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Concluded
Programmes - 2011
Seasons' schedule 2011
- Dec 8, 2011: Pavithra Srinivasan, Ramayana Sundarakaanda, MFAC hall, Mylapore, 7.30pm
- Dec 9, 2011: Mudhra award of excellence, Infosys Hall, T Nagar, 5pm
- Dec 11 , 2011 : POORNA TRAYEE, Krishna Gana Sabha, 7.30pm
- Dec 14 , 2011 : Vel’s University conferring Doctorate on Dhananjayan, 1pm. Dr. Abdudl Kalam is Chief Guest.
- Dec 17 , 2011 : Sindhu Nadesan, Krishnanjali, Pillayarkoil, Besant Nagar, 6pm
- Dec 20 , 2011 : Ananda Satchidanand, Hamsadwani, 6.30pm
- Dec 21 , 2011 : POORNA TRAYEE , Madhra Festival, Infoys hall, T Nagar, 6.30pm
- Dec 25 , 2011 : Dhriti Sooryakumar, AIMA, Pillayarkoil, Besant Nagar, 6pm
- Dec 26 - 31 , 2011 : NAATYA KALA CONFERENCE, every day from 9am to 1pm
- Dec 26 , 2011 : POORNA TRAYEE , Bharat Kalachar, 7.30pm
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December 9 & 21, 2011
The Dhananjayans were presented The Mudhra Award of Excellence
(instituted in memory of the late Gnanamba and P. Obul Reddy) on Dec
9, 2011 during the inauguration of Mudhra’s 16th Fine Arts Festival.
The
Dhananjayans' Bharatakalanjali repertory presented " POORNA TRAYEE " a
thematic group presentation on 21st December for Mudhra at Infosys
Hall, Ramakrishna Mission school theatre, T.Nagar where Mudhra Annual
Art festival was held.
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November 20, 2011, 6.30-8pm
Natya Yoga: the pra-yoga of
Bharatha Natyam - Lec-Dem by Aparna Ramaswamy for
Natyarangam at Narada Gana Sabha (mini hall), Chennai
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November 19, 2011, 7.30pm
Anand Satchidanandan's performance at The Music Academy Spirit of Youth Festival.
At: Music Academy (Mini Hall)
Flier
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November 13-14, 2011
THE DHANANJAYANS' BHARATAKALANJALI, Chennai presented two
of their famous productions SRI THYAAGARAAJA VAIBHAVAM
& POORNA -THRAYEE (in 3 segments- consisting of
Mythology (Dasavataaram) - History (Ashoka Sangamitra) - contemporary
(Nritta-tarangini-ripples in rhythm) on 13th Sunday & 14th Monday,
November, 2011at Shanmughananda Sangeeta Sabha, Matunga, Mumbai.
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October 23, 2011, 3 - 6 pm
As
a continuation of the dialogue between The Dhananjayans &
C.P.Satyajit as part of Svanubhavam - organized by the performing Arts
team under the leadership of Vidwan T.M Krishna,a
similar session was held on 23rd Oct Sunday between 3 & 6 p.m at the
Bharatakalanjali premises. This was initiated by Deepa Chakravarthi
(A performing artiste and SPIC-MACAY member/ organiser).
Photos of event at Kalakshetra
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October 15, 2011
Natyarangam
(dance wing of Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai)presented
Bharatanaatyam performance of Keerthi Panikkar Bellal & Uttia
Barua, both alumni of The Dhananjayans' Bharatakalanjali between 6pm and
8pm at Narada Gana Sabha.
Keerthi presented 'Shaktiprabhaavam,' a thematic Nrityopahaaram (to
go with the Navarathri season) and Uthio Barua ‘Sri krishnacharitam,’ as
main items. The speciality of this program was that Prasanna Bellal
(Uduppi), an accomplished mandolin concert artist and disciple of
Mandolin Srinivas, was accompanied the Bharatanatyam orchestra,
probably for the first time in Chennai (an experimental venture).
