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Reviews: English Language
- ENGLISH PRESS REVIEWS:
- NEWSPAPER: THE TIMES OF INDIA
- It’s a compliment to Chandan Thakore that the
beautiful visualization of Kalidas’s epic ‘Meghadootam’, choreographed
by him on its select stanzas, musically recited in Sanskrit, has been
reasonably well received.
-The Times of India, 14th September 2010
- The Dance-drama Meghadootam ‘From Epic to Poetry in
Motion’ visualized and choreographed by Chandan Thakore gives the feel
of the beauty the epic is. A standing ovation at the end acknowledged
‘rasanishpatti’.
-The Times of India, 14th July 2010
- The over 30 dance learners who sat quietly like
school children at the opening day of the workshop looked completely
transformed into Dancers with colourful saris, looking keen and
responsive at the concluding session of the five days workshop
organized by Nrityabharti and Sangeet Natak Academy.
-The Times of India, 19th March 2010
- The Three-Day Dance Festival organized by a city
based dance academy Nrityabharti was the Feast for the eye.
-The Times of India, 27th February 2010
- The potential of Chandan Thakore has given quite a
few delightful Dance Dramas and transformed the image of the
Bharatnatyam dance centre.
-The Times of India, 23rd February 2010
- The Dance Festival organized by renowned dance
academy Nrityabharti on its 50 years completion saw a huge turn out of
the cultural connoisseurs in the city and definitely a sight to behold.
-The Times of India, 22nd February 2010
- Time stood still when classical music and dance of
Spain and India merged in a high voltage performance as part of
Heritage week in the city. Audience enthralled with the glimpses of
graceful Flamenco with Bharatnatyam performed by a renowned city based
group Nrityabharti.
-The Times of India, 21st November 2009
- “FLAMENCO-NATYAM”
choreographed by Chandan Thakore was undoubtedly convergence of the
finest kind which was complemented by among other things. The graceful
and sensuous Flamenco met its match in the poise and elegance of the
Indian Classical Dance form Bharatnatyam which together created magic
that few in Ahmedabad would have expected. A delectable spread
comprising a Flamenco Dance compelling with Indian dances performed by
Nrityabharti Group captivated audience.
-The Times of India, 20th November 2009
- A Classical Treat of delightful blend of Laya and
Taal choreographed by Chandan Thakore generated much interest among the
audience who appreciated each performance with the dancers in their
energetic spirits.
-The Times of India, 18th November 2009
- An eternal love story ‘Geeta Govindam’ has been
given a visual form by pleasing choreography of Chandan Thakore which
admirably gives a feel of the poetry and its theme with traces of
miniature paintings.
-The Times of India, 11th August 2009
- “The mesmerizing and maiden performance depicting
various roles played by a woman by Chandan Thakore’s troupe was an ode
to the spirit of woman.”
-The Times of India, 22nd April 2009
- “Under the tutelage of Chandan Thakore, the dance
performance of Nrityabharti Performing Arts with the Sun Temple in the
backdrop was an ode to the rich architectural heritage of Gujarat and
the audience was enthralled by reverberating beats and contemporary
touch that rendered a classic appeal.”
-The Times of India, 20th January 2009
- “Chandan Thakore produced a pleasing dance piece
“Naari” on UNRAVELLING MYSTERY CALLED WOMAN and to everyone’s delight,
he adds elements drawn from history and mythology to the
visualization.”
-The Times of India, 6th January 2009
- “The ambience, the zestful joint Director of
Nrityabharti and its students, created during The National Dance
Festival reflected taste. Giving students exposure to excellence is a
good idea.”
-The Times of India, 23rd February 2008
- “A worthy attempt by the young choreographer and
dance director Chandan Thakore by the new experimentation with the
movements of Bharatnatyam in Odissi Music Style in the dance ballet
Geet Govind.”
-The Times of India, Bhubaneswar, 25th August 2007
- “Students of Nrityabharti give a performance during
“Ashadh Utsav” celebrations at City College in Ahmedabad.”
-The Times of India, 8th July 2007
- “Dancers from all over the country perform at the
National Dance Fest organized by Nrityabharti Performing Arts”.
-The Times of India, 4th March 2005
- “The youngest dancers from Nrityabharti Performing
Arts at prestigious KONARK DANCE FESTIVAL, Orissa”.
-The Times of India, 29th November 2004
- “ETERNAL CLASSIC: Chandan Thakore’s troupe enacts a
ballet on Kalidasa’s epic love poem MEGHDOOTAM”.
-The Times of India, 14th August 2004
- “Performing Artists from Nrityabharti enthralls the
audience by their performance in Meghdootam, a classical dance ballet”
-The Times of India, 18th July 2004
- “Nrityabharti Performing Group presents
Bharatnatyam performance at Vishwagurjari”.
