NAATAK opens its landmark 30th season with a timeless tale written specially for this occasion: an adaptation of the novel The Confession of Sultana Daku (Penguin, 2009), recounting the daring exploits of Sultana Daku – his thrilling raids, imaginative escapes, rise to notoriety, and dramatic capture by Freddy Young, the celebrated superintendent of police who, in 1924, finally […]
IDIA 2025 is intended to be a day long community event showcasing performances, panel discussions, and expert talks. The mission of IDIA is to bring to the San Francisco Bay Area highly talented artists and motivating speakers from around the world, and have an immersive, interactive, and educational experience for art lovers and students of […]
A Kuchipudi recital in memory of Dr. Vempati Chinnasatyam Performers : Amrita Lahari - Solo Kasi Ayosla and Archana Raja - Duet Rare choreographies of Vempati by direct disciples Sasikala Penumarthi, Kamala Rajupet Revathi Komanduri Samidha Sathyam
A dance theater production of "Alluri Sitarama Raju," in Telugu, a historical play that chronicles the life and legacy of the legendary Indian freedom fighter Curation and Artistic Director: Dr. Veena Murthy Vijay and SHANMUKHA THEATERS Music Director: Praveen D Rao and SCRIPT: V V GOPAL Choreographer: Dr Veena Murthy Vijay
Concept and Choreography - Deepa Narayanan Shashindran ( Bengaluru ) Direction - Samidha Satyam Dancers - Sanskaar School of Kuchipudi and Kasi Ayosla from Maryland Lyrics - Venkat Gadepalli Music - Sweta Prasad and Renuka Prasad Lighting and Multimedia design - Janardha Urs
Aram Sei and Nadalaya are very excited to present Nadalaya's 20th anniversary music concert benefiting Aram Sei. As our long time supports, we would be honored to have you join us for the concert and enjoy classical music in an intimate setting.
A solo recital "In Love With..." presented by Sweta Ravisankar in the South Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam accompanied by a stellar live music orchestra. I will be presenting a Bharatanatyam margam, literally meaning a path, by selecting and weaving a story emerging from items she learned or choreographed over the pandemic and has been in […]
Odissi Vilas, Yuva Bharati, and iGurukul present an Odissi performance by an all-male dance ensemble from the India-based Rudrakshya Foundation. Founded by Guru Shree Bhichitrananda Swain, Rudrakshya has received international acclaim for its focus on male dancers and for Guruji’s unique choreographies that honor the Odissi traditions but offer fresh executions of this exquisite and […]
With the blessings of the Almighty and our gurus, we present the 13th Kelucharan Guna Keertanam festival on June 25th at the Cubberly theater, Palo Alto, CA at 3:30 pm…. our Guests of Honor are Dr Rohini Dandavate, Smt Celine Schein Das and Smt Kaveri Mishra 🙏 Early bird rates end May 31st!!!! Please get […]
SHATRANJ KE KHILADI Based on the classic by Munshi Premchand Adapted for stage by Ritwik Verma & Anush Moorthy Directed by Anush Moorthy | Produced by Dhananjay Motwani In Hindi with supertitles in English Set in the times of Wajid Ali Shah, the last independently ruling Nawab of Awadh, Premchand’s classic 1924 story शतरंज के खिलाड़ी […]
“The Longing” is a Bharatanatyam presentation in the format of a Margam performed by dancer, choreographer Jyotsna Vaidee and accompanied by Bay Area’s immensely talented classical musicians. On May 19, 2023 this talented group premieres new work exploring a myriad of universal human emotions via rich poetry and music Live Orchestra: Nattuvangam : Jayanthi Sridharan; […]
The Jungle Book: Rudyard Revised Where: Cubberley Palo Alto 4120 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (650) 329-2418 When: Fri, Sept 30 @ 7pm | Sat, Oct 1 @ 2pm & 7pm | Sun Oct 2 @ 2pm Tickets: $40 (GA) - $65 (VIP) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jungle-book-rudyard-revised-sept-30-oct-12-tickets-380724165227 Your favorite foot-stomping adventure reclaimed, reimagined, and rewritten for our […]
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