Event Listing - Dance
Sun Nov 15

Abhinaya Dance Company Presents

Nritya Sangati - Dance Progressions

South Indian Classical Dance


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$10 - $25
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Location
Date and Time
Cowell Theater
Fort Mason Center, Pier 2
San Francisco, CA 94123 map
district: Marina/Cow Hollow

Sun Nov 15 (2:00 pm)

Description
The performances will feature the work of special guest composer Kartik Seshadri foremost disciple of sitar maestro Ravi Shankar. Presented in the Bharatanatyam-style, the performance will feature choreography by Abhinaya Artistic Director and Founder Mythili Kumar, Rasika Kumar and Malavika Kumar. The concerts will be held on November 14th at San Jose's Mexican Heritage Theater (7:00 pm) and November 15th (2:00 pm) at San Francisco’s Cowell Theater.

“We are excited to dance to the music of the noted composer Kartik Seshadri to both San Jose and San Francisco dance lovers,” said Mythili Kumar, founder and artistic director of Abhinaya. The performances include the world premiere of “Nritya Sangati” Nritya Sangati evokes variations of all aspects of dance such as laya (rhythm), bhava (expression), and raga (melody).

The concert depicts progressions in relationships - from the simple to the complex - particularly in the lives of Indian women from mythology, history.