Dance is the language of the soul that has been a way of communication and expression since prehistoric times and has transcended boundaries, languages, cultures and hearts of the people. From Bollywood to classical dances, the concluding evening of Meghdutam Fest on 24 November saw a multitude of performances which transformed into one big canvas of community engagement. The humongous crowd witnessed performances ranging from mother and daughter duos to several group performances representing all age groups. Here are the highlights.
Dance performance on Girls Empowerment and Ramayana Dance Drama, was presented by Seema Sarkar’s dance group from Amrapali Silicon City, Sector 76. The choreography of Seema Sarkar was colorful and innovative, notwithstanding the fact that it is a huge challenge to put up a show by small children.
Under the guidance of Abha Atray of a cultural forum, an impeccable and captivating contemporary Bollywood medley dance performance was presented by a group of daughter-mothers from Ram Vihar Army Welfare Society Sector 30. The dance was choreographed by Snehal and Kaashvi.
Sagar Singh, choreographer and dance teacher, presented three dances by residents of 7x societies. Two vibrant and energetic dance performances on a medley of Bollywood songs were presented by the kids. A mesmerizing semi-classical dance performance by a group of 9 ladies, set to the soulful beats of the Taal song, showcased a blend of elegance, grace, and rhythm, with perfect coordination.
Children of Amrapali Princely Estate, Sec 76, presented a group dance featuring a Bengali song, Bajlo chutir ghanta – plus school chale hum plus leke prabhu ka naam on dandiya music, choreographed by Radha ji.
A kathak group dance was presented by dancer and choreographer Sulagna Roy from a school in Sec 75, presenting two eras (kaal) of kathak — Mandir kaal and Darbar kaal — by Krishna vandana, followed by Tarana.
Stellar Kings Court Apartment and Antriksh Greens Apartment (Sector 50), each presented contemporary group dances by their children. Interestingly, Stellar children themselves choreographed their dance performance.