- Keerthi Panikkar Bellal is alumni of Bharatakalanjali, Adyar and MA,
Phd. in Carnatic Music and Naatya from University of Madras. A
professional performing artiste since many years now.
- Uttia Barua, also an alumni of Bharatakalanjali, Chennai holds a
distinction M.A (Naatya) degree from the Rabindra Bharati University,
Kolkotta. A professional artiste with experience of performing,
teaching and choreographing.
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October 12, 2011
Svanubhava, lecture demonstration by the Dhananjayans
followed by "the state of Bharatanaatyam today ", an interactive
session with the Dhananjayans and in conversation with their son
C.P.Satyajit, on 12th October at Kalakshetra, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 41
Time: between 1.30 p.m & 3.00
Organised by the students of performing arts
Photos
For further information https://svanubhava.blogspot.com or email: svanubhava@gmail.com
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September 24-25 ; October 7-9, 2011
A BHARATAKALANJALI ALUMNI
PRESENTATION - Directed and choreographed by Verushka Pather
The Dance Ballet Krsna Leela, part of Natya Ananda’s out reach programs is scheduled for
- Port Elizabeth, Opera House for the 24th & 25th September 2011
- Durban at Sibaya Izulu Theatre the 7th , 8th & 9th October.
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September 10 - 12, 2011
6th Guru Shishya Parampara
Festival presented by Mayadhar Raut School of Oddissi Dance in
collaboration with Indian Council for Cultural Relations
At: Azad Bhawan, (ICCR), New Delhi
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September 9 - 11, 2011
Platinum Jubilee celebration
of Kadri Nrithya Vidya Nilaya Charitable Trust, Mangalore (School of
Bharatantayam and Carnatic Music) at Town Hall, Mangalore. Inauguration
by Sri.Dananjayan.
Nritya Tarangini - Sri Rama Pattabhisheka Bhangam by VP Dhananjayan, Shanta Dhananjayan & Bharatakalanjali troupe .
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August 31, 2011, 7.30pm
Sri Abiramy Nattiyalaya
presented NAATYAARPANAM by Sangeetha Balasingam at Markham Theatre for
the performing arts.
Chief guests: The Dhananjayans
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August 24, 2011, 2pm & 4pm
Sattriya dance performance by
Menaka PP Bora at "The Ediburgh Festival - fringe 2011"
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August 21, 2011, 4.15pm
The Dhananjayans performed
"Nritya Tharangini" with the Bharatakalanjali troupe at the "Sampradaya
Siromani" award function.
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Jul 2 - Aug 2, 2011
23rd year Naatya Adhyayana Gurukulam , FAS Yogaville virginia, USA
(Yogaville camp 2011) A HOME AWAY FROM HOME
The 23rd annual Naatya
Adhyayana Gurukulam camp conducted by The Dhananjayans in Yogaville,
Virginia USA was held between July 2nd to 23rd (1st camp) and July 24th
to 2nd August ( 2nd camp).
One of its kind in the world. Unique learning experience directly
from the legendary dancing couple of India - The Dhananjayans assisted
by Padmarani Rasiah Cantu. Training courses included Naatya, (practical
& theory) Nattuvangam, Sangeetam, Bhajan, Yoga, cultural
discourses, lectures on philosophy and integrated art education.
Application form for camp 1
Application form for camp 2
YOGAVILLE GURUKULAM SENIOR CAMP JULY 24th TO AUGUST 2nd
Contact Padma Rasiah Cantu immediately email : prcan2@gmail.com
For
more details contact:
FAS: 434 969 3210 ; email: fasyogaville@hotmail.com
Padma Rasiah Cantu: 804 262 6281 ; email: prcan2@gmail.com.
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July 23, 2011, 6.45pm
Performance by Manjula
Amaresh to raise funds for Thakkar Bapagrama Service Foundation at
J.S.S.Auditorium, Jayanagar, Bengaluru.
