Manipuri dance
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 09 2018:
The 11th Foundation Day of Nimita Devi Nritya Ashram cum inaugural function of "Originality of Manipuri Dance and Catch Them Young", an initiative to promote Manipuri dance form was held at Rupmahal Theatre, today.
The function, organized by Nimita Devi Nritya Ashram with financial assistance from the Ministry of Culture, India, was graced by Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), Imphal Director L Upendro and National Sports University (NSU) Registrar K Radhakumar as the chief guest and president respectively.
Speaking at the function, Upendro stressed on the need of imbibing the intrinsic values of Manipuri dance, apart from learning its physical form in the present day for development of the art form.
He opined that engagement of youth and children in the promotion of Manipuri dance and art, is the need of the hour while pointing out that promotion of art and culture needs consistent effort.
There are also certain needs for adopting modern dance styles and concepts of other dances in Manipuri dance to ensure its survival and competitiveness with the dance forms of other States and countries, he added.