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April 8, 2012 Bangalore Badari Divya Bhushan & Anjana Bhushan present SRINGARA RAMA- a Bharatanatyam presentation on account of Ramotsavam Venue: Sri Jaya Rama Seva Mandali, 8th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore, 6.30pm Info: bhushansacademy@yahoo.com |
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April 19, 2012 Kolkata Bharatanatyam duo Badari Divya Bhushan & Anjana Bhushan perform at Behrampore Kalakshetra dance festival, 7pm Info: bhushansacademy@yahoo.com |
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April 28, 2012 Florida Lotus Dance Studio hosts an EVENING OF BHARATANATYAM by Jaan R Freeman (Disciple of Nandini Ramani & Priyamvada Sankar, senior disciples of T Balasaraswati). Freeman returns to South Florida and shares with the community an intimate evening of dances from the repertoire. At: Lotus Dance Studio, 9117 Taft Street, Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33024, 7pm-8:30pm General Admission: $20 advance sale/$16 RSVP and info: (954) 433-3552 e-mail: lotusdancestudio@gmail.com www.lotusdancestudio.com / www.dakshinapalli.org |
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April 29, 2012 Bangalore Dance DISCourse (academic dance series at Alliance, curated and presented by Ashish Mohan Khokar) on WORLD DANCE DAY is from 10am to 10pm with over 100 dancers. These DISCourses are by, for and of dancers. First ever exhibition of the Mohan Khokar Dance Collection followed by a discussion on Dance Matters at 11.30am, chaired by Gurus Maya rao, Lalitha Srinivasan, MR Krishnamurthy. Screening of Uday Shankiar’s ‘Kalpana’ and Manju Bharagavi’s ‘Shankarabaranam’ and Ashish Khokar-Sarmishta Mukherjee’s ‘Taal Mel.’ Performences by Madhu Nataraj, Vani Ganapthy, Anuradhha Vikranth, Archana Kumar, Purusha, Nritarutya, Madhulita Mohapatra, Bonm Bon etc. Special guru-sishya performance sby Vyjayanthi Kashi-Prateeksha, Shridhar & Anuradha-Kshiti, Sandhya and Jiran Subramanyam-Prashwanath Upadhye, P Praveen Kumar-Sishir. Veena Murthy Vijay with her students present Chitra Nrutya. At: Alliance Francaise, Vasantha Nagar, 10am to 10pm Info: khokar1960@gmail.com |
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May 28, 2012 Guruvayur, Kerala  Kalasagar,
with the support of Ministry of Culture, Government of India will be
celebrating the 88th birth anniversary of its founder Kalamandalam
Krishnankutty Poduval on 28 May 2012 at Rohini Kalyanada Mandapam,
Guruvayur titled as ORU PIRANALINTE ORMAKAYI.Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval, legendary player of the Chenda and an informed critic of Kathakali, studied the visual grammar and rhythmic structure of Kathakali under Guru Pattikkamthodi Ravunni Menon and went on to reinterpret the chenda’s role in Kathakali. Poduval was reputed for tracing subtle emotions in the characters with his chenda, providing mood music to romantic scenes and prompting the actors to do their best on stage. Poduval scripted and directed many Kathakali plays like Bhishmaprathignya, Amba, King Lear, and Snapakacharitham. He left behind a treasure trove of knowledge on Kerala’s performing arts in general and on Kathakali in particular - both at the theoretical and practical level. Kalasagar has been celebrating ORU PIRANLINTE ORMAKAY on May 28 every year. It has now become a part of the cultural calendar of Kerala. Kalasagar will be honoring artistes in the field of Kathakali – Vesham, Music, Chenda, Maddalam & Chutti as well as Bharathanatyam, Mohiniattam, Kuchipudi, Ottenthullal, Chakyarkoothu, Koodiyattam, Thayambaka and Panchavadyam – Thimila, Maddalam, Edakka, Thalam & Kombu. The awardees will be selected through nominations received from the art lovers. The minimum criteria for nomination is - the artistes should be between the ages of 40 and 70, should be well known performer/guru and a permanent resident within the state of Kerala. Nominations with complete details of the artists should be sent to The Secretary, Kalasagar, Kavalappara, Shoranur, Palakkad, Kerala on or before 28th April 2012. Contact Rajan Poduval: 9282449995 / kalasaagar@gmail.com |
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June 9, 2012 Stamford, CT  SONGS & DANCES FROM GUJARAT Gujarat, the Land the Legends; Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Vikram Sarabhai, Jamshedji Tata and Visionary Dhirubhi Ambani go down in history. Gujarat stands for its literary tradition in the form of folk songs, narratives and theaters. Traced back to the Sultanate period, these stories and messages have evolved as they passed through generations, leaving behind versions of myth and legends. In Gujarat, the celebrations of festivals and fairs are accompanied with Music, Dance, Theatre and Literature that infuse the soul with vigor and joy. Navratri Festival is celebrated with great religious flavor. The tradition of ‘Nine days of Singing & Dancing’ is now enjoyed by all communities around the world. Come join us as Namaskaar Foundation in association with Gujarati Association of Connecticut presents “Songs and Dances from Vibrant Gujarat.” At: Palace Theater, 61 Atlantic St. Stamford, CT 06901 Info: 203.322.9862 |
