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Dance A’fair 2018 Unravels Today In A Two-Day Extravaganza
The latest edition of Dance A’fair, the dance festival hosted by The Floor will be held on June 2 at JT Pac and June 3 at Crowne Plaza. Arunima Gupta and her team is all set to make this two days long dance celebration power packed with performances and workshops
Text Credits: Raveena Nair
The Floor is a dance and movement studio located in Kadavanthara, Kochi run by Arunima Gupta, a renowned dancer, choreographer and Zumba instructor herself. Arunima started her training in dance with Indian classical forms Bharathnatyam and Odissi. She says that the classical forms either western or eastern, are always the foundation, the vocabulary on which other dance forms are built on.
Further, she trained under the pioneers of then known as Navanritya, Manjushree Chaki Sarkar and her daughter Ranjabati Sarkar. That was the time when dance was becoming a medium of expression and not just a form of entertainment with the experimental moves made in contemporary even where the classical forms are the backbone.
The openness of Contemporary dance form attracted Arunima and from the age of 12 and has transformed into her lifestyle. All the other dance forms she has learned stands as the words she uses to express herself through this dance form.
When asked to pick one from Contemporary and Zumba, Arunima doesn’t take a minute to ponder over and picks Contemporary. She says, “Contemporary is part of who I am, it is a reflection of who I am. I like Zumba, it is also a part of me. It keeps me fit and it is a lot positivity, energy and joy. But if someday it happens that I cannot Zumba anymore, I will survive.”
Talking about this edition of Dance A’fair, Arunima herself is very excited about the production called Tagore Scape which is choreographed by her. It is an interpretation of verses on seasons through dance from Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitanjali. Also the Melody Man, which is a musical performance based on The Pied Piper of Hamelin, by the children.
Source: The Floor
To master any art form, it takes a lifetime and it is not possible to learn every dance form available, but each experience will add on to it and leave an impression on the artist. She says, “When I joined the contemporary dance team of Manjushree Chaki Sarkar, I was exposed to various workshops of jazz, ballet, yoga, hip-hop and many other forms that lasted for three to four days. It helps you to adapt yourself and your body to those movements and that expands the scope of movements in your body.”
Every workshop and artist we come across will have a subconscious impression on us which will contribute to our personality and later help us to identify what we would like to understand in depth. Nourishing this thought, this edition of Dance A’fair will have mentors from across the country.
The first day will be kick start with Arclight, an evening of performances by both artists and students which is after a month long vigorous practice sessions at The Floor. The evening of performance will have a wide variety of genres like Ballet, Contemporary, Dance-Theatre, Chhau, Afro- Latin and Hip Hop and a Flamenco presentation by Paris Laxmi.
The second day of Dance A’Fair is named Alloy, which is a series of classes by renowned artists and mentors of dance and fitness. The workshops that stretches from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm is promised to be packed with fun and lots of learning.
Sudakshina Thampi the Instant Yogi will be taking the yoga workshop. Other mentors who will be conducting the workshops are Rahul Chhetri for Chhau, Megha Khatri for Flexibility and Afro-Latin, Shreenath Muthyala and Arunima Gupta will be taking Ballet-Contemporary workshop and Alex Diaz will be conducting Salsa. The spotlight event of the evening is a Zumba Master-class from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm conducted by the lead ZES and Global Brand Ambassador Sucheta Pal, who is a recipient of the First Ladies Award presented to her by President Ram Nath Kovind.
The event will be followed by an after party with DJ Alex Diaz, where the celebration of dance will continue with a Latin flavor in association with the Latin social.
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Celebrity Muses at Lakme Fashion Week 2024
Celebrities from Bollywood create a lot of buzz every year when they appear in fashion shows as the faces of up-and-coming or established designers in the nation. Lakme Fashion Week is one such event where a large number of Bollywood designers participate. As anticipated, the LFW roster this year had a number of well-known names and was stylish as well. Numerous well-known figures, including Madhuri Dixit and Ananya Panday, sashayed down the ramp. Let’s examine a few of the most well-known figures seen this season on the ramp.
Ananya Pandey
Ananya Panday looked amazing on the catwalk as she paired an off-the-shoulder black petal dress with high-rise leather boots. Wearing a long ponytail and walking confidently, she looked stunning for designer Rahul Mishra.
Aditya Roy Kapur and Janhvi Kapoor
Walking for fashion brand Kalki, Janhvi Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur took the show on the road. Aditya Roy Kapur was spotted wearing a black sherwani with embellishments, while Janhvi Kapoor sported an off-the-shoulder silk shirt and a maroon mermaid skirt.
Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit wore a gorgeous black floral co-ord set with a stylish blazer that gave off business woman vibes for Ranna Gill. She accessorized with modest locks and maroon lips for a neutral makeup look.
Shanaya Kapoor
On the other hand, Shanaya Kapoor was spotted walking the ramp for Anamika Khanna while sporting an oversized white shirt with embroidered details and high-rise boots.
Tripti Dimri
Tripti Dimri graced the ramp for Shantnu and Nikhil donning an exquisite floor-length silver skirt paired with a sleeveless black top, a chic belt, and a magnificent set of hand gloves.
Tapsee Pannu
As she walked for Gauri & Nainika, Tapsee Pannu was also seen on the ramp wearing a gorgeous bodycon gown with a mermaid cut end.
Malaika Arora
Malaika Arora spun around in a gorgeous pastel lehenga adorned with golden flower embroidery while she walked the Lakme Fashion Week runway for Anushka Reddy.
