Nirupama & Rajendra 
Bangalore-based dancers Nirupama and Rajendra are choreographers, producers and performers in their own right, dedicated to dancing excellence for over 20 years. They head their own world-renowned dance company Abhinava as Artistic Directors. Nirupama and Rajendra have been trained by legendary figures in the two classical dance styles of Bharatanatyam and Kathak, as well as other styles, and they combine their experiences into dazzling and innovative choreography. 

Their productions and performances have graced the stage in international festivals, tours and performances all over the world. 

They are currently on tour presenting OJHAS – A rare brilliance in Indian dance in several cities of USA & Canada from Sep 27th to the 15th Nov 2009. 

OJHAS is a refreshing combination of creativity & exuberance unfolding a rhapsody of tradition & modernity. Presented in Kathak, Karanas and Bharatanatyam, the show features choreographies integrated with immaculate synchronization, original content ,colorful costumes adorned by a creative blend of Indian classical and World music. 

Tour details: 

Mon Oct 6 to Thu Oct 9, CLEVELAND, OHIO 
Nirupama & Rajendra conduct a residency at Hathway Brown School, create a choreography for the students & perform at the Ahuja Auditorium, Hathaway Brown School, 19600 North Park Blvd, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122  
Hathway Brown School-Mrs.Marlene Leber  

Fri Oct 10, CLEVELAND, OHIO  
TAAL - presentation of Kathak duets by Niru & Raju   
Ahuja Auditorium, Hathaway Brown School, 19600 North Park Blvd, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122   

Sat Oct 11, COLOMBUS, GEORGIA 
Kala-Anjali /Moushami Bhandari present Kathak by Nirupama & Rajendra  
At The university hall, Columbus State University (CSU) 

Fri Oct 17, CHARLOTTE, NC 
Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte presents Raju & Niru in OJHAS featuring Bharatanatyam & Kathak 
At Dana Auditorium, Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

Sat Oct 18, RALEIGH, NC 
Indian Classical Music and Dance Society (ICMDS) presents OJHAS by Nirupama & Rajendra   
At Green Hope High School, Cary, NC. 

Sun Oct 19, SYRACUSE, NY 
Suryanarayana  Fund Raiser 

Fri Oct 24, MONTREAL, CANADA 
Kabir Cultural Centre presents OJHAS by Nirupama & Rajendra  
At Oscar Peterson Hall, 7141 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal. 

Fri Oct 31 EDMONTON, CANADA 
Myer Horowitz theatre, Student Union Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton Raga Mala Music Society (ERMS) -Mr. Kumud N Acharya, workshop 

Sat Nov 1, EDMONTON, CANADA 
Raga Mala Music Society (ERMS) presents OJHAS by Nirupama & Rajendra  
At Myer Horowitz theatre, Student Union Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton. 

Sat Nov 8, CALGARY - CANADA 
Raga Mala Music Society of Calgary, Alberta, Canada presents OJHAS by Nirupama & Rajendra  
At Leacock Theatre, Mount Royal College, Calgary   

Sun Nov 9, PHOENIX, AZ 
The Fine Arts Association of Arizona presents OJHAS by Nirupama & Rajendra. 

Sat Nov 15, SAN FRANCISCO, CA  
Shankara Eye Foundation presents Nirupama & Rajendra in a fund raiser event  
Organized at Chabot College Performing Arts Center, 25555 Hesperian Blvd. 
Hayward, CA 94545 

Contact: nirupamarajendra@gmail.com  

For details: 
www.abhinavadancecompany.com