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July 1, 2011, 9:30 to 10:30pm
Kerala Hindus of North America presented Naatyaacharya VP Dhananjayan
and Shanta Dhananjayan (recepients of Padmabhushan). Performance
followed by a short talk on Natya-The Essence of Hyndava Dharma
Babu Parameswaran - Vocal
& Nattuvangam ; Jayasankar Menon - Mridangam ; SunilBhasker - Violin
; Kadappa Raghavendran - Flute
At: Hyatt Regency Crystal
City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202
For Information call: Aparna
Ramaswamy - 240-506-2793/M.G.Menon-240-938-1272 /Prem Nair-571-275-2198
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June 27 - July 1, 2011, from 11am
The Dhananjayans' (Brand
Ambassadors, Dignity Foundation) selection of gorgeous vintage films of
yester years screened at the
Second Dignity Film Festival held
from June 27 to July 1, 2011 at the South Indian Film Chamber
605, T. R. Sundaram Avenue, Thousand Lights, Anna Salai.
Monday June 27th - Kasethaan Kadavuleda (Tamil)
Tuesday June 28th - Iru Kodugal (Tamil)
Wednesday June 29th - Sangam (Hindi)
Thursday June 30th - Paarthal Pasi Theerum (Tamil)
Friday July 1st - Ninaithathai Mudippavan (Tamil)
Chennai Chapter, New No-10,
Old No-27, 45th Street, 9th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai - 83
Ph: 24717232, 24715586.
E-mail: dignityfoundation.chennai@gmail.com Helpline: 044-42133002. |
June 25, 2011, 4pm
Aparna Seetharaman performed
Bharatanatyam in the presence of The Dhananjayans at Albert & Janet
Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303.
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May 22, 2011
The Dhananjayans presided
over Janvi Gajendra's Arangetram (Venugopal Rao's student from Rish
valley School) held in Coimbatore. |
May 7, 2011, 6.30pm
Bharatanaatyam performance by
Monisha Chakravarthy presented by The Dhananjayans, Bharatakalanjali
& Naada Inbam, Mylapore, Chennai.
Venue: Raagasudha Hall (near Nageswara Park), Luz Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai.
Monisha was trained in
Bharatanaatyam under Monica Cooley (a disciple of The Narasimhaacharis)
for 12 years in the USA and attended Yogaville Gurukulam camp under the
Dhananjayans. She completed her arangetram in 2007 and is pursuing her
research and advance training in Bharatakalaanjali, Chennai. Credit for
this performance goes to Smt. Divya Sivasundar who meticulously trained
Monisha under the supervision of the Dhananjayans. |
May 18, 2011
Koodalmanikkam SRI BHARATA
KSHETRAM, annual festival BHAKTI-MANJARI, devotional programs at
Irinjalakkuda, Trissur, Kerala.
Brochure |
Apr 23, 2011
NRITHYASRI Eranakulam
celebrated Guru Kalakshetra Vilasini's 60th Arangetram day in Kottayam.
The Dhananjayans were honored and felicitated. Conducted workshops on
24-04-2011. Bharatakalanjali repertoire and talk about Kalakshetra style
of Bharatanaatyam. |
Apr 21, 2011
NRITYA TARANGINI classical variety at Ramanathan Chettiar Hall from 7 to 8 pm. |
Apr 17, 2011
Bharatakalanjali students
annual class work presentation from 9am to 12 noon. The Dhananjayans
presided over Arangetram of Moneshaa, a student of Shiva Kavithalaya
Academy of Smt. Anuradha. |
Apr 14, 2011
BHAKTI - MANJARI - New production for Tirupathi Venkateswara temple, Brahmotsavam. |
Apr 7, 2011
The Dhannajayans inaugurated PAYYANNUR Bharatakalanjali 15th anniversary. |
Mar 27, 2011
A NEW AUDIO CD WAS RELEASED
BY BHARATAKALANJALI IN COLLABORATION WITH SWATHI SOLUTIONS
P.UNNIKRISHNAN &
V.P.DHANANJAYAN !!! A RARE COMBINATION !!! A COLLECTORS CHOICE !!!
