Mandala Arts & Culture Society

Online Sharing and Discussion Thursday, June 24 | 5:30pm PDT Arno Kamolika along with choreographer Jai Govinda analyze the structure of a traditional Varnam and take it apart to create an expression of storytelling that creates curiosity among an audience who is not aware of the traditional framework of bharata natyam. ... Arno Kamolika will show some recorded footage of her research, and lead a discussion and Q&A about her project. Tickets: Pay-what-you-can: Free/$10 Info and tickets: https://thedancecentre.ca/event/arno-kamolika/

Happy International Dance Day! During times of uncertainty it is dance that has kept us all connected. Thank you to everyone who continues to persevere! #internationaldanceday

Streaming LIVE May 6-8, the 2021 VIDF presents Bharata Natyam dance artist, Vidya Kotamraju, in Longing..., a two-part performance based on the universal themes... of romantic and spiritual yearning for love, companionship, and oneness. Tickets are FREE/by-donation with advanced registration: https://www.vidf.ca/vidyakotamraju "Oh Shiva! intoxicated as I am by the beauty of your dance, I yearn for your presence. Oh beautiful Lord with matted long hair, adorned with snakes, with the crescent moon and divine river on your head, I long to see your marvelous dance. I implore you to come and bless me with your grace." Photo Ron Sangha

Arogya Natyam registration is now open! Are you ready to hear more about our mentors and program structure? Arogya Natyam serves as a mentorship program that ...will allow dancers to connect with mentors to enhance their skills and techniques in dance. This will be done through four sessions that will take place on consecutive Saturdays in May that run for 1.5 hours + Q&A. The sessions will be on May 8th, May 15th, May 22nd from 10am-12pm PDT and May 29th from 8:30am-10:30am PDT over zoom. The sessions will focus on: Nutrition, Body Conditioning, Yoga/Meditation, and Arogya Natyam: Embodied. The goal is that through these sessions, the dancers will be able to make changes to their lifestyles which will in turn benefit their art. With a mentorship program structure, Arogya Natyam is meant to be a journey where the participant travels through all the learnings. Thus, a participant will reap the greatest benefits of this program by attending every session. The ticket prices include all four sessions, with an early bird rate of $15 and general rate at $20 (plus Eventbrite fees and applicable taxes). Register today at: arogyanatyam.eventbrite.ca (link in bio)

This month's Member Spotlight is bharatanatyam dance artist Kiruthika Rathanaswami who discusses her career to date, the impact dance has had on her life and how she has stayed connected to her dance community during the pandemic. http://ow.ly/pGka50E9JOE Photo: Sridar Elumalai

Vidya Kotamraju presents "Longing" at this year's VIDF! Livestreaming May 6 & 7 at 7pm & May 8 at 4pm PDT Get your tickets here: https://www.canadahelps.org//even/vidya-kotamraju-longing/... More information: https://www.vidf.ca/vidyakotamraju