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- 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