The session to be held today at the NCPA will not just help dance enthusiasts understand the basics of Manipuri dance but also the taal system of the dance which is distinctly different from the Carnatic and Hindustani system of talas. Renowned Manipuri Guru, Darshana Jhaveri will unravel this taal system which was developed by various gurus, including her own guru, Bipin Singh, as she traces the origins of the dance form from being a temple dance to becoming a stage form through lectures and demonstrations.

Sohini Ray