YOU WILL REMEMBER FOR LIFE
UNNIKRISHNAN'S CONCERT WITH
SRIRAMKUMAR (violin), K.V.PRASAD (Mridangam) & KARTHIK (ghatam)
followed by audio CD release by: Sangeeta Vidwan (Dr) T.V.GOPALAKRISHAN -
Smt. NANDINI RAMANI (Bharatanaatyam Exponent , Critic and writer)
received the first copy and felicitated the artistes.
Songs from the CD
-Bharatanaatyam by Yuvakalabhaarati Smt. DIVYA SHIVASUNDAR ( senior
disciple of the Dhananjayans)
Venue: Raaga Sudha Hall, Near
Nageswara Rao Park, Luz church Rd, Mylapore from 10.30am to 12 noon
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Mar 21, 2011
LIGHT ON THE PATH - a
performance on March 21st at Ootty, celebrating the tenth anniversary of
Iqbal Mohammd's Photographic Institution "LIGHT & LIFE ACADEMY"
Concept & direction C.P.Satyajit.
Musicians: Sikkhil GURUCHARAN
(vocal) ANIL SRINIVASAN (Piano) & PURUSHOTTAMAN ( Ganjira)
Performers: THE DHANANJAYANS
& Bharatakalanjali artistes - Deepti Rajesh, Shebana Mangold,
Yasoda.K.P, Sandhya, Ottio Barua, Venkatakrishnan, Anand Satchidanand
& Suresh Sreedhar.
AN EXPERIENCE TO BE CHERISHED:
Great art through the
ages has always enjoyed three characteristics. One, it is truly
timeless and makes as much sense now as it did a hundred years
ago. Two, it transcends barriers of language, demography or
musical style. Hence, a padam from Tanjore or a piano sonata from
Europe share equal room in our hearts. Last, the lives of the
craftsmen - composers, painters, sculptors, scholars and their ilk
are uniformly inspirational. Rising above human suffering and
tests of endurance, these individuals have shown that true devotion
to one's passion and craft can sustain the one ideal that all
humankind strives for - the notion of immortality.
In "Light on the
Path", - a tribute to these master magicians across times. From
Kalidasa, who overcame penury and ignorance to become one of the
most celebrated poets of all time, we move on to Annamacharya,
Thyagaraja and Gopalakrishna Bharati, all of whom lived very
humbly but in utmost devotion to their art. We also present a work
by Beethoven, whose greatest compositions belie his deafness.
In presenting these
works, we hope to reaffirm the notion that great art comes from a
single-minded focus on our chosen path of personal expression.
More importantly, it calls for an equally important and allied art
of being able to rise above the limitations of being human.
Comments
Photographs
of
the March 21, 2011 show by Ram Kumar
Photographs
of
the January 17, 2010 show
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Mar 19 & 20, 2011
NAATYA RANGA (Naatya wing of
Narada Gana Sabha) presented Bharatanaatyam by PAVITRA SRINIVASAN &
UMESH BHEEMANNA, senior disciples of THE DHANANJAYANS on 19th March
-Saturday at 6.00 pm
On 20th Sunday at 6 pm, a lecture-demonstration by SHOBANA BHALCHANDER.
At: Narada Gana Sabha Mini hall. |
Mar 19, 2011, 6.45pm
Naatya Nivedhanam, a
Bharatanaatyam performance by Manjula Amaresh at A.D.A.Rangamandira,
J.C.Rd, Bangalore (opp Ravindra Kalakshetra).
Nattuvangam: Shanta Dhananjayan, Chennai
Vocal: Arun Gopinath, Chennai
Mridangam: Ramesh Babu, Chennai
Violin: Eshwar Ramakrishnan, Chennai
Flute: Narasimhamurthy, Bangalore
Emcee: Aparna Vastaray
Contact: jhenkara@yahoo.com |
Mar 14, 2011
Bharatanaatyam by ANAND
SATCHIDANANDAN (a senior disicple of The Dhananjayans) at Thiruvanmiyur
Marundeeswarar KoilL as part of the temple festival at 5:30pm. |
Feb 26, 2011
V.P. DHANANJAYAN RELEASED THE
BOOK - an English version of Bhanudatta's Rasamanjari, with
transliteration, translation and commentary by Dr.Pappu Venugopala Rao.
