MIM: One of the world’s leading young exponents of Bharata Natyam – the classical dance of South India.
I worked the school matinee for this show and was very impressed with the educational value of these artists. The dancer was lovely and engaging and truly connected with the kids in an enlightening way.
The music was provided by a panel of 4 artists – mostly family members – on various instruments or vocals. Each member was introduced and did a great job of demonstrating the individual instrument. The lead vocalist sang both ‘traditional English’ and ‘traditional Indian’ scales for comparisons – perhaps the biggest ah-ha moment of the show.
The star, however, was the dancer – the daughter of 2 musicians and a lovely and bright young woman. She engaged the audience with a wide range of dances and utilized ever part of her body to tell the story: arms, fingers, eyes, toes, even bangles on her ankles. She introduced each song with a story or parable and truly showcased both the music and culture of South India. I was thoroughly impressed.
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