Celebrated dancer Warda Rihab is to bring 90 dancers under her choreography to perform the welcome song at the grand opening of ICC T20 World Cup to be held on March 13.
A colourful and multidimensional number will be performed on the welcome song “Urchhe Shantir Payra,” sang by Fuad Al Muktadir and Konal.
The 90 dancers will also perform on four more tracks– Shader Lau by Runa Laila, O majhi Nao Chhaira De by Sabina Yasmin, Ektara Bajaiyo Na by Kumar Bishwajit and Morar Kokile by Momtaz.
Organised by Bangladesh Cricket Board the celebration Concert will be held at capital’s Bangabandhu National Stadium.
Most of the dances were being choreographed in manipuri, contemporary, Bangladeshi folk, Egyptian folk tanoura, classical and other forms, said Warda, director of Dhriti Nartanalaya.
She said: “The rich heritage of Bangladesh will be reflected throughout the performances on one stage. I have used rickshaw, different dimensions in costumes and colours. Fire spinning and stilt walkers will also be there.”
The rehearsals were going on in full swing, she said. Tanjil and his dance group Eagle will also perform at the celebration concert.
