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EVENTS
Celebrating
the glory of bharatanatyam
by Pujanee Galappaththi
 Aru Sri Art theatre will present 'Samprathayam', an exquisite
repertoire of traditional dance from the temple, produced and directed
by Dr Arunthathy Sri Ranganathan, founder of Aru Sri Art Theatre Sri
Lanka. This colorful evening which aims to celebrate the glory of
bharatanatyam will be held on October 30, 2015 at the Sree
Manikkapillayar Kalaiyarangam, Bambalapitiya, from 6.45 p.m. onwards.
Aru Sri Art Theater over the years has been able to staple the prints
of art in the hearts of both local and international audiences.
Productions of the Theater, such as Sri Ram, Sakunthala, Manimekala, and
Jai Ram have been appreciated widely for the perfection and quality of
dance. 'Samprathayam' is considered the leading event organized by the
Aru Sri Dance Theatre for 2015.
The production aims to showcase the beauty, authenticity and prestige
of traditional bharatanatyam as it was performed in temples in ancient
times. The producer holds the view that the portrayal would be an
effective attempt to appreciate and preserve this wonderful form of art
and portray it in its original form. Hence this is a great opportunity
to remind ourselves of the beauty of this conventional dance form, the
influence it has on contemporary societies and prevent its deterioration
in the height of modern dance trends.
 Founder
of Aru Sri Art Theatre, the director and producer of 'Samprathayam
2015', Kalasuri Dr. Arunthathy Sri Ranganathan, a senior broadcaster, a
reputed musician, composer, choreographer, media consultant and
lecturer, is well known for her dynamic innovations in music
compositions, especially for dance and multi-cultural concerts on ethnic
harmony. The promising presentation and pristine productions of the
Theatre has enabled the students to be a part of several international
fora such as 'Oslo Mela' in Norway, 'Ferde Folk Music and Dance
Festival', 'Shanghai Music and Dance Festival', 'Voice of Asia Festival'
in Kazakhstan, 'New Opera House' opening in Norway, 'International
Ramayana Festival' in India and Indonesia, 'Glimpses of Angkor Wat and
Angkor' in Singapore collaborations with Apsaras Arts Singapore and
numerous other multi-cultural concerts on Ethnic Harmony.
A collection of the most talented performers of the theatre will
perform in 'Samprathayam', described as an exploration of 'bharatanatyam
in its purest form.
'Samprathayam' is open to all dance lovers on invitation. For
invitations and reservations contact 0774502506 |
