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| Dharma- This adaptation of Shakti's acclaimed Bhagavad Gita tells of the war, deception, and terror that plague the rold. But Dharma is really a story about hope and the need to live life with truth and integrity. Click here for Dharma photo gallery. |
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| Dance Yatra- High voltage performances of intense physicality and superbly coordinated footwork from South India's Bharata Natyam tradition combine with the deeply luminous technique of Odissi that was performed by temple dancers in Eastern India to form this highly spirited work. |
| Divine Movement- Madhvi Venkatesh, Shakti Dance Company member and recipient of the Alliance for California Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant, presented a series of unique selections accompanied by an ensemble of emerging young musicians. |
| Tales of Krishna- A special presentation by the Shakti Dance Company in conjuntion with the Tales of Krishna exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. |
| Nritya Naivedhyam - A Dance Offering- This Shakti Festival showcased the distinguished dancers, Priyadarshini Govind and Rama Vaidyanathan, from India as well as the Senior Shakti Dance Company soloists Uma Kadekodi, Kanti Charugundala, and Neela Moorthy. Priyadarshini Govind (Click here for photo gallery) Rama Vaidyanathan |
| Shiva Shakti- Shiva-Shakti re-creates the powerful dance of Shiva-Nataraja along with his consort, Shakti, in order to
extol the universality of the undivided unity of the male and female principles that jointly create and harmonise the universe. Click here for Shiva Shakti photogallery. |
| Basant Utsav- A unique festival that brought together many different styles of dance including Balinese, Belly, Bharata Natyam, Break, Bollywood, Bhangra, Kathakali, Odissi, and Mohinattam. |
| Prince to Buddha- The Journey to Enlightenment- This epic production is the story of the Lion of the Shakya Dynasty- Siddhartha, and his transformation into the Buddha, the enlightened one. His journey into the middle path of love, non-violence, and compassion is viewed in this presentation through the eyes of his beloved wife Yashodara, who becomes his first female disciple. |
| Sant Meera- A production portraying the trials and triumphs of one of India's most beloved saints, Mirabai. |
| Aum-Sho-Namah- As part of THE FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC, world class artists offer exhilarating music and dance that seemlessly combine the splendour of India, Japan and Persia in an authentic and original production. |
| Dayaa Sethu (The Bridge of Compassion)- A presentation by Shakti Dance Company Member, Madhvi Venkatesh, to raise funds for the Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina victims as well as the Chinmaya Mission Mithila Center. |
| Bhav Chaturang- Senior Shakti dancers Uma Kadekodi, Sai Patil, Manisha Parekh, and Maya Kedekodi utilized Hindu mythology in order to present the four 'seasons' of emotion: Autumn, Winter, Spring & Summer. |
| Eternal and Evolving- Guru C.V. Chandrasekhar, is an acclaimed dancer, choreographer and teacher, whose interpretation of Bharata Natyam is very popularly known worldwide. The senior dancers of Shakti who attended the dance camp conducted by Guru C.V. Chandrashekhar and his wife, Jaya Chandrashekhar, will be dancing with him in this performance. |
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| The Dance of Joy- Lila Kamhout was Viji Prakash's first student in 1977. Having danced worldwide, touring with her guru and the Shakti Dance Company, Lila after a long absence from performing, will dance a specially choreographed presentation celebrating the joy of dance, in her life. |
| Prince to Buddha- The Journey to Enlightenment- This epic production is the story of the Lion of the Shakya Dynasty- Siddhartha, and his transformation into the Buddha, the enlightened one. His journey into the middle path of love, non-violence, and compassion is viewed in this presentation through the eyes of his beloved wife Yashodara, who becomes his first female disciple. |
| Sant Meera- A production portraying the trials and triumphs of one of India's most beloved saints, Mirabai. |
| Srilatha Vinod- Sreelatha Vinod, a celebrated disciple of the Dhanajayans, made her first solo dance appearance in Los Angeles. The first part of the performance showcased students who had worked with Sreelatha in the summer dance camp. |
| Guru Vandana- Sudha Doraiswamy Chandrashekar, the Vidyanjali Dance Company (Detroit), along with the Shakti Dance Company come together to perform Guru Vandana, a tribute to Guru Kalaimamani Mahalingam Pillaii. |
| Dharma Chakra- Ajit Bhaskaran Das of Malaysia and the Shakti Dance Company performed Dharma Chakra, which emphasizes the need to live life with truth and integrity. |
| Bhagavad Gita- An extraordinary dance drama depicting the injustices of the Mahabharata and the restoration of truth and beauty as inspired by the tenets of the Bhagavad Gita. |
| Prince to Buddha- The Journey to Enlightenment- This epic production which tells the story of the Lion of the Shakya Dynasty- Siddhartha, and his transformation into the Buddha, the enlightened one, was presented at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in conjunction with an exhibit on the Buddha. |