-The Times of India, 4th August 2002
- “The dancers from Nrityabharti did a good
presentation at Nrityotsav”.
-The Times of India, 23rd January 2002
- “Nrutyotsav by Nrityabharti”
-The Times of India, Baroda, 5th October 2001
- “Impressive Performance by the Artists”
-The Times of India, 15th August 2001
- “Nrityabharti organize a festival of various
classical dance styles to showcase the talents of young disciples of
renowned Gurus”.
-The Times of India, 24th January 2001
- Chandan Thakore says on organizing National Aaj Ke
Kalakar Festival “From my experience I know young
artists need opportunities”.
-The Times of India, 21st January 2001
- “A Dance Form appeared like Temple Sculptures”.
-The Times of India, 4th October 2000
- “Chandan Thakore’s Delightful Dance Drama-Sakal
Devta”
-The Times of India, 24th September 2000
- “Nrityabharti evolving phases of dance”
-The Times of India, 8th May 2000
- “Promising to enrapture the audience,
rhythmically”. Classical Dance Festival-Aaj Ke Kalakar.
-The Times of India, 23rd April 2000
- “Nrityabharti Performing Arts presents Unity
through their Dance Forms”
-The Times of India, 2nd October 1999
- “CHANDAN THAKORE, a new name nudging its way into
the list of accomplished dancers and choreographers. His sparkling and
pleasing choreography indicates his preseverance and the desire to be a
cut above average”.
-The Times of India, 14th February 1999
- “Chandan Thakore’s innovative attempt of classical
dance ballet pours life into the characters from Indian epics, keeping
them alive in our minds”
-The Times of India, 13th February 1999
- “Chandan Thakore’s innovative Group
Choreography-Simply Happening”
The Times of India, 3rd February 1999
- “Nrityabharti Troupe charms residents with elegant
performance”
-The Times of India, 6th December 1998
- “WEAVER KNOWS WHAT BEAUTY IS”- Chandan impresses by
his innovative capacity to relate Bharatnatyam to modern sensibility.
It is his natural bent for authenticity that invites praise.
-The Times of India, 22nd February 1998
- It’s a compliment to Chandan Thakore that the
beautiful visualization of Kalidas’s epic ‘Meghadootam’, choreographed
by him on its select stanzas, musically recited in Sanskrit, has been
reasonably well received.
- NEWSPAPER: THE INDIAN EXPRESS
- “Chandan Thakore’s Innovative Group Choreography
set for the National Dance Festival organized by Nrityabharti
Performing Arts.”
-The Indian Express, 2nd May 2006
- “Dancers Felicitated at Nritya Yatra”.
-The Indian Express, 23rd September 2002
- “Glimses of richness, variety in Dance Forms by
Nrityabharti”.
-The Indian Express, 10th December 2001
- “Performances by renowned artists at the National
Festival “Aaj Ke Kalakar” bears testimony to popularity of classical
dance”
-The Indian Express, 7th May 2000
- “Chandan Thakore, a Rising Choreographer”
-The Indian Express, 6th October 1999
- “Chandan Thakore enthrals audience by his excellent
choreography blended with rich dance compositions to the lilting tunes
of ragas”.
-The Indian Express, 2nd July 1999
- “Chandan Thakore’s Innovative Group Choreography
set for the National Dance Festival organized by Nrityabharti
Performing Arts.”
- NEWSPAPER: DNA
- The audiences were all praise for the beauty that
unfolded in the form of dance moves when classical poetry was set in
motion by Chandan Thakore, a noted name in the field and it was a feast
for the senses.
-DNA, Ahmedabad, 21st October 2010
- ‘Ancient Grandeur with a new view’ through
mesmerizing group choreographies by students of Chandan Thakore, a name
of danseur that evokes much admiration and respect.
-DNA, Ahmedabad, 18th October 2010
- Meghdootam, an artistic dance ballet conceived,
choreographed and directed by Chandan Thakore is a must-watch for the
lovers of Performing Arts as it is sensibly choreographed to connect
the audience and the dancers at the same time.
-DNA, Ahmedabad, 11th September 2010
- The performance of dance-drama Meghadootam, a great
literary creation by students of Nrityabharti choreographed by Chandan
Thakore elaborated with great detail, on the beauty of nature as well
as of Yakshi herself, the way they have been depicted in the literary
piece.
-DNA, Ahmedabad, 14th July 2010
- Nrityabharti had organized Mega Dance Workshop in
collaboration with Gujarat State Sangeet Natak Academy wherein the idea
was to create a harmony between the dancers who enthusiastically
participated in the workshop learning the finer aspects of Indian
Classical Dance.
