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March 29 & 30, 2024 Chennai
Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence – Art and Culture, Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women presents CONFERENCE ON YOGA PEDAGOGY | AN EXPLORATION OF TEXTS, TRADITIONS, AND PRACTICE. This conference aims to delve into the study, teaching, and practice of Yoga, rooted in Śastra texts, nourished in Saṁpradaya traditions, and fulfilled in committed Sadhana. With a focus on maintaining the authenticity of Yoga amidst evolving therapy requirements, credentialing criteria, and historical challenges of dilution and distortion, the goal is to foster a deeper awareness within the Yoga community to evolve a vision of Yoga that is simultaneously authentic and accessible. The conference will feature keynote talks and presentations that explore both traditional approaches and methodological innovations in Yoga teaching and therapy, showcasing their applications in areas such as overall wellness and community outreach.
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March 29-31, 2024 Hyderabad
The 2nd edition of RAMAYANA KALPAVRKSAM presents an exciting lineup of performances, talks, workshops and special features. The festival is curated by Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant and presented by Shankarananda Kalakshetra and Natyarambha in collaboration with Brhat. Spend your long weekend immersed in Ramayana and the art and culture of Bharat, brought to you by the best of artists and scholars.
Venue: CCRT Campus, Madhapur, Hyderabad
Schedule
Register: www.ramayanakalpavrksam.com


March 31, 2024 Chennai
Divya Shivasundar & K.Sarveshan 
Divya Shivasundar & K.Sarveshan are two Bharatanatyam artistes whose skills have been carefully honed under the expert tutelage of Shanta & VP Dhananjayan at Bharata Kalanjali, Chennai. They return to their alma mater with a performance featuring some of The Dhananjayans’ most breath-taking compositions. Compositions to look forward to at 'NĀMASAṆKĪRNA' are Rāma 'Nāma' Mahima in Kharaharapriya and a Sankirna jaathi Nrittaangahaaram in raga Kannada.
At: Teach auditorium, SPASTN campus CSIR Road, Taramani, 6pm
Info: 88257 00498 or 98400 86922 / office@bharatakalanjali.in


March 31, 2024 Bengaluru
TRANS ARTS FESTIVAL 
The International Arts and Cultural Foundation presents the 5th edition of the TRANS ARTS FESTIVAL, a groundbreaking event dedicated to promoting classical arts and providing an exclusive platform for transgender classical dancers. This festival is curated by Srivatsa Shandilya. The event will feature classical dance artistes Vaishnavi, Selvi Santhosam, Rekha, Rose, Omana and Karthi (disciples of Guru Shanmuga Sundaram, Artistic Director of Sarasalaya, Chennai).
At: Sevasadan Auditorium, 14th Cross Malleshwaram, Bangalore, 5pm onwards. Free entry.


March 31, 2024 Bangalore
NRTYA TARANGINI
NIKC and Stem Dance Kampni present the launch of NRTYA TARANGINI, a book on Kuchipudi and Telugu Yakshagana traditions by Veena Murthy Vijay. Madhu Nataraj will lead the Q&A session.
At: Natya Stem studio, 17th Cross, between 4th & 6th Main, Malleswaram, 5pm
Info: natyakathak@gmail.com / +91 9591520870


March 31, 2024 Kolkata
Dancers' Guild
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Ranjabati Sircar, Dancers' Guild presents an evening of dance - Parama Prakriti by Dancers Guild, a few words on Ranjabati by Aishika Chakraborty, screening of Ranja’s unseen performances.
Venue: Manjusri Sabhagriha, Mrittika, DD-19 Salt Lake, Sector-1, Kolkata 700064, 6.30pm
For passes: 79803 73255 / 98740 97857
e-mail: dancersguild@gmail.com


March 31, 2024 NYC
East-West School of Dance   
43rd anniversary of East-West School of Dance - Directed and choreographed by Pandit Satya Narayana Charka showcases many years of his teachings & choreography works with talented and dynamic young dancers whose works are going to be displayed. Special appearance Seema & Nisha Mittal, who are the first graduates in Kathak in 1990s. Also dynamic Kathak with Nishtha Sobrin, Falguni Pandya family and many juniors are joining this event showing the parampara, traditional values of the great art form of Lucknow gharana of Kathak dance.
At the Hindu Samaj Temple Auditorium, 3, Brown Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, 2pm
For more information contact: Pt SN Charka at  646-489-7790 / 845-782 5575 
email: charkasn@gmail.com


April 1, 2024 Birmingham, UK
Kadam presents THE CIRCLE OF DANCE (LIFE), an upbeat celebration of the cycle of life by a multigenerational cast of Odissi and Bharatanatyam dancers and others. It follows the journey of a newborn, from the first halting steps of a child, with the inevitable trips and falls in-between, to gradual proficiency, blossoming and maturity, to a serene acceptance of life. The journey of life and that of a dancer’s progress are mirrored.
At: Foyle Studio, Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham, UK, 4pm


