Events
Events in 2008
March -- On Saturday, March 15th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Shakti offers a free workshop with Anusha Fernando at the Radha Yoga & Eatery, 728 Main Street, Vancouver BC. This "Introduction to Bharata Natyam" is an ideal way for adult beginners to learn a little more about this classical Indian dance form, and to experience the connection between mind and body as they work together.
The Shakti Dance Society makes these workshops available to yoga and martial arts organizations in an effort to explore the connections between these related art forms. Contact us if you are interested in bringing the Bharata Natyam experience to your organization.
April -- Group classes through the community centres begin again in April: new beginner classes at Britannia (Wednesdays 7-8 pm April 16 - June 18), the Roundhouse (Mondays 7-8 pm April 7 - June 23), and Kitsilano (Sundays 2-3 pm April 16 - June 29); Intermediate and returning students classes at Kitsilano (Sundays 3-4:30 pm April 16 - June 29). Registration begins mid-March. Don't miss out!
May -- We are pleased to announce that we will be working with Caravan World Rhythms to present Gods Demons and Yogis on May 3, 2008 at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons, BC. Tickets will be sold through Caravan World Rhythms, so check their website for details. For information about the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons, visit their website. We look forward to seeing you in May!
October -- Anusha will also be performing a solo dance show on October 25th at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons, and on November 1st in Victoria, BC. Details coming soon!
Events from 2007
Gods Demons and Yogis on October 21 & 22 at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre. This is an interdisciplinary work featuring music, storytelling and Bharata Natyam that focuses on the expressive potential of Indian classical dance and music and the contemporary relevance of traditional tales. The cast includes: Colleen Lanki (Storyteller/Actor) Neelamjit Dhillon (Tabla, Sitar, Flute) Stefan Cihelka (Tabla and Percussion) David Tsabar (Dhrupad vocals) Kalpana Prasad(North Indian Classical vocals) Kelly Maclean (martial artists) and Anusha Fernando (Bharata Natyam dance).
Jayalakshmi Eshwar's summer workshop
We are pleased to announce our annual summer workshop with Bharata Natyam master, Jayalakshmi Eshwar. This will take place in July 2007. Jayalakshmi Eshwar's Lecture Demo is July 21, 2007 at the Western Front.
Events from 2006
October 25, Dance of the Seven Veils, Heart of the City Festival, 8:30pm, Radha Eatery
October 20, Shakti Dance performs for Diwali at Kitsilano Community Centre
October 1, Anusha Fernando Solo performance at the Radha Eatery
May 9, Shakti Dance Collective at the Rime Cafe
March 5, In the House-Dances from around the world
March 25, Sights and Sounds of India-Shakti Dance Artists at the Radha Eatery
July 12, Anusha Fernando and Lehera at the Pacific Rim Festival of the Arts, Tofino, BC
July 29, Shakti Dance at the Caribbean Festival
Events from 2005
May 1, Vandna Sidher's Arangetram at the Douglas College Performing Arts Theatre
July, Workshops and private lessons with Jayalakshmi Eshwar
July 24, Sruti and Smrti, a performance by Jayalakshmi Eshwar at the Scotia Bank Dance Centre
September 10, Body of Dance at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons BC
September 24 & 25, Body of Dance at the Roundhouse Community Centre
November 5, Sheri Poulsen's Arangetram at the Roundhouse Community Centre
November and December, Study trip to India