Indian dance steps into the spotlight in Cork

A NEW dance troupe launched at the Aula Maxima in UCC has been described as the first of its kind in Ireland showcasing diverse Indian dance styles from Indian folk to Bollywood.

Aatma Indian Dance Troupe launched under the theme of Navarasa which translates as “nine human emotions.”

Indian classical dance forms included Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak; Indian folk dances: Garba, Dandiya, and Bihu styles.

Dancers also showcased Lezim and Bollywood moves Aatma was founded by Dr Lekha Menon Margassery, who works as a Technical officer at the School of Microbiology in UCC, in 2018.

A Bharatanatyam dancer herself, Dr Menon created the group to offer UCC’s Indian students and alumni a chance to pursue their passion in dance.

The group has since been broadened to include members of the wider community.

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