Guwahati: Summer workshop on Xattriya dance concludes in city

Guwahati: The 15-day Summer Workshop on Sattriya Dance and Abhinaya, organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with the Kamrup Metropolitan District Administration, concluded recently with a grand closing ceremony at Lakshiram Baruah Sadan, Axam Xahitya Xabha (AXX).

The workshop, conducted by Kirtan Kala Kendra—a wing of Kirtan Foundation—was held at its Bhetapara branch from July 10. It aimed to deepen the understanding of Xattriya dance, Abhinaya (expression), and associated performance traditions among young learners. The Dispur constituency-based initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, with notable involvement from parents and guardians.

Workshop participants performed Borgeet at the ceremony, followed by a welcome speech from Usha Rani Baishya, an eminent Xattriya artiste and Sangeet Natak Akademi Yuva Awardee. The event was graced by several distinguished guests, including Doordarshan Kendra Guwahati Executive Officer and tabla maestro Arup Kumar Mishra, Axam Xahitya Xabha general secretary Debajit Bora, dance critic Atul Dutta, ADC of Dispur Subdivision Bandita Kashyap, former Kalakshetra Secretary Chabin Rajkhowa, and committee member Subhash Nath.

The evening also featured captivating performances of Sattriya Ojapali (with ragas, shlokas, and abhinaya), Chali dance, Krishna Nritya (Lavanu Chori Abhinaya), 23 Mati Akharas, Dashavatara based on Gunamala, and Ghosha prayers. Krishna Kanta Das and Bhaskarjyoti Ojah accompanied the students on khol and flute respectively. Over 300 attendees witnessed the event, which was anchored by senior student and assistant trainer Rimlee Choudhury. The workshop also featured daily interactions with experts such as writer Diganta Biswa Sharma, Sri Sri Ishwar Hati Sattra Satradhikar Rajiv Lochan Sant Bap, and others, stated a press release.

Also read: Xattriya dance event held in Guwahati

Also Watch: