the Guru, dancer, musicians, lighting, sound and the audience.