Dance Workshop by Ranjaana Devi Director, Asian Centre, University of Massachusetts
18th January, 2003

Touring American University Students from Massachusetts led by Ms. Ranjaana Devi, Director, Asian Centre, conducted a workshop in the school premises. The troupe was welcomed by students of the school who put up a folk dance depicting the Gaiety of Rajasthan. Prashast Tiwari of Grade VII presented a spectacular song in Raag Kedar "Kahna Re Nand Nandan", he was accompanied by Ankit Chandak of Grade VIII  on the Tabla.

The visitors also presented a superb performance of some western dance forms like Ballet, Tap Dance and Spanish Folk Dance. The Tap dance performed by Marina was highly appreciated both for the expertise of the dance as well as for the novelty of the item. Namrata, an American group member presented an impressive Odissi dance and a wedding dance of Uttranchal Pradesh of India  in which our students also joined in.  Ms. Ranjaana Devi explained the importance of Art and Music in disciplining the mind and soul. She also briefed the children about different Mudras and highlighted the similarities in the dance steps of different cultures. She stressed upon the importance of facial impressions while dancing.

Updated: 22nd Jan 2003