'Deluge of talent at 'Pravah'

MYSORE: India International Rural Cultural Centre and Vasundhara Performing Arts (Mysore) organized Pravah, a two-day festival of dance and music, to provide a public forum and to give exposure to performing artistes.
"The word 'Pravah' denotes waves of various dance forms gushing from stage," says classical dancer Vasundhara Doraswamy. The programme is an annual affair.IRCEN has been promoting classical dances.
"During Dasara celebrations, the government hesitates to invite classical artistes as it calls for shelling out huge money…" she claimed, adding that their event further aims to tap the talent of rural youth who otherwise are deprived of opportunities to exhibit their talent. "Different beliefs, traditions and customs and religions are practised in this country," she said, adding that Pravah was earlier held in Kerala, Goa, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Odissi dancers enthralled the audience in Jagan Mohan Palace on Friday. The performance by Ileana Citaristi, an Italian by birth, was the highlight of the evening.