-DNA, Ahmedabad, 18th July 2010
- Nrityabharti, a dance institute in the city is
organizing a five-day Classical dance workshop wherein around 50
well-known artistes and 50 renowned institutes participate in the
workshop to gain knowledge about bringing innovation to Indian
Classical dance so as not to keep it restricted to the traditional
style.
-DNA, Ahmedabad, 5th March 2010
- Indo-Spanish mix of Dance
choreographed by Chandan Thakore enthralls audience and the artistes
received a thunderous applause for their Indo-Spanish fusion Dance
Performance which inaugurated the World Heritage Week.
-DNA, Ahmedabad, 20th November 2009
- Ahmedabad was treated to one of the best dance
performance choreographed by Chandan Thakore wherein the different
heritage structures of Ahmedabad were explored through different dance
formations using the mythological characters as the medium which was an
ode to city’s symmetry and had the audience spellbound and applauding.
-DNA, Ahmedabad, 17th November 2009
- The Dance Composition of the Dance-Drama ‘Geeta
Govindam’- the work of the 12th century poet Shri Jayadev by the
acclaimed choreographer Chandan Thakore enthralled and mesmerized the
audience.
-DNA, Ahmedabad, 11th August 2009
- “A mesmerizing scintillating classical dance
performance celebrating womanhood – ‘a journey through the beautiful
persona of woman’ Directed and Choreographed by Chandan Thakore with
syncopated rhythmic movements floored Amdavadis.”
-DNA, Ahmedabad, 6th January 2009
- “Audience were all praises for the three-day dance
fest. It seems Ahmedabad is reviving its classical culture.”
-DNA, Ahmedabad, 25th February 2008
- “The three-day National Dance Festival left the art
lovers of Ahmedabad overwhelmed by the ethereal performance by dancers
from Nrityabharti Performing Arts with renditions with a tinge of
experimentation. The choreography and the swift movements of the
dancers captured the imagination of the audience.”
-DNA, Ahmedabad, 22nd February 2008
- “In an attempt to promote the young breed of
artists in India, Nrityabharti Performing Arts Society is organizing
National Dance Festival as the transition and metamorphosis are a major
impetus to keep the tradition of the classical dance forms alive
according to Chandan Thakore. The Nrityabharti Society’s own troupe
will be have element of experimentation so that the audience can get a
classic visual treat with doyens of classical dancers with their
elegance and swift moves.”
-DNA, Ahmedabad, 20th February 2008
- The audiences were all praise for the beauty that
unfolded in the form of dance moves when classical poetry was set in
motion by Chandan Thakore, a noted name in the field and it was a feast
for the senses.
- NEWSPAPER: AHMEDABAD MIRROR
- “Nrityabharti Performing Arts has been organizing
the National Dance Festival since six years so that younger artistes
get an opportunity to showcase their art.”
-Ahmedabad Mirror, 22nd February 2008
- “Nrityabharti Performing Arts has been organizing
the National Dance Festival since six years so that younger artistes
get an opportunity to showcase their art.”
- NEWSPAPER: HINDU
- “Two worlds Bharatnatyam was set to Odissi music in
ballet Geet Govind by young choreographer and dance director Chandan
Thakore. The troupe recreated an apt ambiance of Vrindavan in the
auditorium and the audience, comprising mostly of classical dancers and
musicians lapped up the performance.”
-The Hindu, 24th August 2007
- “Two worlds Bharatnatyam was set to Odissi music in
ballet Geet Govind by young choreographer and dance director Chandan
Thakore. The troupe recreated an apt ambiance of Vrindavan in the
auditorium and the audience, comprising mostly of classical dancers and
musicians lapped up the performance.”
- NEWSPAPER: THE PIONEER
- “Nrityabharti performs Gitagovindam as part of the
celebrations of late danseuse Sanjukta Panigrahi’s Birth Anniversary.”
-The Pioneer, Bhubaneswar, 20th August 2007
- “Nrityabharti performs Gitagovindam as part of the
celebrations of late danseuse Sanjukta Panigrahi’s Birth Anniversary.”
- NEWSPAPER: THE ASIAN AGE
- “Elakshiben Thakore shown new paths by
choreographing on Gujarati and Hindi poems”.
-The Asian Age, 3rd September 2002
- Chandan Thakore’s Innovation: “Blend Nritya into
Natya”.
-The Asian Age, 10th December 2001
- “Here Comes The Dancing King”
-The Asian Age, 29th December 2000
- “The dance presented by the performing artists of
Nrityabharti at Natrani, Darpana Academy was different than the usual
Bharatnatyam presentations”.
-The Asian Age, 3rd October 2000
- “Elakshiben Thakore shown new paths by
choreographing on Gujarati and Hindi poems”.
- NEWSPAPER: THE TIMES OF INDIA