Dubai: A duet Bharathanatyam dance performance was showcased at the Gems Wellington Primary school, Dubai on May 27, 2016. The performance was a part of the concept Prathama Padam, conceived by Guru. Rohini Ananth.

Divya Ramganesh, a biotechnologist by profession and Sneha Satyan, an Architect by profession took their first step in dance and rendered a duet performance. Both are mentored under Nritya Ratna Rohini Ananth, who is a performer, and guru par excellence.

The evening began with a traditional Pushpanjali followed by Ganesha Stuthi. The Chakravaka Jatiswaram reflected their expertise over Nritta. The emotion of Vatsalya was rendered beautifully through a devaranama Drishti Taakitoranga. The main item of the recital was a Padam on Lord Shiva. The Navaras that these 2 dancers exhibited enthralled the audience. The second half showcased a Javali depicting the Vasakasajja Nayika by Sneha Satyan, Aduvum Solluvaal by Divya and culminated with a Thillana.

Guru Vidushi Rohini Ananth on the Natuvangam, Vidushi Madhavi Prasad on Vocal, Master Dhanush on the Mridangam, Master Muralikrishna Rajesh on Violin and Vidwan Rajesh Raghavan on the flute rendered excellent support to the dancers.

The Chief guests of the evening Vidushi Roopa Prabhukrishna and Samia Abdul Moniem Mohamed applauded the team for the efforts taken and for the excellent performance. The evening was well hosted by Tanvi Sudar Kanchan and the support of the Klassical Rhythms team was commendable.

Over all, it was a wonderful evening of top notch dance performance which rendered the spectators in a musing mood over the weekend.