Narthaki Newsletter - April 2007

[SANJAY PETHE]

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Painting on hand Source: Internet In the news - Toronto-based international dance artist Hari Krishnan is the 2007 Arts recipient of Canada's prestigious NEW PIONEERS AWARD. He was feted at the 15th Annual NPA gala ceremony on March 22, 2007 at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. Instituted by Skills for Change and sponsored by a host of corporates and public bodies, the NPAs honour outstanding contributions made to Canada in the fields of arts, community service, youth, entrepreneurship, and science and technology, by persons born outside of the country. Hari Krishnan has been recognized by the NPA for his "pivotal role in the development of South Asian dance in Canada". - Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival, a multicultural festival of women solo artists honoured Malathi Iyengar, artistic director of Rangoli Foundation, with a RAINBOW AWARD for outstanding contribution in arts programming and performance to traditional and non traditional audiences, on March 19, 2007 at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, Hollywood. - In celebration of International Women's Day, the Probus Club of Chennai and the Russian Centre of Science and Culture honoured Bharatanatyam dancer Roja Kannan with excellence award for her contribution to Bharatanatyam on March 7, 2007. - On the occasion of International Women's Day (8 March), the Institute for Gender Justice in collaboration with the National Legal Services Authority, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, conferred the SOCIAL JUSTICE MEDAL on dancer Geeta Chandran for her emphasis on gender issues and human rights through classical dance. Health tip Since muscle imbalance happens, it has to be stretched and strengthened. Be aware of one's physical limits and take adequate protection to prevent injury. Listen to your body. It sends warning signals. Refrain from what's hurting you. Check your training technique and modify it. Reduce frequency of dancing. A physiotherapist can advice you on what best to do to strengthen your muscles and avoid further injury. (Dr. Ernest Vijay (Sports Physiotherapist and Fitness specialist), at Natya Darshan V seminar, Dec 2005) Quote "Bhakti and rakti are equal in status to reach salvation. A certain class of people is perhaps uncomfortable with it. There is hypocrisy in our society. If the song is in Sanskrit and the viewers cannot understand the words, they won't mind. Generally, viewers are amazed that sexual motifs can be so beautiful and artistic. While the motif of eroticism has been commented upon, it has not been adversely commented upon." (Swapnasundari in 'Dedicated to dance,' the Hindu, June 5, 2005) More on the arts - Taking large steps on the path to diversity by Nicholas Keung Hari Krishnan has taught hundreds of students of South Indian courtly dance for 12 years, but the internationally renowned master of the ancient Bharatanatyam style will only celebrate his first graduate this June: Nalin Bisnath. http://www.thestar.com/article/194241 - Rhythm divine by Jon Stock Dr Sharada on Nataraja and metaphysics at Royal Asiatic Society, London, related to Royal Academy Chola exhibition http://week.manoramaonline.com/..... - Guru par excellence by V Kaladharan As teacher and practitioner, Kalamandalam Padmanabhan Nair has few equals in the field of Kathakali. http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/02/stories/2007030200700200.htm - Succour and hope through dance by Nandini Bhattacharyya Mira Kaushik, director of the Akademi South Asian Dance, U.K. is the first-ever Indian dancer to be awarded an OBE. http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/02/stories/2007030200610300.htm - Dancer's mission by P K Ajith Kumar Darshana Jhaveri continues her mission to popularise Manipuri dance all over India and the world. http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/02/stories/2007030201000300.htm - Now video dance by Leela Venkataraman http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/02/stories/2007030200550200.htm - Befitting ballet on Ramadasu by Gudipoodi Srihari Ananda Sankar Jayant presented an impressive ballet based on Ramadas 'kirtanas'. http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/02/stories/2007030201190300.htm - When piety met art by GS 'Shanmatam' was a thoughtful fare presenting the six religious 'matams' in contrasting styles. http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/02/stories/2007030201170300.htm - Rhyme in rhythm... by Anjana Rajan Masako Ono presented traditional and modern choreographic works in New Delhi. http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/30/stories/2007033001410200.htm - Precise and profound fare by B R C Iyengar Classical recitals coupled with electrifying eurhythmics marked the Annual Youth Festival of Dance. http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/16/stories/2007031600940300.htm - Test of skills by A Sangameswaran