April 6, 2024 NYC
Jiva presents SOLO STUDIO SHOWCASE featuring dancers from NYC and India sharing their artistry in an intimate setting. The performances are followed by a Q&A where the artistes share their process and practice. The dancers are - Akshaya Rajkumar, Malavika Singh, Meghana Boojala, Pranathi Ramadorai and Sonali Skandan.
At: Jiva Studio | 27-28 Thomson Ave, Unit WS11 LIC, NY, 5pm
Info: info@jivaperformingarts.org


April 6 & 7, 2024 London
akademi.co.uk
PLASTIC DRASTIC FANTASTIC is a South Asian dance theatre work for children (7+ years) and their families, exploring our complex relationship with plastics – the fantastic possibilities they offer, as well as the drastic consequences to the environment. Choreographed by Suba Subramaniam and performed by Kirsten Newell, Anekha Pillai and Mithun Gill. Drawing from techniques like Bharatanatyam, the artistes explore plastics and the dangers of their misuse. The processes and stories underpinning this project have been steered by children and young people - who are at the heart of the research for this work - created in collaboration with material scientists at UCL. It is a non-verbal dance piece and doesn’t include any spoken words. The dancers use their bodies, expressions and gestural movements to guide you through the performance.
6 & 7 April 2024:11:30am & 2:30pm
Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre
Info: info@akademi.co.uk / 020 7691 3210


April 7, 2024 Pune
AMRITANJALI FESTIVAL OF CLASSICAL DANCE brings to you exciting performances by eminent artistes.
i) Roja Kannan will present Magic of Margam.
ii) Guru Dr. Sucheta Bhide Chapekar, daughter/disciple Arundhati Patwardhan and granddaughter Sagarika Patwardhan will present Parampara.
iii) Dr. Shashikala Ravi, who is the convenor and coordinator of the festival, will present Omkarakarini exploring the Divine Goddess.
Venue - Amritanjali Dance Studio, Viman Nagar, Pune
Timing - 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm (Please be seated by 5pm)
Entry is only by tickets. Please contact Dr. Shashikala Ravi 9960627998


April 7, 2024 Bangalore
Sanjali Centre for Odissi Dance
Sanjali Centre for Odissi Dance (Founder /Director-Sharmila Mukerjee) presents PRAVAHA DANCE FESTIVAL as a tribute to Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra on his death anniversary.
There will be solo Odissi presentations by Sharmila Mukerjee and Aruna Mohanty, and a Bharatanatyam group presentation by Anuradha Vikranth and Drishti Ensemble.
At Seva Sadan, 14th Cross, Malleshwaram, at 6pm. Entry is free.
Info: sanjali.odissi@gmail.com


April 7, 2024 Torrance, CA
Shakti School of Bharatanatyam presents BASANT UTSAV featuring solo by Vaibhav Arekar, Rama Vaidyanathan and ensemble, and opening performance by Arpana and Shakti dancers.
At: James Armstrong theatre, Torrance, CA, at 3pm
Info: info@shaktibharatanatyam.com


April 7 & 9, 2024 Bhubaneswar & Kolkata
Ileana Citaristi
Schedule for Ileana Citaristi and Art Vision.
-7th April, Bhubaneswar: Art Vision in collaboration with GKM Odissi Research Centre presents REMEMBERING GURUJI, an evening of Odissi dance dedicated to Guru 
Kelucharan Mohapatra on the occasion of his 20th death anniversary. Senior students of Guruji perform some of his solo compositions followed by their own group choreographies performed by their respective students. All compositions based on traditional Odia literature. At: Rabindra Mandap, 6.30pm
-9th April, Kolkata: Art Vision takes part in the Foundation Day celebration of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) by presenting Odissi compositions choreographed by
Ileana Citaristi. SUTA-THE THREAD an ode to the creativity of the Odisha weavers and SHARIRA, a traditional story imagined for the contemporary world.
At: Satyajit Ray Auditorium, 6.30pm
Info: icitaris@gmail.com


April 16, 2024 London, UK
Jaivant Patel Dance presents WALTZING THE BLUE GODS.
At: 7:30 pm, The Place, London


April 19 - 21, 2024 NYC
Navatman
Navatman presents Kathak and Bharatanatyam from Singapore and Bangalore in CONTEMPORARY VISIONS IN INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE in its April Black Box Baithak series featuring Jayeeta Dutta (Kathak) and Neha Mondal (BN).
Friday, April 19, 7pm-8.30pm (Jayeeta and Neha) Double Bill (NYC)
Saturday, April 20, 2pm-3pm (Jayeeta) solo (NYC)
Saturday, April 20, 3.30pm-4.30pm (Neha) solo (NYC)
Sunday, April 21, 11am-12.30pm (Jayeeta and Neha) Double Bill (Long Island)
Venues: Navatman Studio, 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001
Sarvamangala Sri Saneeswara Temple Annex hall, 1616 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, Long Island, NY 11040
Info: support@navatman.org