The book deals with Nayika - Nayaka Classification. An e book CD 'Can We
Tackle' dealing with learner's problems from the teacher's perspective
by Dr. Jaya Venugopal was also released at TAG Center.
Details |
Feb 22, 2011
Bharatakalanjali presented
The Dhananjayans, Bharatanaatyam at Trissur (Kerala), Vadakunnatha
Kshetram Annual festival, accompanied by Divya Siva, Gopukiran and
Shafeekudeen from 7 to 9 p.m. |
FREE SPOKEN SAMSKRITAM CLASSES:
Feb 11 - 20, 2011, 11am to 1pm
SAMSKRITA BHARATI conducted
Samskritam classes in Bharatakalanjali premises from February 11th to
20th at 11a.m to 1p.m (10 )days. |
Feb 19, 2011
BHARATAKALANJALI presented
NAATYA NIVEDANAM by senior students: Uttiya Barua, Manjula Amaresh,
Pavitra Srinivasan, Sindu Nadesan (Australia), Shebana Devi (Germany) at
Besant Nagar Pillayar koil at 7.00 p.m. |
Feb 14, 2011
S.TRUPTI - Sri Parthasarathi Swami Sabha, Triplicane at 7.30 p.m |
Feb 9, 2011
"NAATYA DIVINE", a lecture -
cum demonstration by THE DHANANJAYANS of Bharatakalanjali, on the aspect
of divinity in Naatya was organised by Adyar Theosophical society on
Wednesday 9th Feb 2011 from 7 to 8 pm at Blavatsky Bungalow, near the
big banyan tree.
For further information contact G.Sundari 24914044, TS campus. |
Jan 22, 2011
LIGHT ON THE PATH
The Dhananjayans with Sikkil
Gurucharan (Carnatic vocal) and Anil Srinivasan (Piano) - a unique
experience - blend of sublime music & moods. For SEITAR INDIA Art in
Education Conference.
Venue: Taj Connemara Rain Tree venue.
Concept & lighting: C.P.Satyajit
Comments
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Photographs of the Jan 2010 show |
January 19, 2011
PARINAAMAM (on Human
evolution & environmental protection), a very unique NAATYA (Dance
drama) jointly produced by KALAABHAASKARA (Reunion Island) and Chennai
BHARATAKALANJALI was presented on Jan 19, 2011 at Madras Music Academy,
TTK Rd, Alwarpet from 7 to 8.30 p.m.
Details
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ART FESTIVAL SEASON'S PROGRAMS
Bharatanaatyam performances
02-01-11 SANDHYA
AND SAVITA - AIMA FEST, Besant Nagar Pillayar Koil, Adyar, 6 to 7.30 p.m
05-01-11 LAVANYA
RAGHURAM - Karthik Fine Arts at Narada Gana Sabha Hall, 6 p.m
06-01-11 LAVANYA RAGHURAM - Bhrahma Gana Sabha, Pethachi Auditorium, 6 p.m
07-01-11 THE
DHANANJAYANS - “Kharaharapriya” thematic presentation, MADRAS
MUSIC ACADEMY NATYOTSAVAM series, 10 a.m to 12 noon.
08-01-11 SHOBA
SHARMA - Music Academy Naatyotsavam, 6 p.m
15-01-11 S.TRUPTI
- Mylapore Fine Arts Club auditorium, Mylapore
16-01-11 S.TRUPTI
- Bharatam Festival, Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, Vani Mahal, G.N.Chetty Rd, T.Nagar, 4 p.m
23-01-11 JYOTSNA
& ARCHANA - Youth festival, Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, Vani Mahal, G.N.Chetty Rd, T.Nagar, 6 p.m
28-01-11
NAATYA NIVEDANAM BY SOMITA BASAK (London), Besant Nagar Pillayar
Koil at 7.p.m (A student of Kiran Ratna, Wales UK, continues her
advance study under the Dhananjayans at Bharatakalanjali, Chennai)
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