The 15th edition of the annual all-India classical dance festival Vysakhi Nrityotsav, is set to kickstart in Visakhapatnam. The three-day festival organised by Nataraj Music and Dance Academy (NMDA) will be held at Kalabharati auditorium and will feature performances by noted artistes from across India. As many as eight dance forms by 16 artistes will be presented.
Padma Shri awardees Kamalini and Nalini Asthana, Kathak dancer duo from Agra, will be performing on the inaugural day on September 15. They represent the Banaras Gharana of Kathak, known for its graceful and fluid movements, intricate footwork, and subtle expressions that focus on expressive storytelling.
Apart from Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Odissi, the festival will showcase Sambhalpuri folk dance and Mayurbhanj Chau from Odisha and Perini Nrithyam, an ancient dance form from Telangana. Others include performances by Andhra Natyam exponent Kala Krishna, Chitrangada dance drama by Nandita Banerjee from West Bengal and Mohiniyattam by Chithra Sukumaran and Sree Mudra Kala Gurukulam, Kerala.
