Tani Avarthanam and a prayer on Ramayana (2021)
Tani Avarthanam and a prayer on Ramayana
June 5, 2021
Tani Avarthanam is a pure dance rhythmic composition where the dancer uses Bharatanatyam technique to interpret different time cycles, movements, and patterns. Tani (solo) Avarthanam (rhythmic cycles) is an important feature in the south Indian classical music tradition where a percussionist delivers an extensive composition. In classical dance such a dance featuring intricacies and multiple calculations in the footwork is called ‘Shuddha Nrittam’ or pure dance technique. Here the musical tradition of Tani has been adapted to the dance choreography.
Credits
Dancers: Nina Krishnan & Anshu Voruganti
Choreography: Malathi Iyengar
Rhythmic Composition: Gurumurthy G.
Recording Artists in the Music Score
Vocal: Nandakumar Unnikrishnan
Nattuvangam: Malathi Iyengar
Mridangam: Gurumurthy G.
Rangoli Dance Company’s performance is presented by Brand Associates Dance Series.