Abhinava Dance Company
Tour of USA, UK & Canada
August 4 - September 3, 2012


July 29, 2012

Nirupama and Rajendra, a dynamic dancing couple from Bangalore have over the years created a wave of excitement on the Indian dance scene. With their own wordwide successful dance company ‘Abhinava Dance Company’ firmly established as one of India’s most popular and cutting-edge, the duo have been credited with injecting a great deal of innovation, creativity, enthusiasm and imagination to Kathak. They have nurtured their skills in Kathak and choreography under eminent gurus Dr. Maya Rao, Kumudini Lakhia, Pt Arjun Mishra in India and Nahid Siddiqui in Pakistan. Nirupama also learnt Bharatanatyam under Guru Narmada, abhinaya crom Guru Kalanidhi Narayan and Natya Sastra vocabularies from Sundari Santhanam.

Rooted in the Indian dance tradition of Kathak and Bharatanatyam, Abhinava Dance Company founded in 1994 is constantly exploring new creative ways of bringing out the true essence of Indian dance. It has evolved its own distinct style of presentation by fusing ethnic and modern genres of dancing. Its musical compositions are a confluence of traditional Indian classical music with a wide range of global music that includes Jazz, Spanish and World Music. Each dance composition is carefully crafted with intricate detailing in synchronization, choreography patterns, thematic costumes and suitable light and stage effects.

Abhinava Dance Company has a diverse repertoire of work under its extensive portfolio, combining the best of the East and the West. The Company has performed to packed audiences across India, Europe, America, Africa and the Middle East. Abhinava Dance Company is also deeply aware of its corporate social responsibility. The Company is consciously engaged in supporting the needy sections of the society, raising funds through its performances for charitable organizations in India, Switzerland and USA.

Tour schedule:
4th August - LONDON - UK

Performance with Abhinava Dance Company members at Beck Theatre, London
For tickets contact: 079 50568687

7th - 11th August - DALLAS - USA
Workshop at Royal Ballet Dance Academy, Dallas

12th August - DALLAS - USA
ICHF presents Nirupama - Rajendra and the workshop participants in a performance NUTANA  at Dallas Children’s theater - 5938 Skillman, Dallas, TX 75231
For tickets contact: 972 960 9223

17th August - FLORIDA - USA
Hindu Society of Central Florida, Orlando presents Nirupama & Rajendra in RANG
at Community hall #1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry, Florida 32707
For tickets contact: 407-902-8910

19th August - ALABAMA - USA
Shruthi, Birmingham presents Nirupama & Rajendra in RANG
at Harrison Theatre, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
For tickets contact: 205 249 1925

25th August - MONTREAL - CANADA
Kabir Cultural Centre / Culturel Kabir presents Nirupama & Rajendra in Kathak with live music featuring Faiyaz Khan, Pundit Ramesh Misra, Vineet Vyas & Hita Raghu
at OSCAR PETERSON, 7141 Sherbrooke East, Montreal
For tickets contact: 514 620 4182

26th August - CHICAGO - USA
The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago presents Nirupama & Rajendra in Bharathanrithyam & Kathak at the Sama Rathi Auditorium 10915 Lemont Road, Lemont, IL 60439
For tickets contact: 708 275 3769

1st September - SAN FRANSISCO - USA
Pampa Dance Academy presents Nirupama, Rajendra & Nirmala Madhava in RANG
at Sunnyvale community Theater, 550 E Remington Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
For tickets contact: 408 243 2623

2nd September - FRESNO - USA
Central California Society of India, Fresno present Nirupama & Rajendra in RANG
at Fresno State Student Union 5280 N Jackson M/A SU36 FRESNO CA 93740
For tickets contact: 559-281-7028

Info: nirupamarajendra@gmail.com
Website: www.abhinavadancecompany.com