It is now 29 years since the annual Nrityageet dance production came into existence and according to one of its producers the secret to its longevity is its participants’ love and passion for the dance form.

In fact, Seeta Shah Mohamed, who is the director, producer and researcher of the production, recently told The Scene that the different dances performed every year are really “expressions of love” by the dancers. There is no doubting her words since there must be something that keeps over 48 dancers going each year. The production, as usual, will be commemorating the arrival of Indians to Guyana.

The next staging of the production is just around the corner and this time around patrons would be given three opportunities to view the over 20 dances that would be on display. There will be a matinee show at 2 pm next Friday followed by two shows beginning at 8 pm on Saturday and Sunday. While the matinee show would cost patrons $200 they have a choice $500 or a $1,000 for the nightly shows. All three shows will be at the National Cultural Centre……