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March 16, 2024 Bentonville, AR
Dhirana Academy of Classical Dance presents TULA-BALANCE OF LIFE, that delves into the delicate balance between masculine and feminine energies, weaving a narrative of unity and love through symbolic representations of Modern life, Ardhanareeswara, and Mahishasuramardini. Tula is a partnership between Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation, Dhirana Academy of Classical Dance, and Ovations Plus (formerly Trike Theatre).
At: Thaden Auditorium, 800 SE C Street, Bentonville, AR 72712, from 4pm to 5:30pm.
To reserve your seats, please visit meghaprao.com. Seats are limited
Info: dhirana.bharatnatyam@gmail.com


March 16, 2024 NYC
Navatman presents DANCES WITH SHIVA by husband and wife dance duo Taniya and Puneet Panda, in an exploration of the facets of Shiva and Shakti, the yin and yang energies that both create and destroy the world.
At: Navatman Theater, 38 W 32nd St, Suite 300, 2 to 3pm & 7 to 8pm
Info: support@navatman.org


March 17, 2024 New Delhi
SHIVAARGHYA
Ganesa Natyalaya celebrates the month of Mahasivaratri with a festival dedicated to male dancers titled SHIVAARGHYA. This year, 25 dancers from across the country will be participating in the festival showcasing seven Indian traditional dance forms curated by Rama Vaidyanathan. The dancers participating in the festival are:
-Kathak: Vishal Krishna Mishra from Varanasi along with Bhava Gangani & Ashish, Akshar Tekchandani and Gaurav Bhatti from Delhi
-Bharatanatyam: Anand CS from Kerala, Amrit Sinha and Gyanendra Dutt Bajpai and Syed Samsur Rehman from Lucknow, Nilay Mandal, Santanu Roy, Nilava Sen and Pankoj Singha Roy from Kolkata; Dr S Vasudevan, Himanshu Srivastava, Vinay Tiwari and Pritam Das from Delhi along with Shobit Ramesh from Bengaluru,  and Varun Khanna from Chandigarh
-Odissi: Krishnendu Saha from Kolkata
-Kuchipudi: Washim Raja from Delhi
-Kathakali: Sahil Suresh from Delhi
-Pung Cholam: Shyam Singh from Delhi
-Chhau: Shubham Acharya from Delhi
The festival begins with a revealing lecture titled “Nataraja and the Cosmos” by scholar Dr VR Devika from Chennai, followed by the dance performances.
From 11am to 8pm at Ganesa Natyalaya, C-16, Qutub Institutional Area.
More info


March 17, 2024 Birmingham, UK
Sonia Sabri Company
Sonia Sabri Company presents AKAAR showcasing the skills of a host of its students, alumni, artistes and undiscovered talent.
At: Elmhurst Ballet School, 249 Bristol Road, Birmingham B5 7UH, 5pm
Info: soniasabricompany@ssco.org.uk


March 17-19, 2024 Bhubaneswar
Guru Pankaj Charan Das
At the 105th birthday celebration of Guru Pankaj Charan Das by Guru Pankaj Charan Odissi Research Foundation, the MAHARI AWARD will be given to Anita Sharma (Sattriya) on March 19.
-March 17
Aparupa Patnaik (disciple of Durga Charan Ranbir), Akankhya Das (disciple of Niranjan Rout), T Tulika Reddy (disciple of Lingaraj Pradhan), Tamanna Patra (disciple of Swapnarani Sinha), Surajeet Som (disciple of Sharmila Mukerjee)
-March 18
Kathak by Ruparani Das Borah (disciple of Bipul Chandra Das & Subash Dixit), Ratnaprabha Aurosmita (disciple of Manoranjan Pradhan & Minati Pradhan), Sriradha Paul (disciple of Bichitrananda Swain), Priyanka Jena (disciple of Meera Das), Arya Nande (disciple of Gajendra Panda)
-March 19
Saswat Joshi (disciple of Kumkum Mohanty & Ileana Citaristi), Dibyadarshini Supakar (disciple of Ileana Citaristi), Swaralipi Roy (disciple of Aloka Kanungo), Swayam Pragyan Sahoo (disciple of Durga Charan Ranbir)
At: Rabindra Mandap, 6.30pm
Info: +91 94382 98190 / maharidance@gmail.com


March 18, 2024 Bangalore
 
Mount Carmel College in association with South Asian Symphony Foundation and Maya Films, presents screening of PEACE NOTES: THE JOURNRY OF AN ORCHESTRA followed by a conversation with Nirupama Rao (former secretary of Foreign Affairs) and dancer Madhu Nataraj.
At: DJB auditorium, 10am
Info: 080 23348645


March 23, 2024 Chennai
Vidhya Subramanian
Vidhya Subramanian presents POORNA MARGAM for Natyarangam.
At: Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall, Chennai, 6pm
Info: contact@vidhyasubramanian.com


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 
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 Kanada.
At: Teach auditorium, SPASTN campus CSIR Road, Taramani, 6pm
Info: 88257 00498 or 98400 86922 / office@bharatakalanjali.in


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


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 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 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



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