Xpressions - Bhaskar's Arts Academy

In Xpressions, Artistic Director and Choreographer Santha Bhaskar created works based  on the music of Balasai, a well known flautist and composer.  In this performance, Santha Bhaskar infused traditional bharatanatyam with contemporary movements.  Her 5 dancers Arulushamaheswary Anbalagan, Nishalini Lakchimanathas, Sarenniya Ramadas, Shruthilaya Ramachandran and Shubaashini Vijayamohan executed the movements well, showing the potential of these dancers.

Of course, the performance would not be enjoyable without the musicians.  The vocals of Ampili Pradeep and Arasakumari Nagaradjane were hynoptic. The other musicians Ghanavenothan Retnam, TK Arunkumar, TV Sajith (played like rock guitarist!), Nivas K Prasanna, Harikrishnan and A Jayagowtham received good response from the audience.

As a bonus, Balasai performed with the troupe at the end of the performance.  What a way to end the evening.

This is a good effort by the Bhaskar's Arts Academy which was enjoyed by the audience.  With better technical support and lighting design, the productions by the company would definitely be raised to the next level.

(Performances held on 12 - 13 Apr 2013)