Pragyan School, Greater Noida organized an Odissi Dance recital  on 8^th October 2018 by the eminent dancer  Smt. Kavita Dwibedi under the  ageis of  SPIC MACAY, the society for the promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture amongst youth. It's objective is to promote intangible aspects of Indian Cultural  heritage by promoting Indian classical music and dance.

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The programme commenced  with bouquet presentation to Smt. Kavita followed by the lighting of  lamp by the eminent artist, the Managing Trustee of the school Mr. Ram Chand and the school Principal, Mrs. Ruchika Sharma.

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Ms. Kavita Dwibedi  accompanied by Mr. Suresh Kumar Sethi (Sitar), Mr. Prashant  Kumar  Maharana (Mardala) and Mr. Pradeep  Kumar  Bahera (Vocal) briefed the students about the  Odissi dance and music.

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Ms. Dwibedi commenced her performance with an invocation piece , Mangalacharan. She then performed ‘Pallavi', a pure dance performed to the  accompaniment of a raga, characterized by  eye movements , body postures and intricate footwork.

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Mr. Ram and Ms. Ruchika Sharma felicitated  Ms. Dwibedi  and her team  by presenting  them with mementoes. The school Principal then concluded the event by urging students to learn atleast one Art form in their  lives so as  to lead a life closer to divinity.  

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