Abhinartan

Introduction

Founded in 2014, Abhinartan is the official dance group of GGV, Bilaspur. It fosters cultural vibrancy, self-expression, and social bonding among students. The group performs diverse styles—from Chhattisgarhi folk and Indian classical to contemporary hip-hop—and represents GGV at prestigious cultural events nationally.

“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” — Martha Graham

Objectives

• Create an inclusive platform for self-expression through dance.
• Build confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Nurture talent and provide competitive exposure.
• Preserve and promote Indian folk and classical dance alongside contemporary styles.
• Foster community and healthy competition through structured group dynamics.

Services Offered

• Annual auditions and workshops for interested students.
• Performance opportunities in intra- and inter-university festivals.
• Mentoring sessions with senior coordinators.
• Media exposure via social media and video showcases.
• Peer-based training in diverse dance styles.

Volunteer Engagement

Abhinartan operates through teacher and student coordinators:

• Teacher Coordinators: Dr. Seema Pandey (History), Dr. Murli Manohar (Hindi)
• Student Coordinators: Shivani Samdekar (Commerce), Ghanishtha Dubey (Journalism & Mass Communication), Somu Bera (English & Foreign Languages)
• Student Co-Coordinators assist in practice sessions, events, and leadership development.

Activities and Outreach

• Performances at Spring Fest (IIT), HNLU, OPJU, Swadeshi Mela, and other cultural festivals.
• Original productions like “The Mahakali Act.”
• Regular dance sessions and digital content creation.
• Auditions and mentorship drives for new students.
• Internal competitions to encourage performance and innovation.

Abhinartan Institutional Snapshot

Impact and Outcomes

• First-place wins at HNLU, OPJU, Swadeshi Mela; selected for IIT Kharagpur Spring Fest.
• Development of over 100 dancers over the years.
• Enhanced GGV’s cultural profile regionally and nationally.

Story Highlight: Ritika, a shy first-year student, joined Abhinartan and transformed socially, emotionally, and academically, eventually mentoring freshers and leading performances.

NEP 2020 Alignment

• Section 22.1: Integration of co-curricular activities for holistic student development—emotionally, culturally, and artistically.
• Structured mentorship, interdisciplinary engagement, and expressive platforms promote creativity, inclusiveness, and balanced development.

Contact Person

Prof. Manish Shrivastav
Coordinator, Urchins
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.)
+91 94252 27387

“Abhinartan—where your soul finds rhythm, your heart finds a beat, and your spirit finds its voice.”