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Society of Indo-American Arts- Gharanas of Kathak - May 7th, 2023 - https://www.siaarts.com/
For the first time in Houston, experience on the same stage subtlety of the Lucknow Gharana, enthralling prowess of the Jaipur Gharana, and the expansive flourishes of the Banaras Gharana. The grand spectacle features dancers of Kathak Rhythms.
Get Your Tickets TODAY.
Available through the SIA Website and clicking the link below.
https://www.tugoz.com/events/sia/gharanas-of-kathak
For the first time in Houston, experience on the same stage subtlety of the Lucknow Gharana, enthralling prowess of the Jaipur Gharana, and the expansive flourishes of the Banaras Gharana. The grand spectacle features dancers of Kathak Rhythms.
Get Your Tickets TODAY.
Available through the SIA Website and clicking the link below.
https://www.tugoz.com/events/sia/gharanas-of-kathak
Workshop with Vishal Krishna May 30 - June 1, 2023
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Lecture - Demonstration with Vidushi Shama Bhate - June 16 - 18, 2023
A 3-day Lecture-Demonstration with Vidushi Shama Bhate’s whose work spans over 50 years as a Kathak Performer, Choreographer, Artistic director, Educationalist, Scholar and an active catalyst of arts. She is functioning as a Guru in many universities – Lalit Kala Kendra – Pune, Nalanda College – Mumbai University, Bharat College – Nagpur University, Bharati Vidyapeeth – Pune. She will be accompanied by her disciple, Ameera Patankar.
Shama tai's profile can be referenced from her institute's website https://nadroop.org/
Eligibility: Visharad (Level 6 and above)
Baithak-Performance:
To be held on Sunday, 18th from 4:30 pm-6 pm. Ticket information to be announced.
A 3-day Lecture-Demonstration with Vidushi Shama Bhate’s whose work spans over 50 years as a Kathak Performer, Choreographer, Artistic director, Educationalist, Scholar and an active catalyst of arts. She is functioning as a Guru in many universities – Lalit Kala Kendra – Pune, Nalanda College – Mumbai University, Bharat College – Nagpur University, Bharati Vidyapeeth – Pune. She will be accompanied by her disciple, Ameera Patankar.
Shama tai's profile can be referenced from her institute's website https://nadroop.org/
Eligibility: Visharad (Level 6 and above)
Baithak-Performance:
To be held on Sunday, 18th from 4:30 pm-6 pm. Ticket information to be announced.
Recently Concluded
2023
Kathak Lecture-Demo - Haggard Library, Plano - March 5th
Kathak Bahaar - Annual Recital - April 2nd (for students & parents, public by invitation only)
Movement Workshop for Texas Christian University (TCU) Dance World Cultures Class - Feb 14, 2022
Kathak Bahaar - Annual Recital - April 2nd (for students & parents, public by invitation only)
Movement Workshop for Texas Christian University (TCU) Dance World Cultures Class - Feb 14, 2022
2022
Movement Workshop for Texas Christian University (TCU) Dance World Cultures Class - Feb 14, 2022
Manju Sharma, Meenakshi Mohan & Sapna Ganeshan's Rang Manch Pravesh - Irving, Texas - June 2022
Isha Patel & Riya Guttigoli's Rang Manch Pravesh - Coppell, Texas - July 2022
Meet Me on the Meadow - with Renu Foundation for the Arts - Atlantic City, NJ - BMM Convention - August 2022
Meet Me on the Meadow - with Renu Foundation for the Arts - Hindu Temple of Woodlands - September 2022
India Food & Arts Festival - Oklahoma - September 2022
Neha Deosthali's Rang Manch Pravesh - Austin, Texas - October 2022
153rd Gandhi Jayanthi Celebrations "Dance & Music of India" Mahatma Gandhi Memorial of North Texas (MGMNT)
Chase Bank Diwali Fest (3000+ Audience)
City of Southlake Diwali Fest
Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas - Diwali Mahotsav
Rise 2 Fame 2022, Austin: 1st prize awarded to Swasti Pawar, Saanvi Pawar, Arohi Kothasthane, Nikita Devasthale, Shria Shenoy, Esha Desai & Alisha Kamat.
