Saptavarna: Seven Shades of Dance
Saptavarna: Seven Shades of Dance will showcase on one stage seven major dance forms of India: Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Kuchupudi, Mohiniyattam, Kathak, Manipuri, and Contemporary. Each of the seven dance forms will be presented by eminent exponents of that form, comprising a total of twenty accomplished dancers from India. The program will feature an item entitled “The Bhagavad Gita: The Journey of Life,” which will explore—in dance and music—the spirituality and timeless lessons of that sacred text. This extraordinary production was conceptualized by Director Aruna Mohanty, who is also responsible for overall choreography. One of India’s leading dancers and choreographers, Mohanty has received a number of awards for her work, including the Sangeeta Natak Akademi Award and the Padma Shree Award from the Government of India. Admission: $40 (VIP seating, first 5 rows) or $30 (General Admission). Free for 2019 subscription patrons of the Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego. Saptavarna: Seven Shades of Dance is a co-presentation of the CWM’s Odissi Dance School and the Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego.