<p> Seventy artistes performed Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Odissi dances for a tune at Ravindra Kalakshetra on Wednesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The programme was held as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of Kalakshetra. <br />Senior theatreperson Vimala Rangachar, who spoke at the programme, said the Kalakshetra became a reality due to the efforts of many artistes. <br /><br />‘Continue activism’<br /><br />“The activism should go on. Kalakshetra should not be allowed to become a decrepit hall. We should protect and nurture it for future,” Vimala said. <br /><br />Shanthala award winner Radha Sridhar said there is a need for a separate repertoire for classical dances on the lines of Ravindra Kalakshetra, which mainly caters to theatre activities.<br /><br />Theatreperson Srinivas Kappanna of Kalakshetra Cultural Committee expressed concerns over regular protests at Town Hall. <br /><br />“We have requested the police to prevent these protests,” Kappanna added.<br /><br /></p>
<p> Seventy artistes performed Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Odissi dances for a tune at Ravindra Kalakshetra on Wednesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The programme was held as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of Kalakshetra. <br />Senior theatreperson Vimala Rangachar, who spoke at the programme, said the Kalakshetra became a reality due to the efforts of many artistes. <br /><br />‘Continue activism’<br /><br />“The activism should go on. Kalakshetra should not be allowed to become a decrepit hall. We should protect and nurture it for future,” Vimala said. <br /><br />Shanthala award winner Radha Sridhar said there is a need for a separate repertoire for classical dances on the lines of Ravindra Kalakshetra, which mainly caters to theatre activities.<br /><br />Theatreperson Srinivas Kappanna of Kalakshetra Cultural Committee expressed concerns over regular protests at Town Hall. <br /><br />“We have requested the police to prevent these protests,” Kappanna added.<br /><br /></p>
