Learn monipuri dance from Bimbavati Devi

Author: tashfin tashfin Posted: Jul 15, 2008 3:00 PM

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The High Commission of India in Bangladesh in association with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations

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Indian High Commission

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A month-long Monipuri dance course, conducted by the legendary Bimbavati Devi, will begin at the Indian High Commission from July 21. Organized by the High Commission of India in Bangladesh in association with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations will organise the first session of a month-long Manipuri dance from July 22 till August 21.
According to a press release from the High Commission, Bimbavati Devi, daughter of renowned classical Manipuri dancers-Guru Kalavati Devi and Guru Bipin Singh-is a leading exponent of Monipuri dance, one of the six major classical dance forms of India. She is also well trained in playing Manipuri mridang and Manipuri martial art and has performed in various prestigious dance programmes and festivals in India and abroad.
The dance course will be conducted at the Indian High Commission’s Dance and Music Training Centre, House no 24, Road No 2, Dhanmondi Residential Area here. Those interested in attending the course have been requested to contact the Information and Cultural wing of the High Commission by July 21.