in a dance dance mood now.

went for a dance workshop some time back. it was amazing. jeyanthi subramiam is such a wonderful lady, and a great dancer. her expressions are just divine. it was a brilliant experience just learning one item from her. her style was different from what we were used to but it was a refreshing change. after learning the strict and rigid kalakshetra style, where much focus was on stiffness and 'only one right way' it was great to be exposed to a style which emphasized fluidity and abstractness. i realised that there is more than one way to do things, just depending on the type of item. i could just watch jeyathi teacher do bhavam. she doesn't emphasize on leg movements, and she does not insist that hands should be firm at all times, elbows CAN droop she says. we gave her this amazed look and she just laughed at us. =) and, she adds, your eyes don't have to follow your hands all the time. we were in disbelief - really? we thought. is this allowed? it was great fun too, and druti's mum gave us such good food. =)

we learnt this new item. a javali. nayaki: swadeenapathika. the who is satisfied with her lover, he does everything to please her, and she has got no complaints about him. she's happy and proud of him, and her good fortune in snaring such a guy. (we all wish we could be like that eh?)

smarasundar anguni sariya vare

my lord, who is as beautiful as the god of love himself. there is no one equal to him.
his face, as bright as the moon. look around you, do you see anyone as beautiful as him?
his eyes, as beautiful as lotus petals. tell me, have you seen anyone like him.
his eyebrows, arched like a bow. his lips, as red as coral.
surely, there is no one to equal him.

sarasa koti lola vaseeru hameere

among all these people, my lord is king.
he can win anyone in battle, he is capable of that.
the most intelligent of them all, my lord is!

aadina mataku adamu pallukade

whatever i say, my lord will never refuse me.
if i have no money, he will willingly give me whatever i need.
if i tell him to stay at home, no need to go out, he will listen without argument.
he'll lovingly put flowers for me in my hair.

chediya kanula jooda hare

and other women? never. he averts his glance when he sees other women. he only has eyes for me.
he covers his face and walks away even if he sees a beautiful woman.

veenula kimpuka veena vayunchi ali veni nepada sabhashin chune

when i play the veena, he genuinely appreciates my music, and praises me.
he has even given me a ring to express his love for my playing and singing!

dharanilo athi thel pagudharar shree dharma pura dheeshu daina

in the whole world, he's so wealthy and oh so kind.
he who lives in dharmapuri, helps anyone he can. isn't he generous?

oh it is so sweet to perform. she does it sooo wonderfully. =) such an inspiration she is to all of us.

wouldn't we all love to have a guy like that? hahaa it sounds soo much more poetic in telugu, as compared to how ive tried to justify the english translation.

had such a good time learning it. must do something like this again.