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SUMMARY:Rukmini Vijayakumar: Classical Indian Dance and its Relevance in a Global Contemporary Context
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Asia House with Akademi for the second in its dance and dialogue series Rukmini Vijayakumar\, a noted Bharatanatyam artist and actor from India in an artistic conversation Vena Ramphal. \nAkademi brings to you an exclusive partnering with eloquent Bharatanatyam artist and actor Rukmini Vijayakumar with Vena Ramphal a media celebrity\, scholar and a practicing Bharatanatyam dancer. \nThis conversation will frame classical Indian dance and its relevance in a global contemporary context. Rukmini will share her experience in creating and touring work that adheres to traditional vocabulary while experimenting with context and presentation. This sumptuous pairing of two eminent women will be a warm and uplifting insight into a modern cultural India. \n \nRukmini Vijayakumar is the Director of her classical dance company Raadha Kalpa and her art space LshVa\, in Bangalore\, India. After an initial exposure to ballet\, she pursued a training and rigorous practice in Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of renowned practitioners. She later graduated from the Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Modern dance and Ballet. She is an avid yoga practitioner and has Studied Human Anatomy and Physiology at the Boston University. Rukmini’s productions have toured the world and have been appreciated by audiences. She is also an actor recognised for the roles that she has played in several Indian films and theatre performances. \nVena Ramphal is a yoga teacher\, dancer and relationship coach who can be seen on ITV and Channel 5. Vena is also a trained Indian classical dancer\, who has performed for royalty\, prime ministers and several celebrities. \n\n\n \nThis event is part of the Asia House 2019 Spring Arts and Learning Programme\, a completely unique initiative in the UK in presenting a pan-Asian artistic and cultural programme with a scope of more than 40 countries in the region. Through our programme of events on arts\, culture and education we act as a catalyst for the discovery of the diverse arts and cultures of Asia and the Asian diaspora\, and serve as a bridge of understanding between the UK and Asia. \n 
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/rukmini-vijayakumar-classical-indian-dance-and-its-relevance-in-a-global-contemporary-context/
LOCATION:Asia House\, 63 New Cavendish Street\, London\, W1G 7LP
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Dance,Entertainment,Family Activities,History,Live Music,Performing Arts,Society
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SUMMARY:Glittering Tales: Dancing for Rajahs\, Nawabs\, and the Men of The Raj
DESCRIPTION:Join prominent artists Dr Swarnamalya Ganesh and Chitra Sundaram as they explore Sadir\, the historic precursor to the classical Indian dance style of Bharatanatyam. \nAsia House is delighted to collaborate with Akademi as it launches the first of its dance dialogue series with Dr Swarnamalya Ganesh and her debut to a London audience. The noted Bharatanatyam artist and actor will be joined by Chitra Sundaram\, a prominent figure in the UK dance community\, as curator of the evening. They will explore the narratives\, the women\, and the repertoire of ‘Sadir Āttam’: the command performance of the 17th to the early 20th century that was presented in durbars and salons for royalty\, aristocracy and officers of The Raj. \n\n \nThis event presents the her-story of the Sadir dancer; her repertoire and her reputation as an articulate\, charming and sophisticated performer. Swarnamalya will share the experiences of seeking out hereditary dancers; piecing together closely guarded anecdotes and repertoire pieces. Nearly eighty-five years after Sadir disappearing into Bharatanatyam\, we begin to embrace both\, joining the discourse of multiple histories. The discussion and demonstration will both trace and move beyond the narratives of erasure and caste politics behind present-day Bharatanatyam. \n  \nSpeakers:\nPicture Taken from https://thtsiteseminars.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/dance-at-srirangam/\nDr Swarnamalya Ganesh is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer\, an Indian actress and TV anchor. Over the years\, she has anchored several shows\, acted in films across various languages and performed on many stages all over the world. She has a Masters in Bharatanatyam and PhD in Dance History from Madras University. \nChitra Sundaram is a dance/theatre choreographer\, Bharatanatyam performer\, mentor and educator. Her research and teaching interests include the problems and potential of classical forms in cross-cultural and intergenerational transmission of narratives. Chitra was the trustee of Akademi\, and currently sits on the board of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Chitra is an Associate Lecturer in Theatre &Performance at Goldsmiths College\, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts. \nTickets: https://www.glittering-tales-dancing-for-rajahs-nawabs-and-the-men-of-the-raj-tickets/ \n  \nTo Book Classical Indian Musicians in London
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/glittering-tales-dancing-for-rajahs-nawabs-and-the-men-of-the-raj/
LOCATION:Asia House\, 63 New Cavendish Street\, London\, W1G 7LP
CATEGORIES:Arts,Dance,Family Activities,History,Live Music,Politics,Religion and Spirituality,Society
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