Earthmech FZC celebrated its fifth birthday on 16th December 2016. The Klassical Rhythms team put up an awe-inspiring show on the occasion. It was the fifth annual performance of Klassical Rhythms team that evening which mesmerized the full house audience throughout the show. Over 50 artists of different ages performed a variety of dances showcasing Indian Classical dance forms in a disciplinary festive mood.

Welcoming the audience, Rohini Ananth shared how Earthmech and Klassical Rhythms decided to collaborate and give a feast to the audience. The Emcee’s of the evening, Shruthi Shenoy, Ragini Pai and Sushanth Mohapatra respectively did full justice to their roles in a professional way.

The evening started with the Sabha Vandanam, which gave a vibrant start to the evening. Followed was Nrityanjali, Pushpanjali, Ganesha Stuthi and other dance forms. The new members put forth a dance of adavus and hastas which was a feast for the eyes. Alaripu, Devaranama and Varnam followed next. The first half of the performance ended with a special dedication to the chief guest, where the team members rendered a medley of her popular movie songs, but, in Bharathantyam style. In between there were felicitations to the supporters, well-wishers and toppers of the team.

The evening was graced with the presence of Lakshmi Gopalswamy (Eminent Bharthanatyam dancer and South Indian Actress), Mr. & Mrs. Bharath Bhai Shah (entrepreneurs and philanthropists) and Mr. P S Srikumar (GM – GCC – Mathrubhumi Print and Publications Co Ltd.)

Sarvottam Shetty, Shodhan Prasad, Satish Poojary, Vishwanath Shetty, Yadav Kotian, Dr. Shailesh, Rajesh Kutthar, Vasu Shetty and Aparna Naik were felicitated for their guidance, help and support over the 5 years to the Klassical Rhythms Team. Felicitations to the guests were done by Rohini Ananath, Shilpa Kamath and Lakshmi Narayan Kamath. Cheers were showered for Deepa Shenoy, Geetha Santosh, Asha Dinesh, Usha Shetty, Sushma Shetty, Rajani Ramnath, Veena Pai, Shanti Nitin, Kavitah Somnath, Shailaja Kotian, Shashikala Kanchan, Ravish , Ramnath, Pradeep the core team members for their tireless efforts and their contribution to the program’s success.

Lingashtakam, Kavadi Chindu, Devi Stuthi, Saraswathi Stuthi and Thillana culminated into the second half. It was an evening to cherish and remember not only for Earth Mech and Klassical Rhythms team, but, for all those who attended the program.