Dance
Madhavi Mudgal and Alarmel Valli in Samanvaya: A Coming Together
Two of India's foremost classical dancers, Madhavi Mudgal and Alarmel Valli bring together two classical dance forms--odissi and bharatanatyam--in a joint creative experience.
Wed., Mar. 2, 2011, 8:00 PM
Eisenhower Theater
$18.00 - $45.00
Priyadarsini Govind and Nrityagram Dance Ensemble
Specializing in abhinaya, Priyadarsini Govind has been performing the bharatanatyam dance around the world since age 16. The stunning Nrityagram Dance Ensemble eats, sleeps, and breathes classical dance.
Sun., Mar. 6, 2011, 7:30 PM
Terrace Theater
$40.00
Natyalakshana
Natyalakshana, the Institute of Choreography and Innovative Dance in Bangalore, presents classical dance forms in a contemporary format. This maximum INDIA performance is presented under the auspices of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi.
Mon., Mar. 7, 2011, 6:00 PM
Free Millennium Stage Performance in the Eisenhower Theater
Gulabo Sapera & Party
Born and raised in a family of snake charmers, Gulabo Sapera is one of the foremost performers in the Kalbelia style, the traditional, celebratory dance of the snake charmers and an integral part of their heritage. This maximum INDIA performance is presented under the auspices of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi.
Tue., Mar. 8, 2011, 6:00 PM
Free Millennium Stage Performance
The Daksha Sheth Dance Company: Sarpagati: The Way of the Serpent
The first Indian woman soloist in chhau, Daksha Sheth brings a powerful dance-theater work that features aerial technique and has become a landmark in contemporary Indian dance.
Tue., Mar. 8, 2011, 7:30 PM
Terrace Theater
$40.00
Tanusree Shankar Dance Company
Internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Tanusree Shankar leads her contemporary Indian dance company in original works. This maximum INDIA performance is presented under the auspices of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi.
Wed., Mar. 9, 2011, 6:00 PM
Free Millennium Stage Performance in the Eisenhower Theater
Ragamala Dance & Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company
Drawing from Pandanallur bharatanatyam, Ragamala Dance's work provides a bridge between cultures both ancient and modern. Dakshina is an emerging, DC-based dance company.
Wed., Mar. 9, 2011, 7:30 PM
Family Theater
$30.00
Malavika Sarukkai: Sakthi Sakthimaan – Energies Auspicious and Fearsome
A firm believer in the continuity of Indian classical tradition, Chennai choreographer and dancer Malavika Sarukkai preserves key elements of bharatanatyam style dance while providing a personal interpretation of its cultural significance.
Thu., Mar. 10, 2011, 7:30 PM
Terrace Theater
$40.00
Shantala Shivalingappa: Swayambhu
Treasured in both India and Europe, Shantala Shivalingappa is an acclaimed dancer and choreographer of kuchipudi, a 2,000-year-old classical style based on the Natya Shastra, an ancient codification of dance, music, and theater.
Sat., Mar. 12, 2011, 7:30 PM
Terrace Theater
$40.00
The Monsoon Club at the Terrace Gallery: DJ Rekha Bhangra Dance Party
London-born musician, DJ, curator, producer, and activist DJ Rekha hosts and spins a bhangra dance party, the Punjabi club music that wound up on hits by Jay-Z and Missy Elliot.
Sat., Mar. 12, 2011, 9:30 PM
Terrace Gallery
$12.00
Bhangra Class with DJ Rekha
Bang out some bhangra with DJ Rekha. She'll help you learn the music and the moves.
Sun., Mar. 13, 2011, 3:00 PM
Millennium Stage
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Odissi Vision & Movement Centre
Founder and artistic director of the Odissi Vision and Movement Centre, Sharmila Biswas’s versatility ranges from classical odissi dance to experimental choreographic work. This maximum INDIA performance is presented under the auspices of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi.
Mon., Mar. 14, 2011, 6:00 PM
Free Millennium Stage Performance in the Eisenhower Theater
Ticket to Bollywood
Feel the thrill of India’s Bollywood with the country’s sensational song and dance movie genre performed live on stage. Artistic Director Shubhra Bhardwaj’s Ticket to Bollywood aims to present an all-encompassing Bollywood experience, featuring music from across the genre, including several of Bollywood’s best-loved hits. This maximum INDIA performance is presented under the auspices of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi.
Thu., Mar. 17, 2011, 6:00 PM
Free Millennium Stage Performance in the Eisenhower Theater
Kerala Kalamandalam Kathakali Troupe
The premier public institution for the preservation and promotion of Kerala's traditional performing arts presents a troupe of performers trained in kathakali, a highly stylized classical dance-drama. This maximum INDIA performance is presented under the auspices of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi.
Sat., Mar. 19, 2011, 6:00 PM
Free Millennium Stage Performance
Panjabi MC at The Monsoon Club
Party with one of the hottest DJs on the international club scene, Panjabi MC, a pioneer in bringing the sound of bhangra into the mainstream.
Sat., Mar. 19, 2011, 9:30 PM
Terrace Gallery
$12.00
