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.
Register
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 (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
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 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
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
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 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
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