Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 28: The Institute of Music and Fine Arts (IMFA), University of Jammu, celebrated World Dance Day with great enthusiasm and artistic fervour.
The event was graced by Prof Meena Sharma, Chairperson, Utsaah-The Clubs; Dr Neeraj Sharma, Registrar, University of Jammu; Prof Sohaib Malik, Principal, IMFA; Dr Naseeb Singh Manhas and others.
The program began with a heartfelt tribute to Padma Vibhushan Guru Kumudini Lakhia for her matchless contribution to the field of Kathak, who passed away recently at the age of 93.
The celebration commenced with a soulful Tarana presented by the students of Saba Majid, a proud alumna of the Dance Department, IMFA. The students’ vibrant performances set the tone for the day’s festivities.
Pragya, Akshita, and Radhika, second-semester students of the Dance Department, captivated the audience with a unique Dogri-Kathak fusion, beautifully blending regional flavor with classical dance. Following this, the final-year students showcased their prowess with a brilliant Kathak performance on Bandish.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of a Tarana by Saba and Ritika, composed and sung by none other than Pt Birju Maharaj and choreographed by Dr Priya Dutta, Head of the Dance Department, IMFA. Their performance was a heartfelt tribute to the Kathak legend.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Neeraj Sharma, Registrar JU, appreciated the efforts of the department and congratulated all the faculty members for organizing such a wonderful show.
Prof Meena Sharma also commended the department’s efforts, while Dr Naseeb Singh Manhas emphasized that such events connect us deeply with our heritage and traditions, encouraging that similar experiments should be undertaken in the future as well.
The welcome address was delivered by Prof Sohaib Malik, Principal, IMFA, who appreciated the Dance Department for the successful organization of the event.
The program was anchored by Rajkumar Behrupia. The entire arrangements were efficiently managed by Vijay Kumar.
Faculty members present on the occasion included Dr Sumit Madan, Dr Roshi Shaminotra, Bindu Sharma, Rajesh Kumar, Rajkumar Behrupia, Dr Sujata Rajput, Prabhat Bali, Shivani Kapoor, Amit Anand, Mohit Kumar and Chander Dhari Kesar.
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