Vibes
– The dance event of ATHARVA kicked off with a bang sending vibes across all present!
The
setting couldn’t have been perfect; crowds thronged the WELL at TAPMI, the
venue for the night. One could hear a sense of excitement and anticipation
flowing through their cheers. The comperers
with their electrifying voice galvanized excitement all around . The
honorable judges seated, were from eminent fields of the entertainment industry
sharing varied expertise.
And
the participants did not disappoint the audience at all! Round 1 called the
Footloose, was based on an impromptu dance for the song played on the spot.
Teams comprising of “three” danced and swayed to tunes which cut across all genres.
The way the teams performed, it was impossible to believe that the dances were
actually conjured on the spot and weren’t rehearsed!
The next round called the ‘Two for Tango’
featured dances vying for the best couple chemistry .Couples showcased their amazing mutual chemistry in
the dances which ensued .The performances were so beautiful, I must say! In fact, the
graceful movements, including leaps and spins performed by a particular couple reminded
one of the ballets performed by the famous Paris Opera Ballet (no kidding!).Meanwhile,
the flashing lights of the shutterbugs scrambled capture every passing moment
of the stage.
Peppered in between the rounds were
fillers. The cheeky mimicry by made the crowd go into splits of laughter while
the ramp walk and melodies sung by the onlookers gave fresh appetite to the
whole event.
The final round named ‘Street Dance’
featured some truly astounding performances from all the teams. Dances featured
mindboggling acrobatics, and stunts which one could appreciate only if present.
Dancers where flying all over the stage like missiles! The Well reverberated
with the euphoria, the performers danced like there was no tomorrow and in the
process confounded the judges for requiring to rate among the best (sic).
All in all, Vibes was one of the most
awaited and equally satisfying events of ATHARVA-13. It brought alive the human
spirit to bring the best out of individuals, and personified the true spirit of
ATHARVA-‘Survive, Revive and Conquer’.