It is with great honor that I will be joining the Rangoli Dance Company in the 25th anniversary production “Shivaya.” I cannot wait to reunite with the exceptional talent and gentle spirits that make this foundation an integral component in the study of Bharata Natyam, Indian classical theater, Yoga and sustainability in folkloric dance. I first met artistic director/choreographer Malathi Iyengar during my undergraduate years at UCLA. We were both challenged by the adaption of an avant/post modern approach to dance movement concepts, coming from a background of organic movement vocabulary. We discussed and collaborated then our ideas of this “new” dance movement culture, and I am pleased to say, 15 years later we still share, as UCLA alum, great friends and extended family. This anniversary year, I will incorporate a classically choreographed intro in the theme of earth, air, water and fire.
Kudos Rangoli ……… from the Elder Storytellers to the New Disciples, you all rock!