Nrityanchal is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a three-day dance festival at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, bringing together more than 700 young and senior dancers across two major productions.
The festival began on 11 September with a rally on the academy premises, attended by Nrityanchal’s teachers, students, performers, directors and choreographers Shamim Ara Nipa and Shibli Mohammad.
The second day featured Chhoray Chhonde Nrityomala, a production built around children’s rhymes and educational themes. More than 400 children and teenage students performed at the National Theatre Hall on 12 September.
Nipa choreographed the production, while Mohammad supervised the overall programme. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid attended as chief guest, along with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Director General Rezauddin Stalin and other cultural figures.
The festival will conclude on 13 September with Nrityomalika at the National Theatre Hall. More than 300 performers, including Nrityanchal’s senior artistes, will present folk, creative and classical dances.
Nipa and Mohammad will also perform a special duet, while Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury is scheduled to attend as chief guest.
A photographic exhibition documenting Nrityanchal’s 25-year journey is also being held at the venue on 12 and 13 September, featuring photographs and memorabilia from the organisation’s activities and milestones.
Founded in 2001, Nrityanchal has grown into a dance training institution under Nipa and Mohammad, offering training and performance opportunities across several dance traditions.
The anniversary celebrations have continued throughout the year, including a Bharatanatyam evening in June that honoured three dance gurus for their contributions to classical dance in Bangladesh.
Maasranga Television is the media partner, while Shah Cement is the associate partner for the anniversary festival.
