GG News Bureau
Greater Noida, 29th June: A six-day classical Kathak dance workshop organized by Shambhavi Creative Foundation concluded with a grand ceremony at the Poorvanchal Heights auditorium in Greater Noida. The workshop, held at the Yoga Bhawan from June 23 to 29, aimed to promote awareness of classical music, dance, and yoga among residents of the region.
For the past three years, the Greater Noida unit of the Foundation has been consistently conducting such programs. Coordinator Mrs. Neelam Chaturvedi expressed pride in the fact that the workshop was led by none other than renowned Kathak exponent, Guru Dr. Shambhavi Shukla Mishra. Dr. Shukla has conducted over 30 workshops across India and abroad and has graced prestigious stages including the Khajuraho Festival.
During the workshop, Dr. Shambhavi not only taught Kathak techniques but also spoke about the guru-shishya tradition and Indian cultural values. She emphasized the role of classical dance in enhancing both physical and mental well-being. The workshop also attracted Kathak students with postgraduate degrees, who received advanced training under her guidance.
The closing ceremony was held with the support of art connoisseur Mr. Uma Nandan Pathak and noted singer Mr. Brijesh Mishra. The evening began with a performance of Saraswati Vandana, followed by an impressive Kathak recital by the trainees. Audiences were amazed at how much the beginners had learned in just six days.
Participants ranged across all age groups, with names like Rishabh Shukla, Anamika Mishra, Shri Saxena, Ananya Mishra, Surbhi Base, Vandita Singhal, Vanya Gupta, Pragya Upadhyay, Nitya Joshi, Arushi Kulshreshtha, and Anamika Sinha standing out for their enthusiastic involvement.
Parents and attendees extended heartfelt congratulations to Neelam Chaturvedi and Dr. Shambhavi for the successful execution of the event.
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