Drawing from the myth and spirituality of south Indian heritage, Malathi Iyengar creates dance landscapes that dwell in both traditional and secular, and rhythm and stillness. The dances convey a sense of reverence & mystery and are offered in the spirit of universal celebration. Iyengar established Rangoli Foundation for Art & culture in 1985 to share performing and visual arts of India. The company features the vibrant south Indian dance form ‘Bharatanatyam’ through strong technique and storytelling. Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the temples of South India.

Drawing from the myth and spirituality of south Indian heritage, Malathi Iyengar creates dance landscapes that dwell in both traditional and secular, and rhythm and stillness.

Classical Indian dance, music, and visual design express a scope of artistic and spiritual experience that extends from the intimate to the infinite. The concert features “Bharatanatyam” & “Kuchipudi” (Classical dances of India) to enact stories. India is a storehouse of myths and legends and the numerous deities in the Hindu Pantheon are considered manifestations of the Supreme Spirit, which can take any form any time.

Classical Indian dance, music, and visual designs express a scope of artistic and spiritual experience that extends from the intimate to the infinite. The concert features “Bharatanatyam” dances (Classical dances of India) to enact stories related to Lord Krishna.

Originally premiered in 2001, Incarnations – Stories of Good over Evil is an exploration of the masterpiece ‘Dwadasha Stotra,’ a poetic text written by Saint Aananda Tirtha over 700 years ago. Lord Vishnu advances through ten incarnations in order to uphold righteousness at various stages in human evolution.

2015 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Rangoli Foundation for Art & Culture! In celebration of this landmark occasion, join Rangoli Dance Company for the acclaimed work from RDC repertory: Sacred Geometry.

2015 marks the 30th anniversary of the Rangoli Foundation for Art & Culture! In celebration of this landmark occasion, guest artists will join Rangoli Dance Company on-stage for a momentous performance.

Myths and legends of India are visceral, universal stories that are enjoyed by modern audiences. Classical Indian dance, music, and visual designs express a scope of artistic and spiritual experience that extends from the intimate to the infinite.

Malalthi Iyengar pursues a fierce and innovative trajectory beyond the confines of traditional Indian women, by leading the Rangoli Dance Company for over 25 years in a journey with dancers and audiences.

Yoga, Art Of Expression (Abhinaya), Martial Arts. Workshops taught by Master Teachers and Tradition Bearers from India, including Bragha Bessell, Renjith Babu, and Parshwanath Upadhye. Master teachers will perform as a part of the Full Circle culmination performance.