Summary:
Guru Brojen Singha, Latasana Devi and Purbita Mukherjee demonstrated several characteristics of Manipuri through short presentations, highlighting the rhythm patterns. It was curious to see how the Suladi and Chapu talas could be identified with the Manipuri talas. Comparison of these patterns with the tala structure of Thiruppugazh was coherently brought out by vocalistGayatri Sundaresan. The auspicious season of Vishu was chosen by ABHAI (Association of Bharatanatyam Artistes of India), Mumbai chapter, in collaboration with Fine Arts Academy, Mumbai, to host the first of a series of lecture demonstrations (on Rhythm Patterns) to build a connect between theory and practice. Legendary Manipuri exponent Darshana Jhaveri led a team of dancers, who showcased the classical elements of Manipuri..