MYLAPORE FINE ARTS CLUB
Well-centred nritta, expressive bhava
RUPA SRIKANTH
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A mature Ramya Rajeshkumar brought emotional situations alive through realistic delineations.
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Ramya Rajeshkumar.
Dressed in a beautiful costume of magenta and gold, Ramya Rajeshkumar looked every bit the mature dancer that she is. Having started her tutelage under guru Krishnakumari Narendran she is now one of the senior students of guru K.J. Sarasa, having been with the latter for more than a decade. Ramya also teaches dance, both at her guru's school and on her own, and even conducts recitals occasionally. Against this background it was not surprising to see the depth of her maturity. The beautiful varnam, `Mohamaginen,' (Kharaharapriya - Adi) by K.N. Dhandayuthapani Pillai, was turned into a storyboard of ideas about the lovelorn heroine who yearns for the dancing God, Nataraja. She is tormented by Kama's flower arrows, and tries to test him by locking all doors and windows. But there is no stopping Kama and he mocks at her vulnerable state.
Ramya brought these piquant situations alive through well-thought-out delineations. She is a very expressive dancer; but more than that it is her interpretive skill that came to the fore in these instances.
Ramya's nritta was also exceedingly well-centred. Her timing and footwork were commendable. Only she can try to be lighter on her feet. The theermanams intoned firmly by an otherwise low-key Shaji Lal on the nattuvangam flowed smoothly with the pace of the varnam.
The fourth theermanam just before the chittaswaram was especially impressive in rhythm and beat. This one item was enough to showcase Ramya's talent.
The subsequent pieces portraying a melancholic nayika in `Asai Mugam' in ragamalika and a coquettish one in `Ye Ra Ra Ra' in Khamas, were at best brief glimpses, where music dominated. A tillana in Kuntalavarali (Adi), a composition of Balamuralikrishna, was the concluding presentation.
The strength and skill of the orchestra made the evening even more memorable.
Besides Shaji Lal and Randhini (vocal), Sigamani (violin) and Dhananjayan (mridangam) were the contributors to this harmonious experience. A pity that there were not too many to enjoy it.
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