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SUMMARY:Margam by Kavya Ganesh
DESCRIPTION:SHAKTI presents\nMARGAM by KAVYA GANESH\nAn exploration of the Bharata Natyam repertoire \nDate: Saturday May 30\, 2026\nTime: 6:00–8:00 PM\nDoors Open: 5:30pm\nLocation: Electric Lodge\, Venice CA \nAn artist Q&A will follow the performance. \nTickets: Limited Seating\n$50 General Admission\n$40 Use promo code SHAKTI (valid through May 29) \nBuy tickets KavyaGanesh.eventbrite.com  \nPraised by The Hindu for her “nuanced performance\,” Kavya Ganesh brings striking precision\, theatrical depth\, and contemporary imagination to Bharata Natyam. Trained under Rama Vaidyanathan\, she has toured internationally with the Akram Khan Company’s Thikra project and collaborated with Bharata Natyam artist Mythili Prakash. At just 23 Kavya’s work has traveled across India\, the U.S.\, Europe\, and Asia\, weaving Bharata Natyam with theatre\, film\, and contemporary performance. \nIn MARGAM\, Kavya moves with sculptural precision\, fierce imagination\, and magnetic grace\, juxtaposing traditional compositions with her featured work Indhumukhi. A graduate of Yale University’s Conservatory for Actors program\, she founded the Kavya Ganesh Company in 2025 to create multidisciplinary works alive with movement\, storytelling\, and new artistic dialogue. \n“Kavya Ganesh impresses with her nuanced performance.”\n–The Hindu \n \nPresented by Shakti School of Bharata Natyam SSBN \nFor nearly five decades\, Viji Prakash and Shakti School of Bharata Natyam have shaped the cultural landscape through powerful performance\, original artistic works\, multicultural collaborations\, and visionary curated events. Founded in 1977\, Shakti has presented artists and traditions from across the world while building meaningful creative dialogues across communities\, generations\, and disciplines. Through dance\, music\, and collaboration\, Prakash has helped create spaces where tradition remains deeply rooted while continually evolving in vibrant new ways. From the Hollywood Bowl and Music Center LA to international festivals abroad\, Shakti has brought Bharata Natyam to global stages with excellence and heart. A celebrated artist\, educator\, and cultural visionary\, Prakash is the recipient of numerous honors including Best Guru Award from the Music Academy Chennai\, Soorya Lifetime Achievement Award\, and Excellence in the Arts Award from the Torrance Cultural Arts Commission. She is also a recipient of the UCLA/Indonesia Arts Education Residency Fellowship and Brody Choreographic Fellowship\, and served as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Bharata Natyam at UCLA’s Dept of Dance. \nPROGRAM
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/margam-by-kavya-ganesh/
LOCATION:Electric Lodge\, 1416 Electric Ave\, Venice\, CA\, 90291\, United States
CATEGORIES:Disciple Performances
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SUMMARY:Shakti Annual Concert 2026
DESCRIPTION:Shakti School of Bharata Natyam\nAnnual Concert 2026\nFrom first steps to seasoned grace\, dancers across all four branches of Shakti -beginner to advanced\, come together in a radiant celebration of Bharata Natyam. \nSunday\, May 17 at 3:30 pm\nJames Armstrong Theatre\nTorrance\, CA \nTickets: $25 (General seating) \nFor information and tickets\, please contact shaktidance.events@gmail.com\nTickets will also be available at the door. \n2026 Brochure Annual
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/shakti-annual-concert-2026/
LOCATION:James Armstrong Theatre\, 3330 Civic Center Drive\, Torrance\, CA\, 90503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shakti School Annual Performance
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SUMMARY:Dance Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Dance Conversations\npresented by The EKTAA Center \nWatch Viji Prakash light up the stage with her radiant artistry\, commanding presence\, and unmistakable Shakti spirit.  \n \nRead: LA Dance Chronicle Review by Jeff Slayton\, May 7\, 2026: Dance Conversations – A Landmark and Amazing Evening of Indian Dance and Culture \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/dance-conversations/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:She’s Auspicious
DESCRIPTION:Kalaivanar Foundation is proud to present She’s Auspicious\, featuring Mythili Prakash’s powerful\, fearless choreography. \nAfter touring across the world\, this extraordinary work is finally coming home to LA. \nMythili Prakash with Shakti alumni dancers:\nJahnavi Kalyan\, Jessica Sitaramya\, Malini Taneja\, Nikita Rao \n🎟️ Tickets\, trailer & details
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/shes-auspicious/
LOCATION:The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage\, 1310 11th Street\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benefit Performance
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SUMMARY:Sangam
DESCRIPTION:A radiant garland of Bharata Natyam dance compositions – movement\, gesture\, rhythm\, and story- lovingly woven by Jessy and Avanthi.\nCome gather with us in joy at the Sangam meeting. \nTickets: electriclodge.org
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/sangam/
LOCATION:Electric Lodge\, 1416 Electric Ave\, Venice\, CA\, 90291\, United States
CATEGORIES:Disciple Performances
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SUMMARY:SHAKTI travels to India!
