Upcoming Events
Bharatanatyam – Los Angeles Indian Dance Festival 2019
Dancers: Shivani Aysola, Vyshnavi Aysola, Hema Iyer, Nina Krishnan, Nishitha Viswanathan, & Anshu Voruganti
Presented by Soorya Arts Academy
Artistic Director – Sushma Mohan
Threads 2019 Conference
Topic: Teaching Indian Dance in USA
Artists and writers have given voice and form to the inaccessible enigma of the Vedic heritage. The timeless lineage has flourished in Americas due to the tireless dedication of the teachers of music, dance, theatre, and literature; it is the backbone of what we call our culture. Our food, our literature, our philosophy, and our day-to-day living are grounded in one essential secret that links it all. In this interactive session, the artist, the performer, the writer, and the cook collaborate in telling the story of their journey as the carriers of that supreme delight.
Offering: The Gift of Time
Inspired by the USC Pacific Asia Museum’s photo exhibit ‘Following The Box’, the performance is a synthesis of movement, photography, sculpture, archival materials, and newly commissioned original musical scores by Rajkumar Bharathi (Chennai, India).
Rangoli Dance Company presents Bharatanatyam performance for ‘Jai Ho – 2019’
A festival of Indian Arts & Culture organized by Arts Council of Torrance
Dancers: Shivani Aysola, Vyshnavi Aysola, Lakshmi Iyengar, & Ritika Iyer
For more information: jaiho.act@gmail.com
Art of Rangoli
In celebration of India Independence Day, artists create site specific floor designs – one indoors in the Goldenberg Galleria and one outdoors in the Davis Courtyard – at the Fowler Museum. The resulting designs will be on view during public museum hours through Sunday, August 18.
Art of Rangoli is presented by Malathi Iyengar, Suresh Iyengar, & Lakshmi Iyengar
Additional artists: Vyshnavi Aysola & Ashley Starkey
Art of Rangoli
In celebration of India Independence Day, artists create site specific floor designs – one indoors in the Goldenberg Galleria and one outdoors in the Davis Courtyard – at the Fowler Museum. The resulting designs will be on view during public museum hours through Sunday, August 18.
Art of Rangoli is presented by Malathi Iyengar, Suresh Iyengar, & Lakshmi Iyengar
Additional artists: Vyshnavi Aysola & Ashley Starkey
Solo Dance Debut (Arangetram) of Malathi Iyengar’s disciple, Nina Krishnan
Admission is by invitation only
Viriboni (flower-like beauty)
Rangoli Dance Company presents:
Viriboni (flower-like beauty)
an evening of vintage & new Indian classical dances (Bharatanatyam)
Vahanas: God’s own Vehicles
Inspired by the Vahanas or the animal vehicles in the Hindu Pantheon, Malathi Iyengar creates dances that portray these mythological figures through symbols and story telling. The significance of these Vahanas lies both in the mundane and the spiritual. Using vibrant rhythms, sweeping gestures, and facial expressions, dancers showcase Bharatanatyam (Indian classical dance) and folk movements to depict the gods and their animal mounts.
Lecture Demonstration: Dance, Music, Sculpture, and Painting in Classical Performing and Visual Arts of India
Artists: Suresh Iyengar, Malathi Iyengar
Dancers: Shivani Aysola & Vyshnavi Aysola
Asian Pacific Heritage and History Month Celebration
Presented by the Arts Council of Torrance
Unstoppable: Her Diligence (premiere 2019)
new choreographic work by Malathi Iyengar featured as a part of ‘Awe and Wonder’ Performance Series by Donna Sternberg & Dancers
Unstoppable: Her Diligence (premiere 2019)
new choreographic work by Malathi Iyengar featured as a part of ‘Awe and Wonder’ Performance Series by Donna Sternberg & Dancers
Bharatanatyam Adavu Technique Class
Art of physical training & warm up for students of all levels
Bharatanatyam Adavu Technique Class
Art of physical training & warm up for students of all levels