Explaining the idea behind the event, Shirjana Singh Yonjan, coordinator for the project, said, “Through this program we aim to develop lyrical choreography in Nepal and inspire and contribute to the value of dance as a powerful medium of communication.”
Nritya Aagan launched its lyrical dance project in July 2011. The first step was to select dance teachers and enthusiasts from various schools and have them participate in various workshops. After an intense orientation program and pre-master classes, participants were selected for a Master class with Lokesh Bharadwaj, master in Bharat Natyam and contemporary dancer from India.
The finale of the year long project, ‘Lyrical Dances’ will have the selected choreographers present their chosen style of dance. Namely Swojan Raghubansi, Subima Shrestha, Saurabh Neupane, Sulochan Gopali, Deeya Maske, Beli Maya Ale Magar, Hem Raj Gajmer, Rohit Tamang (kumar), Sushma Koirala, Shova Chand, Rajan Khatiwada, Jenisha Dangol are the chosen ones.
“We hope to showcase how rich our culture is through the show,” said Subima Shrestha, director of Nritya Aagan who conceptualized the program.
The project which has been supported by the Embassy of Denmark is for invitees only. The show, however, will be recorded and DVD’s will be given out to various schools and dance academies throughout the country.
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