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World Music Institute presentsAPR 6, Saturday, 8pm Nrityagram’sSurupa Sen & Bijayini SatpathyWith its sculpturesque forms, sinuous movements, and emotional intensity, Odissi—one of the oldest dance traditions in the world, speaks of love and union with the divine. Surupa Sen and Bijayini Satpathy, the principal dancers of India’s famed Nrityagram dance troupe, transport us to enchanted worlds of magic and spirituality with their grace and power. New York debut of Samyoga (Sanskrit:…See More

Teenaged and wayward, a little confused and a little punk rock, Jesus of Nazareth journeys to the east with his friend, Abigail of Galilee, on the back of a camel. They cross the Hindu Kush to the Indo-Mathura, a region of spiritual innovation, new age music and really good weed. A contemporary parable that looks at the world’s most famous rebel before he found his cause.See More

Inspired by Tagore is part of a series of exhibitions that presents the work of New York City students created in response to the great artistic traditions of Asia. This year the exhibition presents student artwork inspired by the art of Rabindranath Tagore. Tagore was a transformative figure in the modern cultural history of India. He is remembered not only as an artist, but also as a poet, playwright, musician and philosopher. Students from four New York City elementary schools visited Asia…See More

In the Kathak Ensemble's 2012 production TAAL SE TAAL / Match Your Rhythm To Mine, Kathak dances to the beat of four very different drummers: Bollywood's lush orchestrations for classic Indian film songs, Mozart's Allegro from the Jupiter Symphony, finger cymbals and ankle bells, and American composers Samuel Barber and John Adams. Tender romance, humorous liaisons, complex entanglements and gracious interchanges unfold against shifting soundscapes - sometimes lyrical, sometimes ferociously…See More

Samsara is the soul's journey through the cycle of birth, death, and reincarnation. Shibani explores the concept of Samsara and themes related to the flow of life in her presentation. While Shibani is deeply rooted in tradition, she provides a unique perspective in her individualistic style without sacrificing the core essence of classical Odissi dance. Odissi is an Indian classical dance form from the Eastern state of Orissa, dating back to the 2nd century BC. Odissi is well known for its…See More

Samsara is the soul's journey through the cycle of birth, death, and reincarnation. Shibani explores the concept of Samsara and themes related to the flow of life in her presentation. While Shibani is deeply rooted in tradition, she provides a unique perspective in her individualistic style without sacrificing the core essence of classical Odissi dance. Odissi is an Indian classical dance form from the Eastern state of Orissa, dating back to the 2nd century BC. Odissi is well known for its…See More

The Festival returns for two weeks with programs featuring cutting-edge artists, world premieres, and Joyce debuts. Week One begins with Brian Brooks Moving Company in the premiere of BIG CITY, a work that examines the concept of rebuilding after a destructive event. The week also highlights choreographer Jodie Gates, who will set work on Ballet X and Colorado Ballet. Sharing the program with Gates will be Peter Quanz, whose Canadian-based company Q Dance/Quanz Danse will perform two works,…See More

Flat Tire Productions proudly presents a Those Indian Guys production: D'ARRANGED MARRIAGE starring Rajeev Varma.  Pre-show by Flat Tire ProductionsTickets only $15 in advance, $20 at the doorBuy Tickets for Saturday, May 19 @ 7 PM Buy Tickets for Sunday, May 20 @ 5 PM D'Arranged Marriage is a one man show has something for…See More

Flat Tire Productions proudly presents a Those Indian Guys production: D'ARRANGED MARRIAGE starring Rajeev Varma.  Pre-show by Flat Tire ProductionsTickets only $15 in advance, $20 at the doorBuy Tickets for Saturday, May 19 @ 7 PM Buy Tickets for Sunday, May 20 @ 5 PM D'Arranged Marriage is a one man show has something for…See More

Flat Tire Productions proudly presents a Those Indian Guys production: D'ARRANGED MARRIAGE starring Rajeev Varma.  Pre-show by Flat Tire ProductionsTickets only $15 in advance, $20 at the doorBuy Tickets for Saturday, May 19 @ 7 PM Buy Tickets for Sunday, May 20 @ 5 PM D'Arranged Marriage is a one man show has something for…See More