Bengaluru Habba - 2012 Part 01

I just dont remember how this program happened other then the feeling of being part of a "Yagna".

This would not have been possible without the kind support of friends, students ,family members & my dear Rajendra. My deep felt gratitude to every one of you.

Sharing pictures from the recent performance on Jan 18th at Bangalore Habba.

Video clippings shall follow shortly.

Have a great weekend friends ! 

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Balancing Dharma & Karma :

Before i tell you my story ,i seek your prayers & wishes to pass through these two forthcoming concerts in Bangalore.
1.Bharathanatyam solo by Nirupama Rajendra for Bangalore Habba on 18 th January at Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan Race Course Road.
2. Kathak & Bharathanatyam choreographies of ABHINAVA ensemble on Jan 21 st for Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha at Purandara Bhavana,Indiranagar.

My story :

Art is our life . To reverse it & live Life as Art is nice as a concept,beautiful to read & hear from great spiritual masters  , but to live it in actual is something else, like arjuna standing in the middle of kurukshetra bewildered,
 i am right now in the kurukshetra of life,torn between dharma as a daughter & karma as a dancer.

Everybody knows that good art requires focussed time , dedicated efforts & above all a high spirited mode of being.Since dance is a medium to sharing immense beauty , joy & emotions & makes use of the body mind & spirit as the instrument it's all the more challenging when the tuning of the instrument gets disturbed.

My dearest mother who loved life so dearly is now slowly losing it.She is hospitalized for past ten days with complications.As a result,we have been in unpredictable situtations ,l we have been iterally living in the  hospitals ,constantly talking to doctors , managing nurses.

I am sure many have people have been in such situations of having to experience the suffering of a loved one but the challenge  here is that with this background we have to be in an inspired mode to deliver quality art .

Initially like Arjuna i withdrew from performances but I realize I am incomplete without dance.

I am so grateful to our friends , students & family members for their loving support in this juncture.
I am hoping to draw my strength from all your wishes & do the performances.
I don't know how far i will be successful but at least I have your prayers.

Thank you.
-Nirupama  Rajendra

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Balancing Dharma & Karma :

Before i tell you my story ,i seek your prayers & wishes to pass through these two forthcoming concerts in Bangalore.
1.Bharathanatyam solo by Nirupama Rajendra for Bangalore Habba on 18 th January at Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan Race Course Road.
2. Kathak & Bharathanatyam choreographies of ABHINAVA ensemble on Jan 21 st for Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha at Purandara Bhavana,Indiranagar.

My story :

Art is our life . To reverse it & live Life as Art is nice as a concept,beautiful to read & hear from great spiritual masters  , but to live it in actual is something else, like arjuna standing in the middle of kurukshetra bewildered,
 i am right now in the kurukshetra of life,torn between dharma as a daughter & karma as a dancer.

Everybody knows that good art requires focussed time , dedicated efforts & above all a high spirited mode of being.Since dance is a medium to sharing immense beauty , joy & emotions & makes use of the body mind & spirit as the instrument it's all the more challenging when the tuning of the instrument gets disturbed.

My dearest mother who loved life so dearly is now slowly losing it.She is hospitalized for past ten days with complications.As a result,we have been in unpredictable situtations ,l we have been iterally living in the  hospitals ,constantly talking to doctors , managing nurses.

I am sure many have people have been in such situations of having to experience the suffering of a loved one but the challenge  here is that with this background we have to be in an inspired mode to deliver quality art .

Initially like Arjuna i withdrew from performances but I realize I am incomplete without dance.

I am so grateful to our friends , students & family members for their loving support in this juncture.
I am hoping to draw my strength from all your wishes & do the performances.
I don't know how far i will be successful but at least I have your prayers.

Thank you.
-Nirupama  Rajendra

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"Sadbhaavana" - A new initiative by ADC

Many of us are fortunate to have family ,parents ,children to share & care but there are few unfortunate ones 

who are deprived of this essential element in life .

They yearn to be loved ,to be cared & seek joy & fulfillment.

They live in old age homes /child care centers.

They are just like us except that their Kith & Kin left them.

ADC's new initiative " Sadbhaavana" ,which means PURE INTENTIONS brings an exclusive performance at the studio for Seniors Citizens & Children.

The Purpose is to create a happy atmosphere for them through music & dance.

To be recognized by the world & getting invited to perform everywhere is one, while recognizing the unrecognized & honoring them with a good experience is another, rather- Special ! 

This January 1st 2012 we opened our new year in such a Special way where we brought some senior citizens & differently abled children to our dance studio & danced for them.

We also had good lunch & quality time with them.

It was really nice to see these special children who actually walked in expressing / talking loudly ( thats the way they are) became absolutely quiet once the music & dance started. It is beautiful how the old ladies were enjoying the program, forgetting their medications , sleep patterns & getting engrossed in the program.Each of them joyfully expressed their experience of the program.

To listen to their real life stories can be very disheartening.

However , It is better to keep it away & let every one connect with the bliss of dance & music.

Thank you Rohini, Srividhya, Neha, Radhika ,Madhuvanthi, Harini & Sohini for dancing at Sadhbhaavana.

Your talents & good energies truly uplifted the audience's spirits. Good job ! 

Thank you Vinay for taking lead in the project.

Sadbhaavana invites dancers to particiapte in this noble activity & make a difference.

We dont know if this can make a huge difference but at least it will make them forget their worries & be joyous at least for

THAT ONE DAY ! 

Quoting Sage Bharatha from Natya Shastra - 

" Prekshakaneeyaka Daanamtu Sarvadaaneshu Sashasyathe "

  Sharing Art is the highest form of Charity !  

 Happy New Year to ALL ! 

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