Spic Macay presents Natya Manjari

Natya Manjari brings together four distinctive Indian classical dance artistes, each representing a celebrated tradition. Kalamandalam Divya Sunilkumar presents Kuchipudi in the Vempati Chinna Satyam tradition, while Parvathi Jayaram, disciple of Smt Vinaya Narayan, specialises in Bharati Shivajis Mohiniyattam repertoire. Meghna LN Raju, a Kalakshetra-trained Bharatanatyam artiste, brings sculptural precision, rhythm and expressive storytelling. Shyam Dattani, winner of the BBC Young Dancer 2017 South Asian Dance category, presents Kathak through intricate footwork, graceful spins and nuanced abhinaya. Together, the artistes offer an engaging journey through four major Indian classical dance forms, celebrating their individuality, shared heritage and artistic richness onstage.English will be used for the spoken introductions and closing ceremony. The dance repertoire may include Sanskrit and other Indian languages.About the artists:
Kalamandalam Divya Sunilkumar Kuchipudi
Parvathi Jayaram Mohiniyattam
Meghna LN Raju Bharatanatyam
Shyam Dattani Kathak