| Stree Katha - An original choreography by Mythili Prakash, Stree Katha is a unique Bharta Natyam presentation, that explores the three tragic women of The Epic Ramayana. This presentation not only represents the three women in a different prespective, but relates them to society and their relavance to everyday life. |
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| Shiva Shakti - the most recent presentation of the Shakti Dance Company,.inspired by the hyms and chants, stories and mythological stories based on the ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, Shiva-Shakti re-creates the powerful dance of Shiva-Nataraja along with his consort Shakti. Several ancient stories are powerfully knit in this gripping spectacle of dance, music, costume, theatrical props and lighting - but the stories are not without purpose. Click here for Shiva Shakti photo gallery. |
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| Prince to Buddha- The Journey to Enlightenment - Vancover, Canada This epic production is the story of the Lion of the Shakya Dynasty- Siddhartha, and his transformation into the Buddha, the enlightened one. His journey into the middle path of love, non-violence, and compassion is viewed in this presentation through the eyes of his beloved wife Yashodara, who becomes his first female disciple. |
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| Tulsi Das Ramayana- Premiering in Washington D.C., Houston, Austin and lLos Angeles, Ramayana is based on the Sri Ram Charit Manas of Tulsi Das. Using world dance forms, HIndustani and Carnatic Music, elaborate sets and costumes specially designed for this production the life story of the hero, Rama, from his birth to his coronation is portrayed. Raam Katha features extraordinary dancers from India, U.S.A., Indonesia, and Malaysia. |
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| Saakhyam- A collaborative production, in which the Shakti Dance Company along with the Abhinaya Dance Company, of San Jose, came together to present this great performance. Hence the name Saakhyam or Friendship. |
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| Dance Eternal- A solo recital given by Mythili Prakash. Wadsworth Theaters, Los Angeles |
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| Children for Children-A unique presentation which showcases the beauty and grandeour of Bharata Natyam through story telling and ancient Indian mythys and legends. The performance is specialized in having child artists perform for children alike. |
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Natvar Nataraj Krishna Leela Dancing Divinity Chitrangada Anjali Laho Mor Abhaya Hasta Visions of India Parijata Tree World Harmony Cinderella Nut Cracker Ananda Amrita Varshini Stree Shakti Ganesh Vaibhava Satyam Shivam Sundaram Ramayana Moha Mudgara (Bhaja Govindam) Manifestations of Shiva Manifestations of Shakti Sons of Kunti Women of Mahabharata Stree Katha (Women in the Ramayana) Sita Swayamvara Dashavatara Maya Sita Purandharadasa Bhagvad Gita Meera Shyama Tyagaraja Gateway to Heaven Purandharabhakti Dance for Dreams Dance of the Immortals |
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| Emerging Voices- Four of LA's leading and most creative youth ensembles come together in a rare performance of spiritual music and dance traditions from Hawaii: Halau Keali'i O Nalani; India: Shakti School of Bharatanatyam; Mexico: Mariachi Tesoro de San Fernando; USA: Crenshaw High School Elite Choir |
| The annual program involves all students of Shakti School. Students are able to build confidence and poise on the stage and gain a strage presence in preparation for their arangetram. Students starting from the age of 5 participate in the annual program. Parents are able to see the transformation of each child's individual transformation in their dance each year. |
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| Recognized for her exquisite abhinaya, Bragha Bessel is the quintessential Bharata Natyam dancer, having had intesne training with the venerated gurus of Bharata Natyam, Guru Kalanidhi Narayanan and Guru Adyar Lakshman. A leading exponent of the art form and based in Chennai, India, Bragha has many awards to her credit, having given numerous performances in India and abroad. |
| Shakti Dance Camp 2008 Performance |
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| The Dance Camp is a two-week intensive workshop divided instensely into technique, dance items, and abhinaya (facial expressions). Amazing dance instructors such as Bragha Bessel, Mythili Prakash and Harikrishna Kalyansunderam came from India for the camp, which took place from July 3rd to July 17th, 2008. |
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| Ratha Yatra For the last 29 years, Viji Prakash and the Shakti Dance Company have been performing at the Krishna Janamashtami Festival, in praise of Lord Krishna's birth., organized by ISKCON - the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Each year audiences await the exhilarating dance recitals by the Shakti Dance Company. View Ratha Yatra Photo Gallery 2006 |
