Kolkata : The first annual program of 'Rhythmic Dance and Fitness Studio' was staged at Behala Sarat Sadan. 'Pragati'--the program showcases classical dance, Adi Yoga and Zumba. Priyasmita Dev, leading dance artist of 'Rhythmic Dance and Fitness Studio', planned and choreographed the entire event.
Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi expert Sujatha Ramalingam, Kathak dancer Arpita Dutta, Course Director of Asian Yoga Research Institute Dr. Ujjal Kumar Ghosh, founder of 'Rhythmic Dance and Fitness Studio' Sangeeta Dev, Partha Dev and dance artist Priyasmita Dev inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp.
Conducted by yoga instructors Deepshikha Mukherjee and Vikas Majumder of Rhythmic Dance and Fitness Studio, the rhythmic presentation of the 'Panchabhuta Tattva of the universe centered around Adi Yoga' won the audience's appreciation. Thirty students participated in it.
Priyasmita herself performed a creative dance with Goddess Kali - 'Light emanating from the source of darkness'. Her two dance gurus Sujata Ramalingam and Arpita Dutta also performed dances.
Rhythmic Dance and Fitness Studio was established in 2020. Apart from training in Bharatanatyam dance, Yoga and Zumba are taught as part of the fitness programme. Priyasmita holds an M.F.A in Bharatanatyam Classical Dance from Annamalai University under the guidance of her guru Sujatha Ramalingam. Priyasmita also learned Kathak from Guru Arpita Dutta.
