11 Feb Narthaki – February 06 2016 – “Serene and sedate”
Clear lines and extensions, footwork coordinated to the jathis and percussion heralded her opening item the Allaripu in Tisragati with “Mudakarathamodhakam” in the background choreographed by Shankar Kandaswamy. The varnam “Velanidam poi solladi Sahkiye,” a composition of Madurai Sethuraman wherein the nayika feeling the pangs of separation (viraha) from her Lord Muruga requests her friend to go to his house and tell him about her agony. Ananga’s stage presence added grace and delicate style to her presentation of the simple and enjoyable choreography of Shankar Kandaswamy. The subtle overtones as she describes the glory of Lord Muruga who comes on a colourful peacock and is an expert in indulging in artful dalliance was sensitively expressed.
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