SPIC MACAY

Martha Graham once said that the place where a dancer stands becomes a holy ground. Though a little exaggerated it may seem, but India is proud to have dancers who have devoted their whole life to preserve the rich tradition of cultural dance forms. Ms Rama Vaidyanathan is one such devotee of Bharatanatyam- a dance form which originated in the temples of southern India. FORE School of Management was indeed fortunate to have witnessed her stunning performance, courtesy the Spic Macay event organised by FORE Sports and Cultural Division.

Ms Vaidyanathan is one of the top most stars of Bharatanatyam and is a well known exponent of the dance form all over the world. Having trained intensively under the legendary dancer Yamini Krishnamurty and the eminent Guru Saroja Vaidyanathan, she has been performing professionally for the past twenty five years and is one of the most sought after dancers of her generation. While deeply rooted in tradition she has evolved her own individual style without forsaking the core principles of Bharatanatyam. It is her dedication towards the sacred dance form and years of hard work that has won her several accolades in the field of dance.

One just could not remain untouched by the child like gleam with which she talked about how Bharatanatyam has evolved from a culture of Devadasis to a worldwide recognized dance form. She danced with such poise and grace, that it left the audience with a strange sense of spiritual fulfillment. It is not often that one experiences something so beautiful, where every gesture is perfect, every movement is flawless, every rhythm is so self absorbing. Ms. Vaidyanathan not just offered a visual treat to the students through her awe inspiring performance but also enlightened them about the various mudras and their significance. She briefed the audience on how each act has a story to tell and how beautifully the various mudras can be moulded to convey a message. The memorable evening was concluded with yet another applaudable performance by her on the popular tunes of Vande Matram, celebrating mother nation.