JNMDA observes International Dance Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 29 2018:
Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy observed the International Dance Day today at Priyogopalsana Auditorium of the academy with Prof H Tombi Singh, Vice-Chairman, JNMDA and Padmashree awardee Ksh Thouranishabi Devi gracing the occasion as the chief guest and president respectively.
Around 150 people participated in the event.
Speech on the significance of the day and presentation of special screening of films on the Dance Gurus of the State, including Guru Maisnam Amubi Singh, Guru Laimayum Thambalngoubi Devi, Jagoida Kathoklabi Suryamukhi Devi and Sangai, Dancing Deer of Manipur were the main highlights of the function.
Eminent film maker & director A Syam Sharma; renowned artiste & director Y Roma Devi; eminent choreographer & Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Th Chaotombi Singh; eminent dancer & Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Th Suryamukhi Devi and several other renowned artistes and musicians were also felicitated during the occasion.
International Dance Day promoted by UNESCO in 1982 aims at encouraging participation and education in dance through events and festivals amongst the general public.