Dance Theater of Nepal - donation of 15 yr history of Nepali arts, culture and community in America to the Library of Congress and Smithsonian in Washington DCMichael Tate, Head Archivist LOC, Sherry Onna and Kapoor
In your own words, what is your ethnic identity? (for individuals)
International- with a focus on world music & dance traditions
from Himalayan Nepal
Your Artistic Background/Mission
Dance Theater of Nepal has been in existence since 1997. The ensemble has performed at and given workshops, in a variety of arts,cultural, and educational settings throughout NY and beyond. These include: Symphony Space, The Smithsonian, The Hammond Museum, American Museum of Natural History and The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Partners have also included: Spring Studio, NYC, Asian American Arts Alliance, Asia Society TX, South Asian Music Society, Open Society Institute, Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, Pratt Institute, Pace & Princeton Universities and Manhattanville college. With Nepali festivals and celebrations ongoing year round, DTON continues to highlight Nepali traditional performing arts via special events programs, concerts, and exhibits both within the Nepali community, and for diverse American audiences.
Your Creative Influences
The Nepali Folk and Classical dance & music traditions have a very long history and can be traced to be centuries old.
Collage by Joanne Gruber
"KTM Sanjh" photos- Carol Lacks
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