About
Maya Ravana [up]
Maya
Ravan - ‘A twist in the tale’, is a production where the known conclusions
of every story of the great Indian epic Ramayana, is maintained but
arrived at with a slight twist. In this unique presentation, Shobana
skillfully innovates to assemble an eclectic collage of energies ranging
from the traditional beauty of Bharatanatyam to the excitement of
fusion with world music and magical Indian film music. This dance
fusion ballet in English will be a treat to connoisseurs of classical
Bharatanatyam, lovers of contemporary Indian music and International
audiences keen to experience the blend of the Indian dance style and
international beats.
About
Bharatanatyam as a dance form
It is the oldest and the most popular of all classical dance forms
from India, Bharatanatyam is known as the dance of mind and soul.
It uplifts the dancer and the beholder to a higher level of spiritual
consciousness. The dancer is considered as a worshiper, worshiper
of the Divine, an embodiment of beauty, charm, and gracefulness.
Fusion Form
Fusion – originating from the temples of India, the face of Bharatanatyam
is slowly changing as artists quest to conquer, explore, and finally
surrender to this art. We present Bharatanatyam to flamenco music,
music from the Caribbean, and western classical music.
Voices
in the Dance Theater
The dance theater will feature voices of popular Indian film stars
such as
Naseerudin Shah
Jackie Shroff
Milind Soman
Suhasini Maniratnam
Revathy
Rohini.
Here is a promo clip of Maya Ravan - a sneak peak of the show
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About Program Schedule [up]
Gates open at 3:30 PM
Introduction
- AID Boston
A short presentation by Association for India's Development, Boston Chapter to highlight their efforts.
The
Performance
Maya ravan - The Dance Theatre will presented in three segments
A 15 minute opening sequence - A tribute to the legendary actress Padmini
A short collage of bharatnatyam to world music from Spain, Western classical -
and A.R.Rehman's Vande Mataram
The main performance by Shobana and her troupe for the next hour and half.
