In Reply to: Who is the *BEST" of all dancers?! posted by Shruti Jayaraman on January 13, 2006 at 21:08:38:

 I like numerous dancers and each has her/his own beauty. I wish I got a chance to see some of the stalwarts of old times, who perhaps had all of those 'best' qualiities ingrained in every cell of their body.
I have not yet come across a dancer from the fairly recent times, who flawlessly possesses such ideal qualities, but here are a few dancers who I really like to go watch and get inspired by (not in any particular order):

1. Malavika Sarukkai: "ELEVATING" dancer
I like her Angasuddham, perfect and majestic execution of adavus, sculpturesque poses, powerful abhinaya, and meaningul ideas/themes....she can really move an onlooker to tears.

2. Alarmel Valli: an "ENTERTAINING" dancer
For the sheer joy she radiates on stage, her lightning speed nritta, realistic expressions, and the interesting Sangam poetry she extensively portrays can entertain a layman or a connoisseur

3. Urmila Sathyanarayanan: a SATISFYING dancer
That sparkle and vigour she injects in her slightest movement; she instantly brings a sense of completeness and also "kudukalam"; her beauty adds to her neat and brisk portrayal

4. Priya Govind: a SUBTLE dancer
For her slow and deeply portrayed abhinaya, perfectly chiseled movements, Angasuddham, and mastery over technique

5. Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan & Padma Subramaniam & Indira Kadambi: EXPRESSIVE dancers, I find it hard to express in words how much they can move me with only the power of Abhinaya

6. Rama Vaidyanathan: SCULPTURESQUE dancer
With striking stage presence, she sensitively sculpts every movement and presents an image of ancient beauty

7. Sir Dhananjayan & Sir CV Chandrasekhar & Sir Adyar Lakshmanan:
For their sea-deep knowledge and experience and technical mastery and vidwath over theory and performance

8. Sir A. Lakshman: a "Perfect" dancer
An inspiring performer with extensive knowledge and a mastery over the art; He is also a great teacher and has trained many of today's top dancers

9. KJ Sarasa teacher's students, in general: I really enjoy watching their sprightly and innovative choreography and performances

10. Medha Hari: Certainly an "APSARAish" dancer For her immense talent, flexibility and agility, and powerful nritta, vigour and enthusiasm

11. Vyjayanthimala Bali: a "SPRIGHTLY" dancer
Her grace and majesty leave a lasting impression, expressions are a delight and so are her creative choreographies; if she continues to entertain rasikas to this day, she is really someone selflessly dedicated to this art

12. Revathy Ramachandran & Shobana & Malavika Sarukkai: RHYTHMIC dancers
Their mastery over tala, rhythmic nuances, and clarity of footowork is superb

Actually, there are several more dancers I could go on about...but I think I will stop now and post another list(s) later on.:)

Shruti Jayaraman
 
 
 
 
 

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