Visharad Manch Pradarshan Fall Session - December 10, 2022
Manju Sharma, Meenakshi Mohan & Sapna Ganeshan's Rang Manch Pravesh - Irving, Texas - June 2022
Isha Patel & Riya Guttigoli's Rang Manch Pravesh - Coppell, Texas - July 2022
Meet Me on the Meadow - with Renu Foundation for the Arts - Atlantic City, NJ - BMM Convention - August 2022
Meet Me on the Meadow - with Renu Foundation for the Arts - Hindu Temple of Woodlands - September 2022
India Food & Arts Festival - Oklahoma - September 2022
Neha Deosthali's Rang Manch Pravesh - Austin, Texas - October 2022
153rd Gandhi Jayanthi Celebrations "Dance & Music of India" Mahatma Gandhi Memorial of North Texas (MGMNT)
Chase Bank Diwali Fest (3000+ Audience)
City of Southlake Diwali Fest
Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas - Diwali Mahotsav
Rise 2 Fame 2022, Austin: 1st prize awarded to Swasti Pawar, Saanvi Pawar, Arohi Kothasthane, Nikita Devasthale, Shria Shenoy, Esha Desai & Alisha Kamat.
Visharad Manch Pradarshan Fall Session - December 10, 2022
2021
Architecture of the Arts - Kathak in America for gen-next Indian diaspora - January 21, 2021
Nritya Utsav 2021, Panwar Music and Dance - Feb 21-22, 2021
Kathak Vividha - International Kathak Conference - Sri Sri University - Mar 2, 2021
Movement Workshop for TD 311/ANS301 - South Asian Performance - UT Austin - Mar 4, 2021
Yuva 2021 - Silambam Houston - May 1, 2021
Visharad Manch Pradarshan Spring Session - May 29-30, 2021
ArtiCurate - Covid19 Mission Oxygen India - June 2021
Radha Krishna Mandir Rath Yatra - July 24, 2021
Anaya Kashikar's Rang Manch Pravesh - Austin, Texas - July 31, 2021
Aradhana - Indian Classical Heritage Foundation - Aug 6, 2021
ArtStream 'Dance Across Texas' - Silambam, Houston - Oct 23, 2021
Visharad Rang Manch Pradarshan Fall Session - Nov 28, 2021
Nritya Utsav 2021, Panwar Music and Dance - Feb 21-22, 2021
Kathak Vividha - International Kathak Conference - Sri Sri University - Mar 2, 2021
Movement Workshop for TD 311/ANS301 - South Asian Performance - UT Austin - Mar 4, 2021
Yuva 2021 - Silambam Houston - May 1, 2021
Visharad Manch Pradarshan Spring Session - May 29-30, 2021
ArtiCurate - Covid19 Mission Oxygen India - June 2021
Radha Krishna Mandir Rath Yatra - July 24, 2021
Anaya Kashikar's Rang Manch Pravesh - Austin, Texas - July 31, 2021
Aradhana - Indian Classical Heritage Foundation - Aug 6, 2021
ArtStream 'Dance Across Texas' - Silambam, Houston - Oct 23, 2021
Visharad Rang Manch Pradarshan Fall Session - Nov 28, 2021
2020
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple 1st Anniversary - Saturday, February 22
Celebrate Holi at Davis Library, Plano - Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 2 pm - 4 pm
Celebrate Holi at Davis Library, Plano - Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 2 pm - 4 pm
2019
Meet Me on the Meadow: a 90-minute Kathak ballet
“Meet Me on the Meadow” is a 90-minute Kathak ballet of the timeless Radha-Krishna inspired love story. Watch mesmerizing Kathak displaying sensual charm and spiritual serenity as the drama unfolds through the most melodious Gandharv (celestial music) of raags.
After a successful India run and great reviews, the show premiered in the US in August and September 2019. We are now booking shows across N. America in 2020.
After a successful India run and great reviews, the show premiered in the US in August and September 2019. We are now booking shows across N. America in 2020.
Visit the production's official website to book a show in your city!
Radio Caravan interview of Guru Akhila Rao by RJ Rachana on Artist ki Aawaaz, Dec 29, 2019 |