Report: Shodhan Prasad

Sharjah, Dec 23: Earthmech FZC celebrated its fifth anniversary on December 16. The Klassical Rhythms team put up an awe-inspiring show on the occasion. It was their fifth annual performance which mesmerized the full house audience throughout the show. Over 50 artistes of different ages performed a variety of dances showcasing Indian classical dance forms in a disciplinary festive mood.

Welcoming the audience, Rohini Ananth shared how Earthmech and Klassical Rhythms decided to collaborate towards hosting a feast for the audience. The emcee’s of the evening, Shruthi Shenoy, Ragini Pai and Sushanth Mohapatra did full justice to their respective roles in a professional way.

The evening began with a Sabha Vandanam, which gave the evening a vibrant start. Nrityanjali, Pushpanjali, GaneshaStuthi and other dance forms were next in line. The new members put forth a dance from adavus and hastas which was a feast for the eyes. Alaripu, Devaranama and Varnam followed next. The first half of the performance ended with a special dedication to the chief guest, where the team members rendered a medley of her popular movie songs, in Bharathanatyam style. In the midst of the performance were felicitations to supporters, well-wishers and toppers of the team.

The evening was graced by the presence of Lakshmi Gopalswamy (eminent Bharthanatyam dancer and South Indian actress), Bharath Bhai Shah couple (entrepreneurs and philanthropists) and P S Srikumar (GM – GCC – Mathrubhumi Print and Publications Co Ltd).

Sarvottam Shetty, Shodhan Prasad, Satish Poojary, Vishwanath Shetty, Yadav Kotian, Dr Shailesh, Rajesh Kutthar, Vasu Shetty and Aparna Naik were felicitated for their guidance, help and support over the 5 years to Klassical Rhythms Team. Rohini Ananath, Shilpa Kamath and Lakshmi Narayan Kamath felicitated the guests. Deepa Shenoy, Geetha Santosh, Asha Dinesh, Usha Shetty, Sushma Shetty, Rajani Ramnath, Veena Pai, Shanti Nitin, Kavitah Somnath, Shailaja Kotian, Shashikala Kanchan, Ravish, Ramnath, Pradeep the core team members were cheered for their tireless efforts and their contributions towards the programme''s success.

Lingashtakam, KavadiChindu, Devi Stuthi, Saraswathi Stuthi and Thillana culminated in the second half. It was an evening to cherish and remember, not just for Earthmech and Klassical Rhythms team alone, but, for all those who attended the programme too.