Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 14: A ten-day workshop on the “Techniques of Kathak Used in Bollywood Choreography” began today at Kathak Department of the Institute of Music & Fine Arts (IMFA), University of Jammu.
JU Vice-Chancellor, Prof Umesh Rai, inaugurated the workshop in the presence of students, faculty members, and civil society members.
In his inaugural address, Prof Umesh Rai commended the Kathak Department for organizing a workshop on such a pertinent theme. He emphasized the significant place that Music & Fine Arts holds in the New Education Policy (NEP) and highlighted the importance of such workshops in educating students about the NEP.
Prof Rai acknowledged the crucial role of Kathak techniques in Bollywood, particularly in classical films, and stressed the need to pass on traditional Indian dance forms to the new generation. He further assured that IMFA, being an integral part of the University of Jammu, would receive all necessary support in the future.
Dr Priya Dutta, Head of the Music Department, spoke about the aims and objectives of the workshop. She informed that participants include students from the Kathak Dance Department and various schools across the Jammu region. Dr Dutta also announced that more workshops would be organized to revive Indian traditional culture in the near future.
Prof Shohab Inayat Malik, Principal of IMFA, highlighted the challenges faced by IMFA, including issues related to faculty and infrastructure.
The workshop, attended by 32 participants from IMFA and different schools in the Jammu province, is being held in collaboration with the Himalayan Education Mission, Rajouri.
Rajkumar Sharma conducted proceedings of the program and extended a vote of thanks. Other faculty members present included Sunil Raina, Suraj Singh, Dr Sumeet Madan, Dr Deepali Wattal, Bindu Sharma, Dr Jasmeet Kour, Dr Roshi Shaminotra, Rajesh Kumar, Dr Sujata Rajput, and Vijay Kumar.
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