April 25 - 27, 2024 Canada
Sujit Vaidya
Time Will Tell Arts Society and Caravan World Rhythms, presents Sujit Vaidya in SADHANA, an evening of Bharatanatyam, on Thursday April 25th in Vancouver, Friday April 26th in Gibsons and Saturday, April 27th in Powell River. He will present choreographies of his dance teacher A. Lakshamanaswamy, who will accompany the dance as nattuvanar or orchestra conductor. The rest of the musical ensemble consists of Curtis Andrews on mridangam, Ramya Kapadia on vocals and Raman Kalyan on flute.
- April 25: Vancouver playhouse, 7.30pm
- April 26: Heritage Playhouse, 662 North Road, Gibsons, BC Canada V0N 1V9, 7.30pm
- April 27: 5001, Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 5R2
Info: sujitv907@gmail.com


April 28, 2024 Shornur, Kerala
Kalasagar
May 28, 2024 marks the birth centenary of Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval, who marked the new stylization of the Kathakali Melam by performing a new mela prayogam. The nomination for the award instituted by Kalasagar to perpetuate the memory of paramacharya is invited from art lovers. The Kalasagar Award is given to artists in the field of Kathakali Vesham (actor), music, chenda, maddalam and chutti and those who have excelled in the art categories of Ottanthullal, Chakyarkoothu, Koodiyattam, Mohiniyattam, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Thayambaka, Thimila of Panchavadyam, Maddalam, Edakka, Ilathalam and Kombu.
The candidates should be in the age group of 40-70 years and should be artistes settled in Kerala. Nominations should be sent to the Secretary, Kalasagar, Kavalappara, Shornur 679523 before April 28. The awards will be presented on May 28, 2024.
Info: kalasaagar@gmail.com


April 28, 2024 San Jose, CA
Abhinaya Dance Company
Abhinaya Dance Company presents Spring Concert 2024 presenting Junior Dance Company's repertoire  & Gems from the Ramayana part 1
Venue: Delmar HS theatre, 1224 Del Mar Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, 4pm
Info: abdanceco@gmail.com


May 4 - 21, 2024 UK & Germany
Ileana Citaristi
Schedule for Ileana Citaristi.
- 4th - 6th May, Cambridge, UK: Ileana Citaristi conducts a workshop on Lasya-Tandava the feminine and masculine aspects in the two styles of Odissi and Chhau dance. The 12 hours
workshop is from 3pm to 7pm every day with an open demonstration on the last day. Organized by the Swara Nritya School of Arts, Cambridge.
Registration: swaranritya@gmail.com
- 7th - 8th May, Basingstoke, UK: Ileana Citaristi to conduct a masterclass in Odissi dance on both the days from 6pm to 8pm followed by a talk on the last day from 8pm to 9pm. Organized by Kala The Arts. Registration: admin@kalathearts.co.uk
- 17th - 20th May, Berlin, Germany: As part of the workshop-cum-performance series The Cosmic Body curated by Rasika Dance Theatre International, Ileana Citaristi conducts a workshop-cum-choreography on Lasya Tandava focusing on exploring new vocabularies
revolving around the feminine and masculine in the Indian dance styles of Odissi and Chhau. From 18th to 20th of May from 12.30pm to 4.30pm preceded by a lec-dem on the 17th from 7pm to 9pm. Registration: fascianatya@gmail.com
- 21st May, Berlin: Ileana Citaristi presents a performance in Odissi and Chhau at the Tagore
Centre, Berlin, 6.30pm
Info: icitaris@gmail.com


May 21-30, 2024 Melattur, Tamilnadu
The 84th Year of MELATTUR BHAGAVATA MELA NATAKA MAHOTSAV is scheduled to take place in May. The famed ''Prahlada Charitam'' will be performed after the inaugural event on 22 May 2024 – Sri Narasimha Jayanti Day.
Venue: Varadaraja Perumal sannidhi, Melattur
Schedule
Info: melattur.bhagavatamela1938@gmail.com  / + 91 9994367113
Website: melattur-bhagavatamela.org


June 4 & 7, 2024 London & Newcastle, UK
Amina Khayyam Dance presents Double Bill: YOU & ME | BIRD
June 4: 7:30 pm, The Place, London
June 7: 7:30 pm, Dance City, Newcastle


June 30, 2024 Southampton, UK
Srishti-Nina Rajarani Dance Creations presents JHAM!
At: 4 pm, Turner Sims Gallery, Southampton




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