Media Release
Dubai, Dec 4: Sankeerna School of Dance here are geared up to celebrate their eighth anniversary on Saturday December 14 at 5 pm at Creek Park Children’s City auditorium.
Owned by the renowned Bharatanatyam exponent Guru Vidhushi Sapna Kiran, this institute is well-known to have trained many Kannadigas in pure Bharatanatyam style of dance form for over so many years.
The Sankeerna School of Dance was set up eight years ago by Guru Vidushi Sapna Kiran to promote this beautiful art form on foreign shores. With the beautiful diverse and open atmosphere provided by the leadership of the UAE, the school has since then attracted students of all ages from all over India.
Distinguished guest, Guru Vidhushi Suma Laxminarayan, a senior Carnatic vocalist teacher who has trained several students for over three decades in Dubai will be gracing the programme along with guests, poet and theatre director, Prakash Rao Payyar and film producer and social activist, Shodhan Prasad.
Every year Sankeerna celebrates its annual programmes with dance performances by their trained students. This year, Sankeerna will showcase the theme 'Aham Brahmasmi'. This theme explores the concept of oneness with the universe. Taking a unique approach to depicting the theme, the team will put forward the quintessential version of the supreme to depict this concept; the holy trinity of Hindu mythology Lords Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. The two-hour-long event will bring to the stage dancers of all ages depicting various interpretations of the three supreme commanders, the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer. As oneness with the universe necessitates a unique understanding of self and God, team Sankeerna hopes to bring to stage the unique connection man has with the Supreme power through dances praising the various facets of these three deities.
Ranging from traditional Margam items such as Alarrippu, Shabdam and Keerthanam to more contemporary dances, folk items and dance drama the evening will have something for everyone. Students from newcomers and seniors have each had items choreographed to bring their learning and skill on stage.
Teachers, students and parents of Sankeerna Dance School hereby cordially invite all dance lovers for the great evening.