Senior artistes enacted the latter half of 'Kirmeeravadham' at a performance organised by Dr. K.N. Pisharody Memorial Kathakali Club. http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/03/16/stories/2007031600600200.htm Look out for - PULSE Dance - Spring 2007 No one walks on these waters Figuring process in dance making - Attendance - the dance annual of India 2006/07 issue, Traditions of East Edited and published by Ashish Mohan Khokar Welcome to our new subscribers - Kalasagara, Usha Raghavan, Bharatanatyam dancer/guru, London www.usharaghavan.com - Mahatma Gandhi Mission Sangeet Academy, Aurangabad - training in Pakhawaj, Dhrupad, Kathak, Odissi. www.mahagami.org Obits - Born on 27 March 1917, veteran art critic P V Subramaniam, better known as Subbudu, passed away on March 29, 2007. A fearless writer known for his frank criticisms of even established artistes, Subbudu was the music and dance critic of The Statesman for 60 years. He was also popular for his writings in Tamil journals like Kalki. He lived the early part of his life in Burma. There he took part in theatre activities and provided musical accompaniment to drama companies. He returned to India during World War II. A proficient player of the harmonium and keyboard, he was also a composer and accompanied well-known musicians and dancers, including Yamini Krishnamurti. His biography 'Beyond Destiny: The Life and Times of Subbudu' by Lada Guruden Singh, is perhaps the first ever biography of an Indian critic from the world of classical performing arts. - Bharatanatyam guru Narmada, a disciple of Guru Kittappa Pillai, passed away at 9pm on March 30, 2007 at Bangalore. She was 65. She recently received the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her immense contribution to the field of Bharatanatyam. She was director of Shakuntala Nrityalaya. - Tangirala Raghu, 61, a noted singer, composer and dance accompanist based in Mumbai passed away on February 7, 2007.

Newsletter - April 2007 Previews - Natya Dance Theatre premieres Alakshaya - The Invisible Veil March 15-17 & 30, April 14, 2007 Chicago - Padmaja Suresh tours Malaysia April 14 - 20, 2007 Workshops - Intensive Kuchipudi Workshop by Vyjayanthi Kashi April 8 - 15, 2007 Karwar - Attakalari presents Summer certificate course - children & adults April 20 - May 6, 2007 Bangalore - Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation presents V BALAR CHITHIRAI KALAI VIZHA April 27 - May 1, 2007 Chennai Reviews - Rasanubhava - An exploration of emotions by Roopa Suresh March 4, 2007 witnessed a beautiful Bharatanatyam performance by Kavita Thirumalai, a disciple of Vidya Subramanian of Lasya Dance Company at Cubberley Theatre, Palo Alto. Titled "Rasanubhava - An Exploration of Emotions," Kavita chose to present the traditional margam in Bharatanatyam with each dance number emphasizing a specific bhava or emotion. - Fire - the Fiery Tale: Gauri Jog and her group captivate the audience by Madan Gupta Gauri Jog, renowned dancer and choreographer from Chicago area staged their fourth in-house dance drama production on March 11, 2007 at Prairie Center for the Arts at Schaumburg. More than 450 people witnessed 'Fire - the Fiery Tale' on this beautiful Sunday afternoon. After the successful production of Queen of Jhansi in 2005, this time Gauri Jog selected a completely innovative topic to show the evolution and importance of fire: Agni an intense element of nature. - Well choreographed performance by Rajan Mehta "Adi Sankaracharya"- the dance-drama presented by Bijoy Shivram and the members of the JG College of Performing Arts at Natrani was a treat to watch. It was a well choreographed performance. - Sudha exudes radiance at TAL's third anniversary by Maremanda Narasimha Murthy Telugu Association of London (TAL) celebrated its third anniversary on 24 March 2007 at Lampton School Auditorium in London. The evening witnessed a graceful and spellbinding dance recital by Ragasudha Vinjamuri. Sudha's performance gave a different dimension to the vibrant function filled with folklore, light music, drama and semi-classical dances. Reports - Kuchipudi workshop: A day with the maestro by Lalitha Venkat Shoba Natarajan of Sanskriti Foundation based in Illinois, organised 'A day with the Maestro,' an interactive dance workshop with Vempati Ravishankar (son and disciple of Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam) on March 18, 2007 at Chennai. - An evening of Karanas in Bharata Nrityam by Natarajan Sivakumar Dr Padma Subrahmanyam's disciples Radhika Shankar with her daughters Tara, Menaka and Sonia, presented a dance performance in California on March 18th. This Bharata Nrityam performance focused on describing the art of 'Karanas' which is a fundamental unit in classical Indian dance. Workshop for underprivileged children Nritarutya conducted a dance and movement workshop for underprivileged children at the Ananya Trust at Chik Bellandur village on March 1, 2007. Articles - International Dance Day Message: April 29, 2007 by Sasha Waltz One dances on birthdays, at