PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2019
Answer
Alokananda Roy
Explanation
Renowned classical dancer and social reformer Alokananda Roy initiated a path-breaking project for the inmates of correctional homes in West Bengal. She successfully trained prison inmates and staged acclaimed dance dramas like Rabindranath Tagore's 'Valmiki Pratibha' and 'Tasher Desh'. Her pioneering work uses dance therapy as a tool for the psychological rehabilitation of convicts, helping them reintegrate into mainstream society.
Key Points
- > Alokananda Roy started her cultural rehabilitation initiative using 'dance therapy' at the Presidency Correctional Home in 2007.
- > Under her direction, the inmates performed Tagore's 'Valmiki Pratibha' across the country, receiving widespread acclaim.
- > Mamata Shankar is a renowned dancer famous for modern/ballet dance in the Uday Shankar style.
- > Sutapa Talukdar is an eminent Odissi exponent.
- > Amita Dutt is a prominent Kathak dancer and academician.
Additional Information
Eminent Dancers of Bengal & Their Styles
| Dancer | Dance Form / Style | Special Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Alokananda Roy | Classical (Odissi, Bharatanatyam) | Dance therapy for jail inmates |
| Mamata Shankar | Creative / Modern Dance | Promoting Uday Shankar style |
| Sutapa Talukdar | Odissi | Popularizing Odissi classical |
| Pt. Birju Maharaj | Kathak | Legend of Lucknow Gharana |
Memory Tips
- Alokananda Roy & Valmiki Pratibha: The story of 'Valmiki Pratibha' is about a dacoit transforming into a sage, perfectly mirroring her work with convicts.