Whether you want to admit it or not, we all have memories of blasting music and dancing in the privacy of our own rooms. You let the music take over you, feel it in every cell of your body and just let go. It’s like the music moves you. You don’t have to think, the movement comes naturally to you. This is just one of the beauties of humanity. When your movements don’t even have to make sense. But dancing in reality, as an art form is so much more complex. And semi-classical dance is somewhere in between these two extremes.
While it isn’t as rigid as Indian classical dances, it isn’t as easy as dancing in your room without any thought or structure. The genuineness of pure classical forms of dance is preserved. Yet, semi-classical is much more fluid in nature, forgiving. It usually breaks from the fixed structures, adopting a contemporary feel.
Sure, dancers have more artistic freedom while creating their own choreographies. However, skill and knowledge about the dance form are still crucial. At last, you have to learn the rules to break them. And today, we present some phenomenal dancers who have mastered this!
The Covers…
First up, we have Nidhi Kumar. She uploaded a spectacular dance cover on the heart-touching song, ‘Titliaan’. Nidhi narrates the story through a mix of semi-classical, kathak and freestyle dance. Her expressions with the aesthetics of the video will leave you awe-struck. The costume, location, hair and makeup – all just add to the story narration resulting in a powerful, yet graceful piece of art!
We also have Nidhi Ram and Neha Ram, sisters with their duet dance cover of the timeless ‘Mere Dholna’ from ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’. The costume, their expressions, gestures and movements make the whole experience even more beautiful. This semi-classical choreography is an absolute delight to watch!