weddings, on the streets, in living rooms, on the stage, behind the scenes. To communicate joy, sorrow, as ritual and borderline experience. Dance is a universal language: emissary for a peaceful world, for equality, tolerance and compassion. Dance teaches us sensibility, consciousness and to pay attention to the moment. - Towards an Indian daCi chapter by Mamata Niyogi-Nakra I have often been asked why there is no India chapter of Dance and the Child International (daCi), an organization that has representatives from countries all over the world. I cannot honestly claim to have an answer. It has indeed been puzzling to me along with many others, to find that this august body has not generated any interest that it ought to have. - What are we doing? by Sangeetha Shyam I did work at implementing a Bharatanatyam study for students of grades 1- 6, in an International school affiliated to the ICSE Board and they did not even opt to show me any kind of prescribed syllabus. Were they aware of it or not, I am not sure! But apart from the initial discussion with the principal of the school, who promised all the help and an honorarium and whom I never got to meet when I later joined as he had already quit at that point, there was absolutely no briefing whatsoever. - Vyakthi Viveka: (Bharatheeya Kavyasastra: Part XII) by V S Bhaskara Panicker Mahima Bhatta was a critic of very high calibre in poetics. He has set up a model of strong and aggressive style of criticism which evokes high enlightenment in the field of poetical studies. He lived in Kashmir. He was a scholar of very high standard in Vyakarana, Niruktha, Nyasa, Mimamsa, Kavya, etc. His style being abstruse, scholars look upon him with caution. He had no hesitation in pointing out errors even in Kalidasa. (This is the twelfth part of Mr. Panicker's research paper) - Attuned to my culture by Rucha Desai Dance ignites the flame that illuminates my soul. When I move, I feel a surge of energy reverberate through my veins. However emotionally or physically exhausted I feel, dance invigorates my senses, bringing my heart and mind together. When I am dancing, I am not a girl, a student, or an Indian - I am empowered to become simply me. (Rucha won Honorary Mention in the Dance Essay Competition conducted by Cultural Centre of India) - Dance: my true calling by Anisha Kumar Mahatma Gandhi once stated, "All true art must help the soul to realize its inner self." Being a dancer has allowed me enter a world of precision in detail, self-discipline, and spirituality. Yet, most importantly, it has helped me find a part of myself that I never knew I had. It never really seemed to me that tennis, violin, or any of the other activities I did, represented all that I wanted to do. (Anisha won Honorary Mention in the Dance Essay Competition conducted by Cultural Centre of India) Profile - V S Sharma: Happy 70th birthday! by Methil Devika Distinguished scholar, speaker, writer and thinker Dr. V S Sharma turned 70 on March 8, 2007. Son of late P S Vasudeva Sharma, Haripad and Parvathy Antharjanam, Suchindram, Dr. Sharma has published over 100 research papers and 65 books on literature, archaeology, Fine Arts, spirituality and culture. Obits/tributes - And the mentor passed away... by Lada Singh Exactly 48 hours before Subbudu decided to leave the mortal world, I was with him to celebrate his 90th birthday. A day, marked by silence and occasional murmuring by the man who was never at a loss of words. A day, when for the first time, in nearly three years of my intense interaction with him, I found us caught in the stillness of time. As I began to leave, his left hand arose, bitten by an inexplicable urge. With no words exchanged, I bowed my head and he rested his hand on my head. Subbudu died on 29th March 2007, at the age of 90 leaving behind a huge corpus of writing on Indian performing arts that will forever remain un-matched... - Guru Narmada is no more Guru Narmada has all her life contributed immensely to dance and students of dance with her generous giving and sharing of all her knowledge of dance. (Anuradha Vikranth) Our dearest Bharatanatyam Guru Narmada aunty passed away last night on 30th March 2007. How can we forget her loving nature, her great choreographies...her nattuvangam?her humour...her most adorable sharing nature. (Nirupama and Rajendra) Guru Narmada came into my life at a time when I had no meaningful direction or pursuit. Her generosity and sense of humor are some of the wonderful memories that we students cherish. (Malathi Iyengar) - Tangirala Raghu: composer and dance accompanist by S Ramaswami Tangirala Raghu, 61, a noted singer, composer and dance accompanist based in Mumbai passed away on February 7, 2007. Shri Raghu was known for his bhavaful accompaniment to many leading dancers in Mumbai in different styles including V Gayathri (Bharatanatyam), Ritha Devi (Odissi), Siri Rama (Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi), Radhika Haribhakti (Kuchipudi), Sumati Naidu (Kuchipudi) and for dancers of the Kuchipudi Kala Kendra.

