Tribhanga – A Journey through Odissi
Featuring Soumee De by Apsaras Arts Goodman Black Box Theatre, 90 Goodman Road, Singapore 439053 Tuesday / 1st May 2018 / 8pm DARSHANA presents Soumee De in TRIBHANGA, an Odissi performance. Tribhanga means “Three Bends” which is the defining characteristic posture of the Indian classical dance form – Odissi. This classical dance genre traces its roots to the Mahari dance of Odisha, which is nearly a millennium old, and the dance having been an integral part of the daily rituals at the Jagannath temple of Puri. Soumee De will present a traditional Odissi repertoire, which has been conceived to take the audience through a journey of a dancer’s life. Commencing from the repertoire item Magalacharan, which represents the entrance of (birth) the dancer onto the stage, concluding in Moksha (salvation) where the dancer reaches ecstasy and reaching the end of her journey. Tirbangha will feature original choreographies by legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, and her own choreography on music composed by Singaporean artistes. Soumee is an Economist by education, a creative performing Artiste by passion and a Human Resources advisor by profession. She deeply cares about three causes: Arts, Education and Women. Since the age of four she has trained in Indian Classical dance forms -Kathak and Odissi and is currently learning Odissi and choreography under Guru Ratikant Mohapatra, of Srjan, Bhubaneswar, India. Soumee is a co-founder of “Ethos -Exploring The Odissi Spirit,” a community of Odissi dancers in Singapore with a vision to propagate the dance form across boundaries, geographies and generations. Admission by $20 tkt per person Kindly reserve and pre-book your tkts for yourself, your family members and for your friends Soumee (91476040) Priyan (96284066) Shankari (65735866) You can also drop an email for your tkt reservations on apsaras.arts@gmail.com DARSHANA – Intimate Dance Series by Apsaras Arts Most classical dance forms of India are best appreciated in its intimate setting in close proximity, where the solo dancer is in constant communication with the audience. Many of these dance forms were originally performed in the sanctum of the Hindu temples, then later moved to the royal courts of great rulers, both these settings giving the ideal experience. In the early twentieth century these solo performances were formatted for grand proscenium stages, which have now evolved as ensemble works featuring multiple dancers. Through this dance series “Darshana”, Apsaras Arts intends to recreate the ancient setting where the audience and the soloist are in unison enjoying the ultimate experience of “Sahrdya” – oneness with each other. Darshana will feature solo performances across the genres of Indian classical dance, with each performance featuring a serious dancer presenting a curated thematic performance, putting the focus lights on Singapore based Indian classical dancers. Buy Tickets
Darpana
Budding dancers of Apsaras Arts Dance Academy will be performing two Indian classical dance choreographies based on the Bharatanatyam and Kathak for the Salaam India 2018 Expo on 3rd June 2018 at 4:30pm. Please visit the ZAK Salaam India Expo 2018 website for details. Admission Free. All are welcome.
Mirror of Gestures
Budding dancers from Apsaras Arts Dance Academy will be performing for Goodman Open House 2018 on Saturday 26th May 2018 at 4:00pm. Students of Mohanapriyan Thavarajah, Banupriya Ponnarasu and Avinav Mukharji will be performing “Mirror of Gestures” choreographed in the Indian classical dance styles of Bharatanatyam and Kathak. Admission Free. All are welcome.
Bharatantayam workshop for Kids: Joy of Rhythm
A unique opportunity! Learn the Joy of Rhythm through Dance Experience of learning concentration of the mind, expressions of rhythm through feet and dancing bells! A fun way to learn and appreciate the beauty of RHYTHM thru Indian classical dance. A special June holidays course for young dancers (8-12years) at Apsaras Arts. There will be a certificate provided upon the successful completion of the two day workshop. Venue: Blk D #01-24, Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road, Singapore 439053. Course Fee: Member – $125 / Non Member – $150 Date & Time: 02nd & 03rd June 2018 / 10.30am – 12pm Course Fee: Member: S$125 Non Member: S$150 Limited spaces available Register Here
Melbourne Trinity Festival
Featuring Mohanapriyan Thavarajah Mohanapriyan Thavarajah of Apsaras Arts will be performing for Aadum Arul Jothi – The Dances of Divinity at the Trinity Festival, Melbourne, Australia on 20th May, and at the Trinity Festival, Melbourne, Australia on the 19th May 2018. Please see link for more details http://sydhwaney.com/trinity-and-nandikeswar-festival-in-melb/
Aadum Arul Jothi – Dances of Divinity
By Mohanapriyan Thavarajah At Melbourne Trinity Festival Mohanapriyan Thavarajah of Apsaras Arts will be performing for Aadum Arul Jothi – The Dances of Divinity at the Nandikeshwara Festival, Melbourne, Australia on 20th May, and at the Trinity Festival, Melbourne, Australia on the 19th May 2018. Please see link for more details http://sydhwaney.com/trinity-and-nandikeswar-festival-in-melb/
Techniques and Expressions
Make your March school holidays useful attending this workshop.This workshop each day we will have 3 hours of productive sessions and as part of the course, one new traditional and rare repertoire item covering technique and abhinaya will be taught. The basic requirements to enrol are as follows: Bharatantayam students with 3-5 years or more of experience in learning and participants should have 15years of age or more. The music of the repertoire will be provided at the end of the workshopand also there will be a certificate provided upon the successful completion of the three day workshop. Venue: Blk D #01-24, Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road,Singapore 439053.Course Fee: $125 16th Friday – 3pm – 6pm 17th Saturday – 9am – 12am 18th Sunday – 9am – 12amTo sign up for the course please write to apsaras.arts@gmail.com.
Apsaras Arts at Bhaskareeyam 2018
Kathak faculty artistes from Bhaskar’s Arts Academy (Pallavi Sharma), Apsaras Arts (Avinav Mukharji), and Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (yotica Joshi and Nivedita Shailesh Khot) are coming together in a show of unity! They will present a Kathak production Abhivyakti as part of Bhaskareeyam 2018 on 29 Jun 2018 (Fri), 7.00pm at Goodman Arts Centre Black Box, Singapore.
Kathak Workshop
Gauri Diwakar is a highly acclaimed Kathak artiste and a shining example of India’s next generation of brilliant artistic talent. Gauri’s elegant, graceful moves, striking facial expressions, along with her powerful presence on the stage, leaves her audiences spellbound. Gauri has conducted workshops in Singapore as the Kathak Faculty at Dance India Asia Pacific presented by Apsaras Arts in 2012. Her upcoming workshop is suitable for Kathak students who are above the age of 15years and have 5 years or more of formal training in Kathak. Please register by 20th June 2018 at apsaras.arts@gmail.com
Agathi: The Plight of Refugee – UK Premier
Agathi – The Plight of Refugee a dance theatre production by Apsaras Arts Dance company will be presented in the UK this week by Milapfest. Please see following links details of the shows in London, Manchester and Liverpool. London 10th June (EVENT LINK) Manchester 12th June (EVENT LINK) Liverpool 17th June (EVENT LINK)