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June 24, 2012 Hollywood, CA RANGOLI ANNUAL DANCE SHOWCASE is a 'Works in Progress' Bharatanatyam dance performance performed by the students of Malathi Iyengar. The students being at various levels of learning will perform for their families and friends. The annual recital is meant to provide the dancers, a platform, to share their accomplishments and seek encouragement. At: Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA, 4pm Info: malathisiyengar@gmail.com / www.rangoli.org |
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June 27 - July 1, 2012 San Marino 32ND WORLD CONGRESS ON DANCE RESEARCH CID Congresses are the largest gatherings of dance specialists world-wide, the best opportunity to showcase one's work to a wide audience of practitioners, dance teachers, choreographers, researchers, journalists and organizers. Average attendance is 500 professionals from 40 countries of the 5 continents. All forms of dance are represented. Strictly non-profit. Not to be confused with festivals, workshops, competitions or open conferences. With the patronage of the San Marino National UNESCO Commission, the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of San Marino. This World Congress is organized by the San Marino Section of CID, in collaboration with the Italian Folklore Union (UFI). San Marino is a small independent country on the Eastern coast of Italy, very near Rimini. The program includes: - Presentation and discussion of original research reports (papers) - Classes, lecture-demonstrations, video projections - Performances by dance companies, duos or solos - Exhibitions and sale of books, records, pictures, costumes, accessories etc. While intended primarily for professionals, it is at the same time a trade fair and a participatory event, facilitating contacts among colleagues in view of international cooperation projects. Working language is English - other languages can be used, without translation. Submitting a presentation (research report, lecture-demonstration, class, performance, exhibition) is optional. For each presentation a text must be sent before 1 June 2012. Absentee delegates can register also; their presentations will appear in the printed program and will be included in the proceedings. To apply for a visa and/or financial assistance, registered participants receive an official certificate of registration. Please make arrangements as early as possible. Congress information and registration: Mr. Francesco Brigante Viale Kennedy 17, SM-47890 San Marino, Repubblica di San Marino Ph: +378 0549 888026 - fax: +378 0549 888029 / e-mail: francesco.brigante@cvb.sm www.sanmarinoconvention.sm |
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September 27, 2012 Stamford, CT  BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO At: Palace Theater, 61 Atlantic St. Stamford, CT 06901 Info: 203.322.9862 |
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October 19, 2012 Stamford, CT  ROYAL DRUMMERS AND DANCERS OF BURUNDI At: Palace Theater, 61 Atlantic St. Stamford, CT 06901 Info: 203.322.9862 |
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November 21 - 25, 2012 Athens DANCE THERAPY PANORAMA 33rd World Congress CID congresses are the largest gatherings of dance specialists world-wide, the best opportunity to showcase one's work to a wide audience of practitioners, dance teachers, choreographers, researchers, journalists and organizers. Average attendance is 400 professionals from 40 countries of the 5 continents. All forms of dance therapy will be represented. The program includes: - Research reports (papers), lecture-demonstrations - Classes - Exhibitions and sale of books, records, accessories etc. - Visits to places of special interest - Evenings where members can discuss in a relaxed setting. Intended primarily for professionals, it is at the same time a trade fair and a participatory event, facilitating contacts among colleagues in view of international cooperation. Working language is English - other languages can be used without translation. Submitting a presentation (research report, lecture-demonstration, class, exhibition) is optional. Send text before 1 Oct. 2012. Absentee conferees can register also; their presentations will be included in the program and the proceedings. To apply for a visa or financial assistance, registered participants receive an official certificate. Congress information and registration: www.orchesis-portal.org/cdr www.cid-portal.org |
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