Mohiniattam dancer Pallavi Krishnan has a series of performances lined up this month. And at one of her shows, she premieres, 'Salabhanjika' a group presentation themed on the story of Ahalya.
The production has been conceived by scholar and critic C. P. Unnikrishnan, lyrics by Kavalam Narayana Panikkar, music by Darshan Raman and Kalamandalam Hyderali, dance choreography by Pallavi Krishnan. Presentation by Pallavi Krishnan and her disciples from Kolkata, alongwith Suvasish Dutta.
Here is Pallavi Krishnan's schedule:
February 6, 2004: TDM Hall, Kochi, Kerala - 6.30 pm - Central Lalita Kala Akademi's award distribution function, in association with Kerala Lalika Kala Akademi. Mohiniyattam group performance by Pallavi Krishnan and her disciples from Kolkata - traditional items.
February 7, 2004: Regional Theatre of Kerala Sangeet Nataka Academy, Trichur - under the aegis of Bharatham: Premier of Salabhanjika.
Feb. 9, 2004: Fine Arts Hall, Kochi - Programme of Kerala Fine Arts: Presentation of Salabhanjika.
February 12, 2004: NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai: Mohiniyattam solo recital by Pallavi Krishnan - 6.30 pm
February 14, 2004: Malabar Mahotsav, Calicut (Kozhikode) Kerala Mohiniyattam solo recital by Pallavi Krishnan - 6.30 pm
February 20 to March 3rd: Lasya Dance Centre, Calcutta: Mohiniyattam residency and master class by Pallavi Krishnan, for selected dancers from different dance centres / institutions in Kolkata / West Bengal.
March 8, 2004: Presentation of Salabhanjika at Nehru Center, Worli, Mumbai at Smita Patel Memorial Centre's three-day national ballet festival, on the occasion of International Women's Day.
For details contact: Lasya Academy of Mohiniyattam Tel: 0487-2381584, 033-25482217 Email: lasya@vsnl.com and charulata@sancharnet.in Website: www.pallavikrishnan.com.