Events - April 2007

April 1, Sherman Oaks, CA A Prayer Meeting will be held for Bharatanatyam guru Narmada who passed away on March 30, 2007 at Bangalore. Rangoli Space, 14802 Huston Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 at 6pm April 1, Vadodara Ghargharika - Dedicated to Classical dance, to celebrate 50th year presents a Bharatanatyam performance by dancer/choreographer Rema Shrikant. Her guru Prof. CV Chandrasekhar (Eminent scholar, guru, dancer & choreographer) will conduct the program. Venue: Abhivyakti, Kirti Mandir, Vadodara, 7.30 to 9pm April 1, Delhi TOWARDS AN INDIAN DACI CHAPTER, a talk by Mamata Niyogi- Nakra of Kala Bharati, Montreal, followed by discussions on the impact and implications of the daCi Netherlands Chapter's initiative coordinated by Urmimala Munsi Sarkar of JNU. India International Centre, Annexe Committee Room 3, Maxmueller Marg, 5.30 - 7.30pm. April 1, Paravur Vyjayanthi Kashi presents a Solo Kuchipudi Recital as part of DESIGA NRITHOTSAVA 2007. Ambedkar Park, Paravur, 7.30pm April 1 - 15, Orissa & Karnataka Program schedule of Ileana Citaristi for the month of April 1st April: Odissi program for MARAGODA UTSAV, Nuapada, Orissa 2nd April: Odissi program for SUBARNA UTSAV, Sonepur, Orissa 3rd April: Odissi program for Rucika School raising funds function, at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar 6th April: Odissi program for JHULLA MAHOTSAV, Nayagarh, Orissa 8th April: Odissi program for NAVARASPUR UTSAV, Bijapur, Karnataka 15th April: Odissi program for BHAISAKHI UTSAV, Bhubaneswar April 1 - 30, St. Louis, MO Throughout the month of April, Prasanna Kasthuri, Pulikeshi Kasthuri, Sushma Mohan and Seema Murthy will present lecture demonstrations on Indian Dances in 19 libraries all over St. Louis, Missouri. This program is being sponsored by the St.Louis Library System. April 2 - 29, 2007 Kolkata, Imphal, London, Oxford Dance historian Dr Sunil Kothari's itinerary for the month of April 2007 April 5, Bangalore Anuradha Vikranth and the Drishti Dance Ensemble present dance feature DASHAVATARA on the occasion of inaugural ceremony of Brahmotsava at ISKCON Temple, 6.30pm. April 6, Cleveland, OH Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana on the 30th anniversary of the aradhana festival presents GEMS OF GREAT COMPOSERS, a Bharata Nrityam performance by Bala Devi Chandrashekar (senior disciple of Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam) Venue: Cleveland State University Auditorium, 6.30pm April 6 & 7, Bangalore - Bharatanatyam duo Shridhar and Anuradha Shridhar present RAMAYANAM at Sri Maasti Rangamandira, Shankaramatt Road, Shankarapuram, 6.30pm on April 6. - Shridhar and Anuradha present MAHABHARAT for the Brahmotsavam celebrations at ISCON Temple, West of Chord Road, 6.30pm on April 7. April 7, Karnataka VACHANA DHARA by Vyjayanthi Kashi - Vachanas are the expression of the Human Self in a holy adventure to get at the divine. The simplicity of its languages, the thematic contents the tempos or the rhythmic patterns and its flexibility has been used in many tempos and choreographed by Vyjayanth Kashi Koodala Sangam the Holy abode of Basavanna, 7pm There will be a live telecast of this performance on the Doordharshan Chandana Channel April 7, 14 & 15, TX, NY, IN Soorya dancers Prasanna Kasthuri, Sushma Mohan, Seema Murthy and Pulikeshi Kasthuri (from Bangalore) will perform at various locations at St. Louis, Houston, Indianapolis, New Jersey and New York in April 2007. BERAL GE KORAL, story of Ekalavya by Kasthuri brothers Prasanna and Pulikeshi, based on the work of Gnanapeetha recipient