Indo-American Arts Council

 

invites you to the

Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2024!

Virtual, on IAAC Facebook.com  |  YouTube.com
7 PM, Sept 23, 2024

Jayaprabha Menon (Mohiniyattam solo)

Jayaprabha Menon is one of the eminent Mohiniyattam exponents of the country. A danseuse with exceptional artistry, a versatile choreographer and an affectionate Guru to her disciples, Jayaprabha Menon has notched a reputation nonpareil in the firmament of Indian Classical dances. Her performances of Mohiniyattam have been eloquent demonstrations of terpsichorean talents groomed by venerated Gurus like Kalamandalam Saraswathy, C V Chandrasekhar and Bharathi Shivaji.

Srjan directed by Ratikant Mohapatra (Odissi duo)

Since 1975, Ratikant Mohapatra has been surrounded by Odissi dance and music almost every minute of his day. A 40-year association with the field of Odissi and the years of training and experience with his father and guru, late Sri Kelucharan Mohapatra have left their imprint on Ratikant and today, he has carved an enviable niche for himself as a dancer, percussionist, teacher, choreographer, and archivist. As the Director of Srjan (Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa), he has single–handedly created a world-class dance institute, attracting students from all over the globe for a comprehensive and dedicated learning methodology of Odissi dance.

Vaishnavi Dhore (Bharatanrityam solo)

Vaishnavi Dhore, is a performing artist and trainer of Bharatanrityam. She is a disciple of Smt. Rama Vaidyanathan. She is graded artist of Delhi Doordarshan. She has performed in several festivals and concerts in India and abroad.

Mamangam Dance Company (Contemporary group)

Danseuse, Actor, Entrepreneur Rima Kallingal's passion for the performing arts saw her establishing Mamangam Dance Company, ten years ago in 2014. Trained professionally in various forms of dancing including Kalaripayattu, Bharatanrityam , Mohiniyattam and contemporary dance, she propagates new idiom and language through her dance company. She presents an amalgamation of tradition, culture and contemporary storytelling in her art.

Highlights - Day 2 Performances