Darshana Jhaveri

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2014

Classical Dance Classes

"The sisters attracted the audience by their extraordinary and natural grace. The almost filigree like language of the fingers and the soft face expressions, the rounded movements of the bodies, all these contributed to a delightful picture.”"

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2014

Classical Dance Classes

"The success of the Jhaveri Sisters before different Gurus, who are undoubtedly exponents of different styles, is a fact that bears sufficient testimony to the grand accomplishment attained by them”. "

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2014

Classical Dance Classes

"… The success of the Jhaveri Sisters before different Gurus, who are undoubtedly exponents of different styles, is a fact that bears sufficient testimony to the grand accomplishment attained by them”. "

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2014

Classical Dance Classes

"It was a long time since many of the Indian members of the audience had seen the glorious costumes with their full skirts, studded with the glittering miniature mirror, or seen the graceful whirling movements and subtle symbolic gestures of hands and feet in these specially evocative dancing."

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2014

Classical Dance Classes

"Rhythmic grace, the beauty of motion and colourful costumes highlighted the charming presentation by the Jhaveri Sisters of Bombay. "

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2014

Classical Dance Classes

"Darshana Jhaveri is the youngest of the famed Jhaveri Sisters, internationally renowned exponents of Manipuri Dance, and Darshana has just been awarded the Sangeet Natak Academy Award, a justly- deserved honor that she cherishes. "

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2014

Classical Dance Classes

"The youngest, Darshana has inherited the Mantle for running the school and leading the troupe. She had earlier learnt from Bipin Singh, even the ‘Pung Cholom’ The dance with Drum which women don’t learn.. She has been involved in extensive documentation of Manipuri music as well as audio Video recordings of Bipin Singh’s entire repertoire… The Jhaveri Sisters and their vibrant live stage show came as an exhilarating experience of art. Their contribution has been selfless and sincere."

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2014

Classical Dance Classes

"destiny has made Ranjana and Darshana, and their Guru Bipin Singh, the doyens of Manipuri dance in Bombay. The Jhaveri Sisters have for long been known for their beauty and gentility. Their respectful but loyal love for this style of dance has given a chance to dance lovers to witness some of the finest demonstration of many facets of Manipuri."

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2014

Classical Dance Classes

"The Jhaveri Sisters Manipuri Dance troupe gave a jewel of a performance Saturday at the Freer Art Gallery of Art. It gave Washingtontonians a chance to see a type of Indian dance not often presented in the country, the soft and flowing classical style from Manipur in Northeast India. The programme carefully balanced pure dance with Manipuri poem based works that artfully wove together mood, melody, rhythm and drama."

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2014

Classical Dance Classes

"What makes the Jhaveri Sisters Manipuri Troups remarkable is that its all-female composition in no way limits its repertory . ……… Mridang vadan was a rare opportunity to watch women play elaborate rhythms on double headed drums."

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2014

Classical Dance Classes

"The Jhaveri Sisters were very informative and professional. Especially successful were the smaller groups and the Dance workshops. Events such as these are so vital to our understanding of how we all “work in the world of art."

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2014

Classical Dance Classes

"After a life time of devotion to the classical arts of Manipuri dance and music, you are undoubtedly accustomed to your role as pioneers ………. you will know that you have conquered the most demanding audience, sponsors and critics which this country can offer: Lincoln Center, Smithsonian, Washington Post, Village voice, Philadelphia Inquirer etc. all ……. On behalf of all the audiences who were enthralled by your artistry, I express my deepest gratitude for your generous and magnificent performances. "

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2014

Classical Dance Classes

"The Jhaveri Sisters, under Guru Bipin Singh, were excellent. The colours of the Manipuri costumes, the softness of the style, the bols of the poong cholum were entertaining. What is particularly gratifying is that a new generation of Manipuri dances is also being prepared to take on the responsibility of keeping the dance style alive."

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2014

Classical Dance Classes

"Among the dancers, Darshana Jhaveri was notable in the Anangkashep for her restrained abhinaya or expressions. "

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2014

Classical Dance Classes

"The Indian troupe, led by Darshana Jhaveri, one of four Jhaveri Sisters who dominate the scene of profession Manipuri dancing is in Jordan at the invitation of the Ministry of Calcutta."