Kuvempu's 'Beral Ge Koral' will be performed at the following venues. April 7, Houston, TX: For Houston Kannada Sangha At: Meenakshi Temple Auditorium, 17130 McLean Road, Pearland, TX, 77584-4630 April 14, New York, NY: For New York Kannada Koota At: Hindu Temple society of N America 45-57 Bowne Street, Flushing, NY 11355 April 15, Indianapolis, IN - to be finalised April 7, Mumbai Smitalay, dance wing of Sane Guruji Arogya Mandir presents SAMSMARANAM, a tribute to Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. Traditional Odissi by senior student of guruji, Kumkum Lal, Delhi, retaining the old flavour of Odissi. Innovative Odissi by guruji's son & daughter-in-law, Ratikant & Sujata Mohapatra along with artistes of Srjan, Bhubaneswar. Manik Sabhagriha, Bandra Reclamation, Bandra (W), 6.30pm April 7 - 28, KS, MO Programs for Hema Sharma and Nritya dance ensemble. April 7: Youth group HTCC festival, BVNW High School, OP, KS 5.30 pm April 11: KC Arts Institute Holi Celebrations, Kansas city,MO 5.30 pm April 20: Park Hill School, KC MO 12.00 noon April 27: Oak Park Elementary School, Overland Park, KS 6.30 pm April 27: Global Fest, Barstow School, KC, MO 7.30 pm April 28: Nritya 19th Anniversary Celebrations, Performance by Nritya students and Special Dance Drama Presentation by Kasturi Brothers, Ekalavya, SMSH School, overland Park, KS. 6pm April 8, Chennai The 'Mylapore Trio' of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation present KALA POSHAKAM monthly concert. Induvadana, Bharatanatyam performer & teacher, USA Babanjali Temple of Arts - South Indian Classical Dances (Disciples of Raaj Paresh Baba) Narada Gana Sabha, Mini Hall, TTK Road, Alwarpet, 5.30pm April 8, Kudala Sangama, Karnataka Anuradha Vikranth and the Drishti Dance Ensemble, present the dance ballet on Akka Mahadevi SHAKTI-BHAKTI-MUKTI at 6 pm onwards at VACHANA SANGEETHOTHSAVA in Kudala Sangama, Bagalkot district, Karnataka. Organised by the department of Kannada and Culture and Karnataka Doordarshan. April 8, Kolkata An interactive workshop GETTING TO DANCE THE SNAKE by Mamata Niyogi - Nakra, of Kala Bharati, Montreal. At Debarpan, 120 Jodhpur Park, 5 - 7pm April 10, Washington, DC Janaki Rangarajan presents Bharatanrityam for the NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL at 3pm. Venue: Jefferson Memorial. April 10 - 15 & 28, New Delhi April 10: As part of SPIC-MACAY's initiative, Geeta Chandran presents an illustrated lecture on Bharatanatyam at the Delhi Public School in Rohini, New Delhi. April 14: To celebrate the launch of Art Karat's jewellery show room in Gurgaon, Geeta Chandran presents a special performance on Shringaar at the Palms Club in Gurgaon. April 15: At the launch of singer Mahima Casewa's CD of ghazals, Geeta Chandran performs to music from the CD at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, 7pm. April 28: Natya Vriksha and India International Centre observe World Dance Day with a keynote address by the world renowned dancer Dr. Mrinalini Sarabhai. (11am). The same evening Geeta Chandran will perform an evening of padams in the IIC auditorium, 6:30 pm April 11, Bangalore Sharmila Mukerjee and Sanjali Centre for Odissi perform at BRAHMOTSAVAM at Iskcon Temple, 7pm April 12, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Ragamala Music and Dance Theater presents FROM TEMPLE TO THEATER, a journey through time, tracing the ancient roots of Bharatanatyam to the theatres of today. The two-part program begins with classical Indian dance and then moves to contemporary collaborations set to diverse musical influences, from the thundering Taiko drums