History

History of Major Performances

  • 2020: “Productivity Over Pandemic Episode 1, 2 & 3” A virtual Performance in 3 parts
  • 2019: “Amar Prem – Immortal Love” on July 28th, 2019 at FC&PAC, Dearborn
  • 2018: ” “Sculptural Images – India Unveiled” on July 22nd, 2018 at FC&PAC, Dearborn
  • 2017: “Sarathi – Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum” on July 30th, 2017 at FC&PAC, Dearborn
  • 2016: “Natya Yoga – Union Of Ancient Traditions” on July 31st, 2016 at FC&PAC, Dearborn
  • 2015: “Holika – When the World of Color Triumphs Over Darkness” on April 4th, 2015 at FC&PAC, Dearborn
  • 2014: “Stree – The Timeless Constant, The Soul of Civilization” on July 27th, 2014 at FC&PAC, Dearborn
  • 2013: “Yatra – Journey to a timeless destination” on July 27th, 2013 at FC&PAC, Dearborn
  • 2012: “Ïndia 65 – Celebrating 65 years of Indian Independance” on July 28th, 2011 at FC&PAC, Dearborn
  • 2011: “Renaissance Man – 150th Birth Anniversary of Tagore” on July 30th, 2012 at FC&PAC, Dearborn
  • 2010: “Rhythms of India – Link to the Past , Bridge to the Future” on July 31st at FC&PAC, Dearborn
  • 2010: “Ahimsa – The Path of Peace” Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland Ohio on January 17, 2010
  • 2009: “Chandraghanta – The Dance of Knowledge, Bliss and Serenity” Aug. 22, 2009 at U of M, Dearborn
  • 2008: “Panchatantra – Aesop’s Indian Roots” August 9, 2008 at FC&PAC, Dearborn
  • 2007: “Utsav – Celebration of India” August 18, 2007 at FC&PAC, Dearborn
    • “Splendor of the East – A Journey Through Asian Cultures” May 4, 2007 at FC&PAC, Dearborn
  • 2006: “Ahimsa – The Path of Peace” recorded for a Special to be Broadcast on PBS Channel 56
    • “Splendor of the East – Gems of Asia: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” May 4, FC&PAC, Dearborn
    • “Nations in Rhythm Detroit!” Super Bowl XL Multi-Cultural Celebration, Jan. 28, Opera House, Detroit
  • 2005: “Ahimsa – The Path of Peace” Celebrating the Wisdom of Gandhi and King, August 13, 2005, Dearborn
    • “Tsunami Shanti – Peace for Tsunami Victims” March 19, 2005
  • 2004: “Nataraj – The Lord of Dance” Aug 14, 2004 at FC&PAC, Dearborn
  • 2003: “Saptapadi – Seven Steps of an Indian Wedding” Aug 16, 2003 at FC&PAC, Dearborn
  • 2002: “Megh-Dhanush – Come Sit Under The Rainbow During The Six Seasons Of India” Aug 3, 2002
  • 2001: “Shiksha – Teachings of the Buddha” 5 Shows at Meadow Brook Theater, Michigan Theater etc.
  • 2000: “Bharat 2000 – One Nation, Many Traditions” at Meadow Brook Theater
  • 1999: “Anand Yoga Nirvana” A three-act dance theme portraying a course of life From Superficiality to Spirituality
    • Winner of National Folk Dance Championship for Minor Division in Toronto, Canada
  • 1998: “Devdasi – Chauladevi”- A three-act dance-drama presented to an overflowing audience
  • 1997: “Bharat” – Celebration of 50th Anniversary of India’s Independence on September 28, 1997
  • 1996: “Shubh Deepawali”
  • 1995: Cultural ambassadors to Spain (a group of 18 performers) from the age of 3 years to adults
    • Performed with Anand Shankar and his troupe
    • “Expedition 1995 – Bharat Ke Rang Nadanta Ke Snag”
  • 1994: “Triveni” – Classical, Creative, & Folk Dances from India
  • 1993: “Om Shakti” – a dance drama presented at Cranbrook Academy
  • 1992: “Sculptural Images”
  • 1991: “Images of India” through dances presented at WCCC
  • 1990: “Meera” – a dance drama at Meadow Brook Theater
  • 1989: Development of educational Video and Book “Introduction to Bharat Natyam”
  • 1988: “Roop Garvita” – a dance drama at Meadow Brook Theater
    • Presented Padmashree Sanjukta Panigrahi – an Odissi Dancer from India at Detroit Institute of Arts
  • 1987: Cultural ambassadors to Soviet Union & Denmark. Performed in Moscow, Leningrad & Copenhagen. Group of 45.