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Remembering Bharatanatyam Guru Shri. S.K. Rajaratnam Contributor: Bharatanatyam & Kuchipudi Dancer Shoba Natarajan Remembering my Bharatanatyam Guru Shri. S.K. Rajaratnam on his 88th birthday (1931-1994). Even though he left us almost 24 years ago, his magical voice, soulful singing, and crisp nattuvangam still reverberate in my mind. His unique style of singing and effortless 'brigAs' were almost impossible to replicate by others. Many times in dance class (and on stage) I have stood in awe of his music, forgetting to dance, sometimes turning away to hide my tears. It was a one-of-a kind spiritual experience to dance with him wielding the cymbals and singing. The memories are too many to relate, but he is always in my thoughts, inspiring me at every 'step'!! About Contributor: Shoba Natarajan received several years of intensive training in Bharatanatyam from Kalaimamani Sri S. K. Rajaratnam. She learnt Kuchipudi from the renowned Kuchipudi Guru, Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam. She is Artistic Director of Samskriti Foundation * All views are of the contributor. ** Pics Credit: Shoba Natarajan ********************************** PriyaLasya Classical Dance Platform - Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Mohiniyattam, Manipuri, Kathakali, Chhau, Sattriya S.K.Rajaratnam, Shoba Natarajan, Vazhuvoor 0718.04.A1 Appeal For Support ** Please contribute for a worthy cause of promoting Indian Classical Dance. Join the membership. For details please visit www.priyalasya.org ******* |