Mrudanga Dance Academy will be hosting a lecture and demonstration at the Arts Council Windsor and Region on Saturday May 18 2013 2-3pm.
The demonstration will be conducted by Enakshi Sinha along with a short dance performance by the students of Mrudanga Dance Academy www.mrudanga.com.
Please RSVP for this event to info@acwr.net or calling the ACWR 519-252-2787.
This demonstration and lecture will also be a preview to the upcoming two day Dance Festival “Umang – 2013 – Uniting Hearts and Celebrating Lives” organized by Mrudanga Dance Academy (MDA) on June 8 and 9 2013 at the Chrysler Theatre. MDA promotes understanding and appreciation of Indian Classical Dance amongst the culturally diverse Canadian diaspora.
ABOUT UMAG – 2013 – Indian Classical Dance Festival – Uniting Hearts and Celebrating Lives
Be mesmerized by this tapestry of vibrant performance of Indian classical music, dance, and theatrical presentation by the internationally acclaimed dancers visiting from Toronto, U.S. & India at the Chrysler Theatre, on June 8 & 9, 2013.
“Umang – 2013″ will showcase the rich cultural heritage of India through Indian Classical Dance & Music. The festival will comprise of different classical dance forms like Kathak (North India), Bharatnatyam & Kuchipudi (South India), Manipuri (North-East India) & Odissi (East India).
“Umag 2013″ will also include a captivating performance of unique blending of Odissi & Manipuri dances with the live accompaniment of Pung (Drums) & Manjira (Cymbals).
Apart from the great performances by the soloists another major attraction will be Mrudanga’s presentation on ”Legacy of Womanhood“ by Enakshi Sinha and her students.
Mrudanga Acadamy of Dance will also be presenting the “RAGA Award” to Mr. Marty Gervais, an award winning journalist, poet, playwright, historian, photographer and editor. RAGA Award is conferred to those who bring Joy, Purpose and Change in the society.
Program
June 8 (Saturday) 6-30pm- 9-30pm
- Janaki Rangarajan – Bharatnatyam dance (D.C.,US)
- Vaishali Panwar – Kathak dance (Toronto)
- Debjani & Debanjali – Manipuri dance (India)
- Enakshi & Debanjali – Duo of Odissi & Manipuri
June 9 (Sunday) 3:00pm – 6:00pm
- Sangita Rangala – Kuchipudi dance (Chicago,US)
- “Raaga” Award conferred to Marty Gervais
- Dance Production on “Legacy of Womanhood” by Enakshi & her students
Concluding by duo of Odissi & Kathak dances
For more information about Mrudanga Acadamy of Dance or “Umag-2013″ please visit www.mrudanga.com.
To purchase tickets for “Umag 2013″ visit the Chrysler Theatre Box office or go online http://www.chryslertheatre.
