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NRUTYA

Nrutya – Dance / Dancing is technically defined as: moving rhythmically

to music, following a sequence of steps. But, there’s so much more to

dance than just “rhythmic movements”.

It is a form of art, through which we express our ideas, thoughts,

emotions. It is a path which helps us connect deeper with ourselves and

nature. It is a bridge between the material world and the eternal truth.

“Dancing enables us to lose ourselves and find ourselves at the same

time”. The phrase action speaks louder than words can very well be

represented through dancing. What cannot be defined or put into words

or sentences, can easily be expressed and understood through dance.

My personal experience with dance is that, it makes me stable. It makes

me a better living being. Amidst the turmoil of thoughts, when my rage

and sorrow rise like the tides on a full moon, dancing, calms me down like

sweet lullaby of a mother puts a crying toddler to sleep. It embraces me
onto its bosom and I’ll know I’m safe. It soothes me with its soft eyes and a

warm smile. It gives me hope. It has made me understand what love is….

what freedom is…. what happiness is….

“When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the

floor. It is to enjoy each step along the way.”

-Wayne Dyer

Smruthi Dixit K.G
II PU ‘A’

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