DESCRIPTION:“There is something magical about dancing in India. I want to offer dance in sacred spaces-temples that hum with a vibration so ancient and so alive. Dancing there becomes a beautiful conversation with centuries of connection. Travel transforms the students\, darshan at temples\, moments studying sculpture up close\, evenings at concerts watching artists perform during the music and dance season… suddenly you understand the pulse of the country\, its rhythm and its breath. I want to give the students these precious moments that inspire discipline\, awaken practice\, and stretch the imagination”. Viji Prakash Founder & Artist Director – Shakti School of Bharata Natyam.
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/shakti-travels-to-india/
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:Naatucracker
DESCRIPTION:Naatucracker \nSaturday November 15\, 2025. 6pm \nRedondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Redondo Beach\, CA \n\n \nWhere horses take flight\, snowflakes twirl\, oceans sing\, and sweet delights come alive. \nChoreographer Viji Prakash reimagines Tchaikovsky’s classic Nutcracker through Bharata Natyam\, India’s vibrant dance tradition. Shakti dancers lead you on a magical journey filled with dazzling choreography\, expressive storytelling\, vibrant costumes\, unique stage design\, and an original score that bridges Indian and global soundscapes. \nJoin us for the magic!
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/naatucracker-2025/
LOCATION:Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center\, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd\, Redondo Beach\, 90278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Naatucracker
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SUMMARY:Spanda Dance Company
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS! \n\n$50 Reserved Section – Includes Performance (Sat Aug 30) and Workshop with Padma Shri Leela Samson (Sun Aug 31) \n$35 General Admission \n\nMore Info: kalaivanarevents@gmail.com
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/spanda-dance-company/
LOCATION:North High School Auditorium\, Torrance\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benefit Performance
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250722
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SUMMARY:Shakti Dance Camp with Mythili Prakash arrives in all its brilliance!
DESCRIPTION:Conceived and led by the internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Mythili Prakash\, this much-anticipated LA-based dance camp is a rite of passage for aspiring Bharata Natyam students. \nMeticulously curated to offer a transformative journey: rigorous training\, creative exploration\, and a deeply nurturing environment. Under Mythili’s inspired mentorship\, dancers sharpen their technique\, dive into the emotional depths of abhinaya\, and discover new layers of artistry within themselves. \nThe program culminates in a vibrant final performance. \nShakti Dance Camp 1 \nShakti Dance Camp 2 \nShakti Dance Camp 3
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/2025-dance-camp/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, CA
CATEGORIES:Summer Dance Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T150000
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SUMMARY:Shakti Annual Concert 2025
DESCRIPTION:Shakti School of Bharata Natyam\nAnnual Concert 2025\nPresents \nKutumbha – Shakti.\nThe Power of Family\nA vibrant Bharata Natyam dance celebration of unity\, community\, and home. The performance is enriched by live music from the Shakti family \n Saturday April 26\, 3pm\nJames Armstrong Theatre\nTorrance\, CA \nTickets: $25 (General seating)\nEmail: shaktiannual@gmail.com
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/shakti-annual-concert-2025/
LOCATION:James Armstrong Theatre\, 3330 Civic Center Drive\, Torrance\, CA\, 90503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shakti School Annual Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250225T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250227T203000
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SUMMARY:Shivaratri 2025
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the auspicious Shivaratri festival\, Shakti students journey to temples throughout Southern California\, presenting our dance as an offering to Lord Shiva. \nTuesday\, Feb 25\n5pm-5:15pm\nIrvine Mandir\n8 Autry\nIrvine\, CA 92618 \nTuesday\, Feb 25\n8pm\nSri Venkatkrishna Temple\n2770 Borchard Rd\nThousand Oaks\, CA 91320 \nTuesday\, Feb 25\n9pm – 9:45pm\nSri Sivakameswari Temple\n3198 Airport Loop Drive\, Unit #J\nCosta Mesa\, CA 92626 \nWednesday\, Feb 26\n6:20pm – 6:35pm\nChinmaya Mission (CMLA)\n14451 Franklin Ave\nTustin\, CA 92780 \nWednesday\, Feb 26\n8pm\nValley Hindu Temple\n18700 Roscoe Blvd\nReseda\, CA 91324 \nWednesday\, Feb 26\n8:00pm – 8:30pm\nSri Nand Shiv Durga Mandi\n3412 W Beverly Blvd\nMontebello\, CA 90640
