Event name: Ideas and Ideals that unite the country (Ideas@75 under Art and Culture Sub-theme of STAP)
Faculty Coordinator: Mr.Ravindran, Research Assistant, TNNLU
Dates conducted: 10.04.2022 -16.04.2022
Platform: TDC Instagram Page
A dance video was uploaded in the Instagram page of the club every day for a week. The dance videos had the overall theme of Art and Culture that reflected on the Ideas and Ideals that unite the country. Each day’s video had its own sub-theme under the main theme.
About The Event
Date: 10.04.2022
Sub-Theme: Beauty of the country Dancer - Vigasini
A graceful classical dance performance highlighting the beauty of the country. From praising the rivers, lands, mountains to the culture of the land, it was an admiration of the country. It glorified the daily happenings and behavior of the people of the country, describing it as the home to Indians.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CcK_-BJjHlF/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Date- 11.04.2022
Sub-theme: Respecting the freedom fighters Dancer- Nivedhaa
A power packed performance recognizing and respecting the sacrifices and contributions of freedom fighters, who fought for independence, irrespective of their caste, colour, creed or religion. A performance that portrayed the gratitude of every citizen to the freedom fighters who fought so bravely.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CcNkHgpjrPX/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Date: 12.04.2022
Sub-theme: Classical Dances Dancer- Muthamil
Dance is a form of expression and the classical dances of India, which we all love, is an integral part of the lives of most Indians. The performance included Bharathanatyam, one of the most ancient dance forms of the country. The performance expressed how the dance form narrates stories and legends, with grace and ease.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CcQQwCHjvEL/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Date: 13.04.2022
Sub-theme: Unity in diversity Dancer- Vyshnavi Reddy
The dance performance expressed the joy in dancing and how it is a part of Indian celebrations and culture. Being a highly diverse country, dance has been a part of our unity. The performance passes on the message that dance is freedom, dance is celebration and unites all cultures.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CcS-6VejDqh/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Date: 14.04.2022
Sub-theme: Ode to love
Dancer- Janaki Devi Baskar
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CcVOLdtjApL/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Date- 15.04.2020
Sub-theme: Patriotism Dancer- Rootika
When talking about independence, the one thing that fills our hearts and souls is patriotism. The dance performance expressed the emotions of millions of Indians and the pride they take in being Indians and their respect for their motherland, with the iconic song, Vande Matharam.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CcXs3Oyjs5e/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Date: 16.04.2022
Sub-theme: To the lost dances Dancer- Neyaa
Independence was not just a celebratory moment, but it had more to it. It was followed by partition that separated and broke many love stories. The dance performance is an ode to the loves that were torn apart by the partition. To the ones who yearned for their love on both sides of the borders.
The dance performance encompassed Thappattama and Oyilattam, traditional folk-art forms of Tamil Nadu. It is very important to preserve one’s own culture. All have the responsibility of passing on the goodness of an art, irrespective of its class and caste background it owes its origin to. The performance passed on the message that we should celebrate every art form and give respect and due credit to all of them.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CcaYc_5D86V/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=