of Japan to the á cappella vocalizations of Zap Mama. At Rose Lehrman Arts Center, Harrisburg Area Community College, 7:30pm April 13 & 14, Los Angeles, CA Shyamala Moorty of the Post Natyam Collective performs in PLAYING BETWEEN: An evening of intercultural dance work by Cynthia Lee Amber Studio theatre, UCLA Glorya Kaufman Hall, 8pm April 13 - 15, Regensburg, Germany Workshop with D Keshava, on Indian classical dance, Yoga und Bollywood dance, April 13: 12 - 20hrs, April 14: 8:30-20hrs, April 15: 8:30-20hrs Traumfabrik, Regensburg April 14, Kolkata TWO PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES ON ABHINAYA: DANCING THE ROLE OF RAMA -REMINISCENCES by Hirak Kundo and UNCOVERING THE MULTIPLE LAYERS IN ABHINAYA by Mamata Niyogi Nakra, Kala Bharati, Montreal. At Nrityaalok, P-22 Niva Park extn, Brahmapur, 7.30pm April 15, Kolkata - Performing a special commissioned program for the Doordarshan Kolkata (National Television of India) celebrating the Bengali New Year. A 20 member team will perform to choreographed sequences of Sudarshan Chakravorty with live music by eminent singers and musicians of the country. At Science City Auditorium, 9am - Sapphire presents RITURANGA. The same seasons, grishma (summer), varsha (monsoon), sharat (post monsoon), hemanta (autumn), sheeta (winter) and vasanta (spring) are explored and set to Dr Ghose's symphonic raptures. At Calcutta Club, 7pm April 15, Bangalore Shambhavi Dance Ensemble presents BHAVYA BHOOMI a dance drama as part of CAUVERY SARAS. Bhavya Bhoomi is a celebration event in the form of dance, which holds in the cultural vibrancy of India, in particular Karnataka. Choreography, Concept and Direction by Vyjayanthi Kashi At College Grounds, Malleshwaram, 6.30pm April 15, Pashan Shashikala Ravi and students perform AANDAL KALYANAM - a ballet at Sri Balaji Temple, 6pm April 18, Sarasota, FL At the FESTIVAL DIAPENTE from April 15-21, 2007 Ragamala Music and Dance Theater and Ranee Ramaswamy, Artistic Director present a program featuring soloist Aparna Ramaswamy on April 18. FROM TEMPLE TO THEATER features soulful classical music of India to the thundering Taiko drums of Japan, from stirring original poetry to the á cappella vocalizations of Zap Mama, presenting both classical Bharatanatyam and highlights of the company's contemporary collaborations. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236, 8pm April 19 & 28, Italy Ileana Citaristi performs in Italy. 19th April: Odissi program for International Conference THE GODDESS AWAKENED, in Udine. 28th April: Odissi program for International Conference of C.I.F. in Capua. April 19, Kolar, Karnataka Shambhavi Dance Ensemble presents VACHANA TARANGA a dance feature as part of BASAVA JAYANTHI. Vachana Taranga is a string of vachanas of Basavanna which enlighten a common man, with essential and the simple truths of Hinduism treasured in the Upanishads. Choreography, Concept and Direction by Vyjayanthi Kashi. At Basaveshwara Temple, Kolar, 7.30pm April 20, Kolkata To mark their summer show in Kolkata, Art Karat presents solo Bharatanatyam recital by Geeta Chandran at Birla Sabhagar. April 20-21, Middletown, CT As part of WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY'S SPRING FACULTY DANCE CONCERT SERIES, Hari Krishnan collaborates with Washington DC-based contemporary Indian dancer/choreographer Daniel Phoenix Singh on a new experimental duet, TENSION RED. At the CFA Theatre, Wesleyan University April 21, Santa Clara, CA Bharatanatyam recital by Suganda Sreenath, director of Jayendra Kalakendra At Yuva Bahrathi, Mission City Center for Perf Arts, 3250 Monroe