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The Nadira and Indranie Shah Dance Troupe will hold its annual dance production, Nrityageet, over the next two weekends at the National Cultural Centre. The group has been presenting annual performances of the highest standard for over 30 years, in the process receiving a national award for “sustained and outstanding contribution to the cultural mosaic of Guyana”.Nrityageet has been repeatedly awarded at home and abroad for its productions.This year Nrityageet will be held on May 14, 15 and 16, 2010 under the general theme: “Let’s Treasure and Celebrate Our Natural Environment.”Under this theme, dance choreographies, stage sets/projections, props, music, and costumes will encompass the general theme of climate change.Linking the theme that runs through the presentation is a storyline that portrays an 11-year-old girl, Cathy, who watches on from outside the studio gates longing to learn to dance and grabs the opportunity when it’s offered. She attempts to learn all the dance styles even though her body refuses to cooperate. Cathy is funny,Orlando Magic Jersey, determined, and a pleasure to watch.According to director, Dr Seeta Roath, this year’s Nrityageet will include classical, folk, jazz,Klay Thompson Team USA Jersey, rock, hip-hop and other popular dance choreographies. She said presentations will include highlights of choreographies by Nrityageet senior dancers,Harrison Barnes Team USA Jersey, instructors and Guyana’s great choreographers – Nadira Shah Berry,NBA Store, Andre Subryan,Raptors Jersey, Philip Mc Clintock, Vivian Daniels and Linda Griffith.Nrityageet dance theatre involves the company’s senior and junior dancers, young teenagers and adults from schools within Georgetown, the National School of Dance, the University of Guyana, and early school leavers seeking a worthwhile occupation while they decide on lifetime career pursuits.“We have over 50 dancers in our dance school and new students are coming in every day,” said Dr Roath.“Our elementary, junior, and senior dancers are committed to dancing as lifelong dreams. Our dance producers and choreographers create presentations for the love of dance and the satisfaction of producing a dance programme that is truly Guyanese, South American, and Caribbean.“Although with a strong Indo-Guyanese input,DeMarre Carroll Raptors Jersey, our choreographies reflect an international repertoire incorporating dance styles from our multi-cultural background drawing from global trends,” she stated.However,Christian Laettner Team USA Jersey, the production will maintain the original form of Khatak,Team USA Basketball Jersey, Orisi,Custom Orlando Magic Jersey, and Indian folk dances. |
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