Samskriti :: Society for Indian Performing Arts, Houston, TX

2008 Presentations
	Rudrakshya - Odissi Dance Ensemble Zilkha Hall, Downtown Houston May 23, 2008
	Grand Carnatic Music Concert by the world renowned vocalist Aruna Sairam Jones Hall, University of St. Thomas May 18, 2008
	Neelam … Drowning in Bliss by Nritya Choodamani Anita Ratnam Kaplan Theater March 9, 2008
	International Conference: Indian Paintings - the lesser known traditions Presented by Samskriti in association with Museum of Fine Arts Houston March 7-9, 2008
2007 Presentations
	Poornam Kaplan Theater September 3rd, 2007
	Bollywood Blast 2007 Miller Theater September 2nd, 2007
	Kathak Workshop Conducted by: Shambhavi Vaze June 11th, 12th, 13th & 14th, 2007 at the Anjali Center for Performing Arts
	Bharatha Natyam Workshop Conducted by: Guru Madurai R. Muralidaran June 11th & 12th, 2007 at the Anjali Center for Performing Arts
	Nritya Sangam A dance collage in Bharatanatyam by Guru Madurai R. Muralidharan & Troupe from Chennai, India & an unusual Kathak-Bharatanatyam Jugalbandhi by Shambhavi Vaze & Parimal Phadke from Pune, India. The Kaplan Theater June 10, 2007
	NATYA - NAADA VINODAM ABHIRAMI ANDADHI - A fascinating dance drama in Bharatanatyam by Parvathi Ravi Ghantasala and the Kalapradarshini Troupe from Chennai & a grand violin concert by the incredible duo GANESH-KUMARESH. Zilkha Hall May 13, 2007
	Padma Sri & Nritya Choodamani Ananda Shankar Jayant (a Kalakshetra almunus and a Kuchipudi exponent of repute) accompanied by musicians from India Houston Durga Bari Society April 29, 2007
2006 Presentations
	Ekantha Seetha - a lonely furrow Stafford Center November 12, 2006 More »»
	Bollywood Blast Miller Outdoor Theater September 3, 2006
	Rudrakshya: New Dimensions in Odissi Zilkha Hall, Downtown Houston August 4, 2006 Read Review »»

Presentation History
GITA GOVINDA An Odissi dance drama featuring Sanjukta Panigrahi & the students of Kelucharan Mahapatra (in association with the India Culture Center)
MAHABHARATAM By the Dhananjayans & Bharatakalanjali, India
ABHYAASA Produced by the Cleveland Cultural Alliance
KIRAATAARJUNEEYAM By Dr.Vempati Chinna Satyam & the Kuchipudi Art Academy, India
KANYA Presented by the Nrityanjali Dance Company, Boston
SONGS OF TAGORE Presented by the Battery Dance Company, New York (in collaboration with The Asia Society, Houston)
KA-TAP By Janaki Patrik & Company, New York (in collaboration with the Indo-American Association, Houston)
ARDHANAREESWARAM By the Kuchipudi Art Academy, India
KATHAK-FLAMENCO Featuring Pratap & Priya Pawar and Juanita (UK)
THE LIVING TREE A Cleveland Cultural Alliance production

Productions - Featuring the Anjali Dance Company & the choreography of Rathna Kumar

EKTA KI AWAAZ (The Voice Of Unity) – a patriotic theme about India

THE STORY OF RAMA - a Children’s Dance Theater production

THE ETERNAL DANCER (Om Namah Shivaya)

THE INDIAN EXPRESS(ION) – a multimedia production featuring Folk Dances from around India

SRI KRISHNA PARIJATHAM – a traditional Kuchipudi Dance Drama

TALKING DRUMS I – Contemporary Indian dances (Guest Choreographer – Anita Ratnam, India)

TALKING DRUMS II – a rhythmic experience featuring the dances and percussions of India, Africa, North America, and the Middle East

ELEMENTAL! – a multimedia, contemporary Indian dance presentation on the Five Elements (Guest choreographer – Narendrakumar, India)

THE POWER OF MYTH (Pratyaksha) – with guest artists Hari Krishnan & Devesh Soneji, Canada

SRISHTI (Creation) – an unique blend of Indian classical and Modern dance – an artistic collaboration with the Academy of Indian Performing Arts, Boston, Mass.

Dance Workshops Conducted by...
Alarmel Valli Internationally acclaimed as a creative artist whose work reveals the infinite spaces within the traditional form, Alarmel Valli bases her dance on the principle that Bharata Natyam is a superbly evocative language, where the dancer who has mastered and internalized the idiom can write her personal dance poetry.
Anita Ratnam With a career spanning four decades and over 1000 performances in 15 countries, Anita is one of India's recognized dance icons.
Devesh Soneji Devesh Soneji is a cultural historian and university professor based in Canada.
Hari Krishnan Hari Krishnan is a dancer, choreographer, teacher and dance scholar specializing in both traditional Bharatanatyam as well as its contemporary abstractions.
Jonathan Hollander Jonathan Hollander founded Battery Dance Company in 1976. He has choreographed over 60 works that the Company has presented throughout the U.S., Europe, South Asia and the Caribbean. He traveled to India as a Fulbright Lecturer in 1992, and has collaborated with leading dancers and musicians of India and Sri Lanka.
Lakshmi Viswanathan Lakshmi Viswanathan, a disciple of Ellappa Pillai, is a seasoned dancer who is known for her excellent rendering of padams. She experiments with contemporary themes, without deviating from the classical traditional style.
Madurai R. Muralidaran Madurai R. Muralidharan is a Bharata Natyam dancer and well respected guru. He is an extraordinary composer of dance music and rhythms, and has had several audio releases over the years.
M. V. N. Murthy Madhavapeddy Murthy, a disciple of Vempatti Chinna Satyam, has established himself as a Kuchipudi dancer of international repute.
Narendra Kumar Narendra Kumar, an student of the Dhananjayans, has earned a name for himself as a skilled Bharata Natyam dancer and choreographer. Eager to explore different dimensions in dance, he has studied martial arts such as Kalaripayyattu and Silambam.
Shambhavi Vaze Shambhavi Vaze, Kathak danseuse from Pune, has had her training in Kathak dance from her mother and Kathak guru Maneesha Sathe.

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