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/shivaratri-2025/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013
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SUMMARY:Vijayadashmi Celebration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/vijayadashmi-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Vijayadashmi Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240915T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240915T170000
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SUMMARY:Shakti Nostalgia Festival
DESCRIPTION:Shakti Nostalgia Festival\nSun Sept 15th 5pm\n\nTickets are now available online!\nIf you would like to purchase tickets online via credit card use the links below\, processing fees will apply. \nGeneral Admission (open seating) $35 Tickets Click Here\nReserved Seats $65/$100 Tickets Click Here \nIf you would like to purchase tickets directly from Shakti using Zelle Email:\nNostalgiashakti@gmail.com \nEvent is around the corner so get your tickets now! \nView full size flyer here.
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/shakti-nostalgia-festival/
LOCATION:Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center\, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd\, Redondo Beach\, 90278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
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SUMMARY:Arangetram Season 2024
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Dancers:\n \n  \n \n \nMeera Shreedhar\nSaturday\, August 10\nLisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts. Smothers Theatre. Pepperdine Univ.\n24255 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Malibu\, CA 90263\nPerformance 4:00pm\nFollowed by dinner\nRSVP link \nMeera is a junior in high school\, and began dancing when she was six years old – marking ten years at Shakti this year! Besides dance\, she is an active member of her high school speech and debate team\, and loves to read\, paint\, and spend time with friends and family. Meera is incredibly excited to be performing her arangetram! \n \n \nViranshi Vira\nSunday\, August 11\nLisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts\nSmothers Theatre. Pepperdine Univ.\n24255 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Malibu\, CA 90263\nReception 2:00pm | Performance 3:00pm\nFollowed by dinner\nRSVP link \nVira is 18 years old and has been dancing for the last 9 years. She recently graduated from Geffen Academy at UCLA and will attend Case Western Reserve University in the fall. She is very excited for her Arangetram! \n \n \nAmiya Ana Sheth\nSaturday\, August 17\nGlendale Community College Auditorium\n1601 E Mountain St.\, Glendale\, CA 91206\nSeating 2:30pm\nPerformance: 3:00pm\nFollowed by dinner\nRSVP link \nAmiya Ana Sheth is sixteen years old and began dancing with Shakti at the age of 5. In addition to Bharata Natyam and Bengali folk dances\, Amiya also dances competitively in styles including contemporary\, ballet\, tap\, hip hop\, and jazz. Amiya is a junior at Burbank High School\, where she enjoys engineering and is a member of the robotics team. \n \n \nAnoushka Sane\nSaturday\, August 24\nLisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts. Smothers Theatre. Pepperdine Univ.\n24255 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Malibu\, CA 90263\nReception 2:30pm\nPerformance 3:00pm\nFollowed by dinner\nRSVP link \nAnoushka is 16 years old and is entering her junior year of High School in Seattle. She has been dancing Bharata Natyam for the past 11 years and been with Shakti for the past 4.5 years. Aside from dance Anoushka enjoys Mock Trial\, Singing\, Swimming\, and Art! \n \n \nSarayu Snehansh\nSaturday\, August 31\nJames R. Armstrong Theatre\n3330 Civic Center Dr\, Torrance\, CA 90503\nSeating 3:30pm\nPerformance 4:00pm\nFollowed by dinner\nRSVP link \nSarayu is a rising junior in high school and has been a part of Shakti for almost 10 years\, since she was 7! In addition to dance\, she loves music\, volleyball\, going to the beach\, and hanging out with her friends and family. She is excited to continue growing in her dance journey! \n \n \nRadha Desai\nSunday September 1\nJames R. Armstrong Theatre\n3330 Civic Center Dr\, Torrance\, CA 90503\nSeating 2:30pm\nPerformance 3:00pm\nFollowed by dinner\nRSVP here \nRadha Desai is 19 and has been dancing with Shakti since she was five years old – 14 years! She is going into her second year of Santa Monica College studying psychology. Radha is very excited to share this part of her dance journey with everyone! \n \n \nSree Manya Pappu\nSunday September 8\nLisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts. Smothers Theatre. Pepperdine University\n24255 