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Anita says.....

Sep 2022

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
- Thomas Edison

As I settle into my independent accommodations in Sunnyvale, California, in preparation for my role as KAA, the serpent character in THE JUNGLE BOOK RECLAIMED, I am reminded of the early days more than 25 years ago of spending extended periods of time outside India on creative engagements. There is a kind of excitement in working in the theatre, when the director sits in a circle along with the cast and discusses the script. It is this visual / physical democracy, without a noticeable leader, that can become an important marker when the hierarchical business world seeks inspiration from the arts. It is also a good way for guru and dancers/musicians to begin lessons in the classical world.

I share the large apartment with a stand up comedienne Sonal Agarwal, a delightful desi girl born in the USA. The generation gap and the tone of daily conversations is such an eye opener. I feel fortunate to have my two children, especially my son, who has kept me up with the pace and jargon of how today’s Millennials talk. There is no ending to the learning curve!

Working with a large cast, many very young children, along with actors of diverse ethnic backgrounds and performance experiences is also challenging. However, it is a relief to be a guest artiste, concentrating on creating and performing the role week after week - 4 shows a week - as THE JUNGLE BOOK RECLAIMED travels across Northern California. No headache or responsibilities of production, fund raising and managing egos!

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QUOTE
"The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where they stand in times of challenge and controversy."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mamata Niyogi Nakra and Kala Bharati, Montreal, that is celebrating 40 years, have been members of Narthaki since 2003

"Over the years, Narthaki, the premier mouthpiece for Indian Dance, has been my go to when I am desperately looking for a booster to lift me up.
It has been thoughtfully put together to satisfy anyone and everyone who has something to do with dance. Ever grateful to the team, Anita Ratnam the soul and spirit behind the dance letter, along with Lalitha Venkat, and others who bring out with remarkable proficiency, a transformational dance journal online every month in keeping with our times.
Thank you for this invaluable service to the art of Dance and Indian dance, in particular. Wishing you continued growth and success."
Fondly,
Mamata Niyogi Nakra

BIRTHDAY WISHES
Shovana Narayan: Sept 2
Jitendra Maharaj: Sept 9
Kumkum Mohanty: Sept 10
Rajika Puri: Sept 14
Alarmel Valli : Sept 14
Jhelum Paranjape: Sept 24
Ananda Shankar Jayant: Sept 27
Dr. Utpal K Banerjee: Sept 27

Ekambareshwarar Temple, Kanchipuram
Photo: Lalitha Venkat

EnActe presents World Premiere of
The Jungle Book: Rudyard Revised
Sept 30 - Dec 11, 2022 USA

Kuchipudi Parampara Foundation Trust presents
Nandanar Charitam
October 5, 2022 Chennai

Natya Dance Theatre presents
Shakti Chakra: The Energy Cycle
Oct 7 - 9, 2022 Chicago

MGM University
Mahagami Gurukul Centre for Performing Arts
Dance | Music | Theatre Arts | Folk Arts | Indic Studies
Admissions for 2022-2023 open

Ashish Mohan Khokar's
Attendance 2021-2022
On Dance & Mysticism
Available now!

Saroja Mohanam
- Ranee Kumar

Kadamb's A Quartet takes off with two dramatic narratives
- Dr. S D Desai

Ravash 2022 by Sankalpa Nrityayan
- Dr. Nita Vidyarthi

An alluring Bharatanatyam recital
- Manjari Sinha

At the crossroads of science and dance
- Sapna Sinha

Saranagati Festival - Surrendering oneself to the Almighty
- Vijay Shanker

Naman Festival
-Tapati Chowdhurie

Rain - a theme for dance
- Kasturika Mishra

High-spirited show of Jagath Maanyam
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Revisiting of Bardo Beings
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Gurudakshina - Honouring the legacy of Dr. Kanak Rele
- Vijay Shanker

Treasured memories and revival of traditional compositions
- Kavya Kasinathan

Book launch of 'Offstage'
- V.V. Ramani

Sanskriti Festival and Raindrops Festival
- Vijay Shanker

Muthulakshmi Reddy - A Trailblazer in Surgery and Women's Rights
- Srinivasaraghavan NC

Sandeśa Kāvya
- Seema KS

Dr.Kanak Rele: Multifaceted Maestro
- V. Kaladharan

A sprightly 84, Radha Sridhar's wards still dance to her tune
- Jyothi Raghuram

Regatta - Fifty golden years of Guru Girija Chandran
- Ambili Ramnath

Anita Ratnam on 30 years of Narthaki
- Shveta Arora

Princess Aswathi Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi on Guru Gopinath
- Tapati Chowdhurie

Tribute to Kuchipudi exponent Ardhanareeswaram Venkat
- Vijay Shanker

Stepping out of the ordinary
- Archana Kaul

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