Delhi hosts week-long fest of global dance genres

A week-long festival showcasing dance genres from across the globe is being held here to mark the International Dance Day.
SPANDAN, a unique celebration of the human spirit in the form of dance under the aegis of India Habitat Centre, has been conceived by noted photographer R Sreenivasan.
International Dance Day was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), a UNESCO partner NGO, and is celebrated on April 29 every year.
A collection of Sreenivasan's photos featuring 16 compilations of dance forms from around the world has also been put up for display. The exhibition will be on till May 5.

The main event, which begun on April 26, will come to end on May 3 with performances by international dancers.
Prominent among them are Nikolina Nikoleski (Croatia - Bharatanatyam and Ballet), Carolina Prada (Colombia - Chhau and Colombian), Quincy Kendell Charles (Trinidad and Tobago - Kathak) and Paola Santa Cruz (Peru - Flamenco).

Last night, a jam packed audience enjoyed a non-stop 90 minutes of performances by renowned dancers.
Among those who enthralled the audience were renowned Kuchipudi Guru Jayarama Rao, noted Kathak dancer Rajendra Gangani and leading Odissi exponent Ranjana Gauhar.
However, the loudest applause was reserved for a group of young dancers who performed on Rabindranath Tagore's 'Jodi Tor Daak Shune' sung by Amitabh Bachchan.