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Malibu\, CA 90263\nReception 3:00pm\nSeating 3:30pm\nPerformance 4:00pm\nFollowed by dinner\nRSVP link \nManya is 16 years old and has been dancing since she was 6. Outside dance\, Manya enjoys traveling\, drawing\, and catching up on the latest movies. Manya is very excited for her Arangetram!! \n\n \n\n“Arangetram”\nThe word Aranga means raised stage. Etram means climbing. Arangetram means – reaching the stage. It is a rite of passage ceremony where the Guru presents her disciple to the public. After several years of training and preparation students perform a solo dance performance on stage for the public with live music accompaniment by master artists. The Arangetram celebrates a milestone in the students training in the dance and signals the beginning of a new chapter of discovery and deeper engagement in the artform. \nLearn More About Arangetram
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/arangetram-season/
CATEGORIES:Arangetram Season
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805
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SUMMARY:Rath Yatra
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/rath-yatra/
LOCATION:Venice Beach\, Los Angeles\, CA
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Rath Yatra
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240626
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SUMMARY:Dance Camp with Mythili Prakash
DESCRIPTION:A dynamic summer intensive dance program\, meticulously designed and led by Bharata Natyam dancer and choreographer Mythili Prakash and tailored specifically for students of Shakti School of Bharata Natyam.
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/dance-camp-with-mythili-prakash/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240428T150000
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SUMMARY:Shakti Annual Recital
DESCRIPTION:Shakti Annual Recital 2024 \nSunday\, April 28 | 3pm | James Armstrong Theatre\, Torrance\, CA \nTickets: $25 General Admission | Purchase Tickets at door or Email: shaktidancer1956@gmail.com \nThe Shakti Annual Recital offers students the opportunity to work together\, learn new choreography with music\, practice\, build confidence and share the important work they have developed this year!
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/shakti-school-of-bharata-natyam-annual-performance/
LOCATION:James Armstrong Theatre\, 3330 Civic Center Drive\, Torrance\, CA\, 90503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shakti School Annual Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240407T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T164510
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SUMMARY:BASANT UTSAV ~ Spring Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Dancers of grace\, strength and exquisite gestural beauty fill the stage with deeply expressive Bharata Natyam dance of southern India. In a single sublime evening you will witness expressions of India’s treasured legacy offered to us by the remarkable artists \n~Rama Vaidyanathan & Vaibhav Arekar~\n \nTickets: Email shaktiarpana@gmail.com | bit.ly/basantdance \nRama Vaidyanathan’s North American premiere of “New Dimensions to the Margam”\, blossoms with classic compositions reimagined with her distinctive choreographic vision. Here\, the poetry of India’s myriad tongues is a dance of dialects and rhythms brought to life under Vaidyanathan’s brilliance. Solo and ensemble performances merge\, accompanied by the vibrant orchestra. \n\n  \nVaibhav Arekar’s Pravaha weaves the physical with the metaphysical\, the self with the sublime through the motifs of Ardhanarishwara\, Varnam\, and Harihara. The 2nd half of his margam breathes life into Tagore’s Debotar Grash offering a tapestry of verse flowing in Bengali and English\, Hindustani and Karnatic melodies & rhythms. \n\n  \n  \n\n \nARTIST BIOS \nVaibhav Arekar belongs to a new generation of dedicated\, dynamic dancers\, whose art and life are guided by the vision of promoting and projecting Indian classical dance as an evolving\, contemporary art form. He is the founder of Sankhya Dance Company\, one of the leading dance companies in western India. In his work – Pravaaha\, he presents Bharatanatyam in its solo format including signature compositions passed down to him by his mentor over 25 years ago before he navigates a solo production – Debotar Grash\, based on Tagore’s poem of the same name. Debotar Grash becomes the frame within which is painted the emotional landscape of a child’s innocence and mother’s love. Pravaaha looks at the flow of this ancient art form as has been passed down to Arekar\, imbibed in the present and now\, flows through him into the future. \nVaibhav’s mastery in Bharatanatyam is rooted in the foundational training he received from Smt. Saroja