A unique Bharatha Natyam

Hirushi Himashi Jayasena presented her maiden Bharatha Dance recital recently at the Auditorium of Vishaka Vidyalaya Colombo. Hirushi is an eleven year student at Vishaka Vidyalaya Colombo in Grade seven. It is clear that her performance reveals that she is a vibrant and a girl of dynamism and courage.

Hirushi is the only daughter of Dr. Ranil Jayasena and Madani Jayasena. Both parents are admirers of aesthetics and they are skilled in singing. Hirushi has brought credit to her school Vishaka Vidyalaya-Colombo and the principal Rukmani Chithra Gunarathne should be proud of the high level of attainment of Hirushi in Baratha Natyam under her able guidance. Hirushi's teacher of Baratha Natayam Priyadarshani Bandara should be congratulated for producing a versatile pupil with creativity and a deep knowledge par excellence.

The recital commenced with the traditional dances like homage to God Shiva and Jathiswarm.

A appreciable response emerged when she danced to the songs, vrunda vanaye by sangith nipun Prof. Sanath Nandasiri, Ran pokunen by Late Milton Perera, jaya kehali bandana by Dr. Dayrathna Ranatunga and Prof. Amara Ranatunga, Podi mal ethano by Late Ananda Samarakoon with P. B. Leelavathie.

The encomium received by Hirushi from the public could be considered a motivation for her to proceed with her activities successfully pertaining to Baratha Natayam.

- Nimal Ranatunga