A special Bharatnatyam Classical Dance Evening was observed at DAV School, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur on Friday, July 21.

Bharatnatyam Classical Dance Evening was put on a stage by Sushila Arts Academy in collaboration with Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, Kathmandu and DAV School together.

The programme was graced by the benign presence of Nepali based bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, Dr. AsawariBapat, Director, Swami Vikekanand Cultural Center, Embassy of India, DAV Chairperson Shree Anil Kedia and Ms. YuliaKoirala, Founder,Sushila Arts Academy.

Similarly, the Principals from some reputed schools of the Kathmandu also attended the event. The Principal who were present on the day were Mr. Yadav Kumar Lamichhane,MachhapuchhreIB School, Mr. Mukunda Sharma, Little Angles School, A.P. Binod Kumar Yadav, KendriyaVidyalaya and SubashNeupane Apex Life School.

The cultural evening saw a participation of around eight hundred spectators from various backgrounds.Ms. YuliaKoirala, director of Sushila Arts Academy welcomed all the attendees and highlighted the importance of classical education in relation with the holistic development of the children. She also talked about the contribution of Sushila Arts Academy in the country and was overwhelmed with the craze of School children in Bharatnatyam at Kathmandu.

The key attractions of the classical dance evening were the Bharatnatyam Dance from the guest artists of India. SaundrayaPanapil presented 'GajavandanaKurunaSadhana' prayers and the stage was open to the audience.She also presented a 'TilanaDhanashree' to wrap up the show. Similarly, Sashi Ramesh presented Bharatnatyam dance on 'The Story of MeeraBai' (PagaGhunghroo Bandh Meera).

Bharatnatyam students of DAV School for the academic session 2023/24 made altogether three performances with their astounding dance skills. The junior school team presented 'Pushpanjali' with their mentor,Anu Lama. Similarly, middle school students staged 'Alarippu' with the Bharatnatyam instructor, Binita Mandal and Senior School students demonstrated 'Mallari', a form of Bharatnatyam.

Similarly, Dr. AsawariBapat, Director of Swami Vivekanand Cultural Center was delighted to know Sushila Arts Academy and DAV School engaging children to learnBharatnatyam dance. She applauded the Cultural Evening and noted that the programme has helped to exchange art and culture between the two nations. At the same time, she also presented some of the programmeorganised by Swami Vivekanand Cultural Center in Nepal.

Addressing the august gathering, actress Manisha Koirala remembered the Bharatnatyam and Manipure dance that she learnt from SushilaKoirala in her childhood. She applauded the presentation of children and extended all the best wishes to Sushila Arts Academy, Swami Vivekanand Cultural Center and DAV School in nurturing the children that was close to her heart and soul.  

The winners of Bharatnatyam Dance Competitions were honoured with the award and merit Certificate by the Chief Guest Manisha Koirala and Guest of HonourDr. Bapat in the presence of Chairperson Shree Anil Kedia and Vice-principal Mr. RamchandraKhanal.

The moderators of the programme were SoumyaBista, NIyati Sharma, Vidisha Nepal and SubhamKarn from Grade XII.