Srinath; abhinaya and performance techniques honed under the guidance of his mentor\, Dr. Kanak Rele. He has embraced a comprehensive approach to dance\, extending his expertise to Kathak under the tutelage of Smt Rajashree Shirke\, and theater training from Shri Chetan Datar. Vaibhav’s dance works reflect distinct contemporary sensibilities while maintaining a strong foundation in classical traditions. Each choreography reveals his deep understanding of theater and poetry\, showcasing a seamless integration of these arts within his work. \nRama Vaidyanathan is one of the foremost Bharatanatyam dancers of her generation. She trained under the legendary dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy and Guru Saroja Vaidyanathan. Rama has developed her own individual style without forsaking the core principles of her dance form. Her technique is grounded and yet there is a fresh approach to the innumerable dance compositions that she has added to the Bharatanatyam repertoire. Critics and audiences have lauded Rama’s extraordinary choreographic skills that have earned her the reputation of being a dancer who goes beyond her form. In a performance career spanning 40 years Rama has had the distinction of having performed before 3 former Presidents of India at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. She is an A grade artiste with Doordarshan and is in the outstanding category of artistes with the ICCR. She has represented India in several festivals abroad\, most recently being the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” in Spain\, organized by ICCR. Rama has traveled extensively to Indian rural areas through SPICMACAY to introduce dance to children. \nHaving performed at every major dance venue of the world\, she has been awarded with many awards and titles\, including the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar. She has received the “Kalaimamani” from Govt of Tamil Nadu\, “Kalashree ” from Govt of Kerala\, and Kumar Gandharv Puraskar from the Govt of Madhya Pradesh. Titles received in Chennai – Nadanamamani-Kartik Fine arts\, Vani Kala Sudhakara – Tyagabrahma Gana Sabha\, Nritya Choodamani – Krishna Gana Sabha\, and Nritya Kalanidhi – Music Academy. As  Vice President of Ganesa Natyalaya New Delhi\, she is actively engaged in teaching\, balancing performance schedules\, conducting workshops and master classes all over the world\, inspiring a whole generation of dancers. A dedicated teacher she has produced a number of accomplished students who are professional dancers. \nNew Dimensions to the Margam. Rama Vaidyanathan is known for her fresh approach to Bharatanatyam\, and for her unique choreographic skills. In this program North American premiere she presents compositions that are completely rooted in Bharatanatyam\, and yet they will have a new perspective to the evolving Bharatanatyam vocabulary. While pushing boundaries in the choreography\, she goes beyond the form to give visual imagery to poetry in different Indian languages. The program will have solo as well group presentations along with a live orchestra comprising of young talented musicians. \nChoreography & performance: Rama Vaidyanathan \nDancers: Kavya Ganesh\, Reshika Sivakumar\, Shubhamani Chandrashekar\, Vaishnavi Dhore \nOrchestra: \nNattuvangam/Kanjira  Ashwin Subramaniyan \nVocals Anugrah Lakshmanan \nMridangam Sannidhi Vaidyanathan \nViolin Vishwesh Swaminathan \n 
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/basant-utsav/
LOCATION:James Armstrong Theatre\, 3330 Civic Center Drive\, Torrance\, CA\, 90503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring Dance Festival
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SUMMARY:Jessy Sitaramya -Disciple of Viji Prakash
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URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/jessy-sitaramya-disciple-of-viji-prakash/
LOCATION:West of Lenin\, 203 N 36th st #204\, Seattle\, WA\, 98103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Disciple Performances
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SUMMARY:Mahashivaratri Celebrations 2024
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the joyous and auspicious night of Maha Shivaratri each year. Shakti dancers travel to temples across Southern California offering our dance in honor of Lord Shiva. Join us! \nSchedule (Subject to change) \n5pm Sri Panchamukha Hanuman Temple Torrance \n6.20pm Rameshwaram Chinmaya. Tustin \n7:15pm Valley Hindu Temple\, Northridge \n8:30pm Nandshiv. Durga Mandir Montebello \n8pm Venkat Krishna Temple Thousand Oaks \n10pm Siva Kameswari Temple Newport Beach
URL:https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/mahashivaratri-celebrations-2024/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Mahashivaratri Celebration
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