03-05-2025
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- United News of India
Melodious footsteps celebrate spirit of classical dance in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, May 3 (UNI) The stage came alive with rhythm and grace as over 150 classical dancers from 20 academies gathered for a spectacular day-long celebration of Indian dance forms at the CESS Auditorium in Greenlands, Begumpet.
The event, titled Muvvala Savvadi (Melodious Footsteps), was organised by Amrutha Cultural Trust and featured performances across four major classical styles—Kuchipudi, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Andhra Natyam—from 1000 to 1700 hours on Saturday.
Audiences were treated to a visual and spiritual feast as dancers of all ages presented their art with devotion, technical finesse, and vibrant expression. Esteemed guests at the event included Andhra Natyam exponent and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Kala Krishna and retired IAS officer Vinod Agarwal. Both lauded the organisers for their efforts in reviving classical dance and praised the event for 'resurrecting the soul of the art'.
The performances were evaluated by a panel of jury members including Shirusha Amar, Padma Denduluri, Vanashree Proddatur, Veena Ganesh, Sunila Gollapudi, Sushma Uday Mahanti, and Chaitanya Kusumapriya, who commended the unique expressions, synchronisation, and artistry displayed by each academy. Awards were presented in categories such as abhinaya, group coordination, audience engagement, mudras, costume design, and digital spotlight.
Participating academies included Nrityanjali Kuchipudi Natyalayam, LahariShree Nrutya Niketan, Natya Sandhya Kuchipudi Dance Academy, SKM Fine Arts Academy, Tarangini Kathak Kendra, Sri Radhika Sangeet & Nritya Academy, and several others—each contributing to the day's cultural vibrance with captivating performances.
Representing Amrutha Cultural Trust, organisers Vishal Arya, Revathi Puppala, Seetha Anand Vaidyam, and Anupama emphasised their commitment to nurturing classical arts. 'Indian classical dancers are the torchbearers of our culture. Their journey is one of discipline and devotion. Through Amrutha Cultural Trust, we strive to support and spotlight their work,' they said.
Trust founders Rajesh Pagadala and Bhargavi Pagadala highlighted the organisation's broader vision, including the annual Natyatoranam festival and plans to make Hyderabad a prominent hub for classical dance. 'With events like Muvvala Savvadi, we aim to provide a unified platform for academies and help revive interest among newer generations,' they noted.
As the final performance concluded, the resonant rhythms lingered, leaving behind a lasting impression of tradition, artistry, and soulful dedication, a statement said.
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