GUWAHATI: On the occasion of International Dance Day, April 29, SPICMACAY (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth) hosted a special tour featuring renowned Odissi dancer, Padma Shri Madhavi Mudgal. As a part of the event, Mudgal visited Shillong in Meghalaya and Guwahati in Assam, performing at various institutes from April 28 to 30.
The 72-year-old Odissi exponent performed at Geetanjali Dance Academy and Women's College in Shillong, followed by National Law University, South Point School, and Sanskriti the Gurukul in Guwahati. She was accompanied by her student and fellow Odissi dancer, Sudha Mukhopadhyay, vocalist Megha Shirodkar, Jitendra Kumar Swain on Pakhawaj, and Yar Mohammad on Sitar.
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Madhavi Mudgal is one of India's leading classical dancers, known for her graceful and refined performances in the Odissi style. Over the years, she has garnered acclaim both in India and internationally. Her accolades include the prestigious Padma Shri, Central and Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards, Nritya Choodamani, Buddha Samman, and the Chevalier Award by the Government of France.
During her performances, Mudgal explained the nuances of Odissi dance and shared stories behind various pieces. She also actively engaged the audience by inviting young students on stage to experience the importance of facial expressions in conjunction with dance movements.
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Commenting on her tour, Mudgal said, “It has been such a pleasure to perform here in Assam and Meghalaya for the wonderful audience on this special occasion of World Dance Day organized by SPICMACAY. I have been associated with them since the inception, and it's a joy to promote art and dance and Indian culture among the students.”
SPICMACAY is a youth movement dedicated to promoting India's cultural heritage, focusing on Indian classical music, classical dance, folk music, yoga, meditation, crafts, and other traditional arts. The organisation has chapters in over 300 towns worldwide and aims to inspire young people through India's rich cultural legacy.