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| Krishna Janmashtami For the last 29 years, Viji Prakash and the Shakti Dance Company have been performing at the Krishna Janmashtami Festival, in praise of Lord Krishna's birth, organized by ISKCON - the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Each year audiences await the exhilarating dance recitals by the Shakti Dance Company. |
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| Emerging Voices Shakti Dance Company and Halau Keali'i O Nalani, Hawaiian Dance Company in a collaboration of the Bharat Natyam and Hawaiian dance styles at the James Armstrong Theatre, part of World Festival of Sacred Music View Emerging Voices gallery |
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| Sampoorna Ramayana Based on Tulsi Das's Ramcharitamanas, the Shakti Dance Company presents the Sampoorna Ramayana- A production which explores the valorous deed of the hero Rama from birth to coronation. Sep 26 -Parker Playhouse, 707 NE 8th Street, Ft Lauderdale. Sep 28-,State Theater, New JerseyL 3 View: Ramayana New Jersey gallery Ramayana Florida gallery |
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A Journey of peace through the music and dance of the Middle East and India. A collaboration of Bharata Natyam dancer Mythili Prakash and musican A.J. Racy. Nate Holden Theater , 4718 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016 View Salam Yatra Gallery |
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| Shiva Rathri Sunday, February 22, 2009 10.30pm. Malibu Hindu Temple , 1600 Las Virgenes Canyon Rd Calabasas, CA, 91302 |
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| Shakti Through the Decade 1989 - 1999 Monday, April 27, 2009, 7.30 p.m. This exciting festival of dance celebrates Shakti dancers who have performed their Arangetrams between 1989 - 1999. View Flyer |
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| Guest Performance - Vidhya Subramaniam May 23, 2009 Known for her bold modern themes and strong choreography, Vidhya has given as much as she has recieved from her background in the traditional Vazhuvoor style from the eminent Guru Sri S.K. Rajarathnam and the famous abhinaya eponent Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan. In 1990, Vidhya started her own Bharata Natyam production company and school called Lasya, in Cupertino, California, USA. View Flyer |
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| Dance Camp - Mythili Prakash The Dance Camp is a two-week intensive workshop divided into technique, dance items, and abhinaya (facial expressions).This dance camp was conducted by renowned Bharata Natyam dance Mythili Prakash. www.mythiliprakash.com |
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| Dance Camp - Bragha Bessel The Dance Camp is a two-week intensive workshop divided into technique, dance items, and abhinaya (facial expressions).This dance camp was conducted by world renowned abhinaya exponent Bragha Bessel. This camp focuses heavily on the aspect of abhinaya and story telling. |
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| Dance Camp - Harikrishna Kalyanasundaram The Dance Camp is a two-week intensive workshop divided into technique, dance items, and abhinaya (facial expressions).This dance camp was conducted by dancer, choreographer, and composer Harikrishna Kalyanasundaram. During this camp many rare compositions of the Bharata Natyam reportoire were taught to the students. |
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| SummerSounds 2009 - Music & Art for Kids at the Hollywood Bowl Presented each year at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl, SummerSounds is the premier summer music festival for children in Los Angeles. This year the Shakti Dance Company took part in this summer festival for children. View SummerSounds Photo Gallery |
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Free Family Festival Saturday, September 12 at 10.30 AM; Venue: Pacific Asia Museum 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena,CA 91101 |
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Sunday, September 13, Torrance, CA. “Dhrishya Kaavyam” takes the viewer on a colorful and enthralling, yet deeply harmonized and soulful journey through the medium of dance and music, reinstating the power and depth of a traditional art that still holds so much relevance today. Click to view flyer |
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Saturday, September 19, 8:00 PM Company performance at the California Plaza for Ministry of Tourism, India and Grand Performances, Free admission 350 Olive Street, Plaza Level, Los Angeles, California |
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At "India Calling" Hollywood Bowl Saturday, September 20, 4:15 PM "India Calling" Hollywood Bowl, Company performance at the pre-program India exhibit, Free admission Hollywood, California |
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presents "GIVING THANKS" Music & Dance from INDIA, BRAZIL, & HAWAII Saturday, November 28, 8.00pm Aratani/Japan America Theater Click to view gallery Click to view flyer |
| 23rd International Book Fair in Guadalajara Shakti Dance Company December 3, 9.00 pm Expo Guadalajara, Mexico Click to view photos of trip |
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| Maha Shivarathri Celebration Performance by Shakti Dance Company February 12, 2010, at 10.30PM Malibu Temple 1600 Las Virgenes Canyon Rd Calabasas, CA 91302 |
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