St, 4 to 6.30pm. April 21, New Brunswick, NJ Asha for Education presents RAINBOW II a fund raising dance event, performed by Prasanna Kasthuri and Sushma Mohan along with Pulikeshi Kasturi, Seema Murthy and senior disciples of Sushma Mohan. Asha for Education is an international non-profit organization committed to providing basic education for underprivileged children in India. At: New Brunswick High School Auditorium, 1125 Livingston Ave April 21, Sursee, Switzerland Anjali and Sumitra Keshava present BOLLYWOOD DANCE in "Skydance" one of the greatest dance shows in Europe, at Stadthalle, Sursee, 8pm April 22, Ernakulam, Kerala Shambhavi Dance Ensemble presents YAGNA a dance drama as part of DHARANI FESTIVAL. In depicting the lives of women, Yagna seeks to celebrate womanhood while once again reminding society that woman, down the ages, have always faced the oddities of life with courage, wisdom, forbearance, elegance, love... Choreography, Concept and Direction by Vyjayanthi Kashi Kerala Fine Arts Hall, 7pm April 22, Kalady, Kerala Shridhar and Anuradha will perform Bharatanatyam for Sree Shankara Dance & Music Festival. Venue: Sri Shankara Natyamandapam, Kalady, 7.30pm April 24, Los Angeles, CA Shyamala Moorty of the Post Natyam Collective performs in MIXED UP, the release of the third "Mixed Up" chapbook, 6 - 9pm. Ursa Major AB, Bronco Student Center, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona April 27, Philadelphia Viji Rao will be conducting a workshop in Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia. "Bharatanatyam a grand tradition of South India"- Viji will be working with the students who are dance majors to create awareness about Indian dance tradition April 27, London Sneha Chakradhar, disciple of Geeta Chandran, performs VIBHAAV, a solo Bharatanatyam recital, at the Nehru Centre in London April 28, Amherst, NY NRITYA SANGAM, confluence of four classical dance styles of India in celebration of 25 Years of Triveni will feature Kuchipudi - Kamala Reddy, Odissi - Niharika Mohanty, Kathak - Sudeshna Maulik, Bharatanatyam - Lata Pada Seminar and Luncheon with the Artists, 9.30am - 1.30pm at Center for the Arts -Screening Room, University at Buffalo. Performance, 7.30pm at Center for the Arts-Drama Theatre, University at Buffalo April 28, St. Gallen, Switzerland Anjali and Sumitra Keshava present Bollywood dance in SKYDANCE one of the greatest dance show in Europe, Olmahalle, 8pm April 28, Delaware, PA Three Aksha headed by Viji Rao will be performing at the Lakshmi Temple of Delaware, 3 to 5pm April 28, Kolkata Sapphire Creations performs CULTURE CURRY, organised by Spandan. Combining an odd variety of Spanish, Argentenian, Indian and Buddhist sounds, this piece moves from playful to soulful to wild and back to tranquil in moments. Tolly Club, 8pm Bharatanatyam Arangetrams April 13, NYC Devika Urvashi Bhise, disciple of Swati Bhise, Sanskriti Center in NYC At The Kaye Playhouse, 695 Park Avenue (68th Street) New York, NY 10021, 6pm Orchestra: Swati G Bhise - nattuvangam, Savitri Ramanand and Sarayu Srinivasan on vocals, Murali Balachandran on mridangam and ganjira, Nitin Mitta on tabla, Krishna Raghavendra on veena, Anand Srinivasan on violin, Arun Kumar on rhythm pad, Paresh on flute and Aarti Ramanand on tanpura. Guest of honour: Sonal Mansingh April 14, Vadodara Jannahvi, disciple of Rema Shrikant, Ellora Centre for Performing Arts At CC Mehta Auditorium, M S University, Pratapgunj, 7.30pm Orchestra: Ambika Vishwanathan, Lakshmi Satish (vocal), Murugan (mridangam), Ramachandran (violin)

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