Rakul Preet
Rakul Preet, the newest bride in town, was also spotted on the ramp, walking for Ritika Mirchandani while sporting a white crop top and a skirt with a high thigh slit.
Aditi Rao Hydari
In Nirmooha’s ‘Ekatra’ collection, Aditi Rao Hydari embodies royalty as she explores individualism with dark purple coordinated outfits embellished with geometric designs and a dash of shine.
Divya Khosla
In Rajdeep Ranawat’s opulent ‘Nizam’ collection, which is made of silk and features vintage accents, Divya Khosla looks stunning. The collection is inspired by the grandeur of Lucknow and the royal jewels of Hyderabad.
Sara Ali Khan
Varun Chakkilam’s ‘Lenora’ collection, which combines modern style with Hyderabadi cultural aspects in pearl grey embroidered lehengas, features Sara Ali Khan flashing burn marks.
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Lakme Fashion Week Day 2 Highlights
From March 13 to 17, Lakme Fashion Week was held at the famous Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, which is situated in the center of the Bandra Kurla Complex. Lakme Fashion Week 2024 covered every genre, with an insightful and diverse list of designers showcasing their work. Collections included haute couture, street style, country wear, gothic vampire inspired, 1800s cowboy tribes, Indian bridal, Venetian tea party, and Victorian gowns. It’s time to break down some of the major SS’24 fashion trends as fashion week just ended. Sustainable Fashion Day, held on Day 2 of Lakme Fashion Week in collaboration with FDCI, featured some incredibly stunning runway looks.
Til, Yavi, and Inca’s Collection
With their current collection, Inca, Til, and Yavi showcased sustainable design with clothing that promised both unparalleled comfort and glamour. In her role as Inca India’s show stopper, actor Dia Mirza dominated the show. Wearing an opulent all-black suit from their “Love is a Verb” collection, Mirza strutted down the runway. The collection complemented the concept of the event and was influenced by traditional artisan skills and repurposed materials.
Gaurang Shah’s Designs in Pink Hues
Gaurang’s “Gulaal” Lakme Fashion Week Spring/Festive collection. Lehengas and sarees with long-forgotten embroidery, such as Mochi, Parsi Gada, Petite Point, Kasuti, Phulkari, Kutch, and Kashmiri, were featured in the collection in the adaptable color pink.
Tea Cultures of the World x Chola
With a focus on inclusivity and authenticity, Chola by Sohaya Misra and Tea Culture of the World honoured the merging of fashion and tea culture, embodying confidence, individualism, and empowerment. The collection’s runway was lit up by actresses Neha Dhupia and Konkona Sensharma’s stunning walks in black and white costumes.
U’Core by Urvashi Kaur
In Urvashi Kaur’s U’Core, contrasting selvedges were prominently featured. Her mother, Anupama Singh, along with notable models like Ratna Pathak Shah, Tillotama Shome, Rasika Dugal, Mallika Dua, Faraz Ansani, Shweta Tripathi, and Santanu Hazarika, showcased the collection’s artistry through stitch line details and hand block printing.
R|Elan X JJV Kapurthala
On Day 2 of Sustainable Fashion Day at Lakme Fashion Week, style and sustainability were guaranteed by the R|Elan X JJV Kapurthala collection. JJV incorporates ethical practices into its design philosophy in a seamless manner, improving garment performance and decreasing textile waste.
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Sparkling Day 1 : Lakme Fashion Week
With the much awaited Lakme Fashion Week held in the nation’s capital in association with the FDCI, fashion week is officially underway. Every year, people in the apparel business and fashion aficionados alike look forward to this event.
For almost 25 years, Lakme Fashion Week has been creating legendary displays, and there are no plans to stop. The first day of the five-day event featured a star-studded lineup at the runways, including Jim Sarbh, Hina Khan, and Alaya F in addition to Kalki Koechlin.
The Ramp Walk of Karishma Tanna
Karishma Tanna stunned on the catwalk with her stunning INIFD Launchpad ensemble. The “Scoop” actress turned heads with her gorgeous all-black Yashi Gada costume.
“A Periwinkle Wednesday” Collection by SWGT
The most intriguing collection from SWGT is undoubtedly “A Periwinkle Wednesday,” which takes its cues from the designer’s first iteration of love. The compilation honors love in all its tender, humorous, poetic, entrancing, and even frivolous forms.
Launch of a Magazine
The 2024–25 Fashion X Beauty Lakmē Fashion Week Trend Edition, designed by Peclers Paris, was also unveiled on the first day. The trend journal offered a preview of what to expect from the next fashion season via the eyes of multi-cultural trend forecasters.
The “Sun and Moon” Collection by Archana Rao
The “Sun and Moon” collection by Archana Rao was incredibly fascinating since it celebrates the natural harmony between the sun and moon while simultaneously emphasizing their striking contrasts.
The Most Recent Collection of Rajesh Pratap
The collection by La Martina X Rajesh Pratap Singh pays homage to the close relationship between Polo and Jaipur. The designs successfully highlighted the city’s rich cultural heritage and close connections to the game.
Samant Chauhan’s Collection of Ice Watches
Designer Samant Chauhan’s “Ice Watch” showcased superb craftsmanship and creative use of embroidery and shapes. Whites and blues, layers and ruffles, and a tonne of volume made up the mood board. Jim Sarbh, an actor, walked for Chauhan wearing all-white clothing.
A cocktail collection by Geisha Designs
Paras and Shalini, the designer team at Geisha Designs, served up cocktail and evening wear for men and women for the first time that day. Alaya F, a teenage actress who was observed wearing a lavishly embroidered pant and bustier combo, was chosen as their show stopper.
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