Soorya Performing Arts Presents Evening of Indian Classical Dances on Human, Nature and God

Rainbow

Rainbow is a modern expression Indian classical dances that connects the hearts through singing, drama and dance. It's the story of "me, you and everyone", through the eyes of the performer, through the agile feet and hand gestures of the dancer, through the firm fingers of percussionist, through the voice of vocalist. It has small dances of fun, which will involve the audience. It will shake their hearts when the human elements are highlighted. It's a different show for a traditionalist, but it's an enjoyment for an art enthusiast. Choreographed by Guru Prasanna Kasthuri.  Assisted by his wife Seema Murthy on singing,  Ravi Shankar (Chicago)  on Mrudangam (Indian Drums)  and by Manjula Rao (Chicago) on violin

Anubhava Mantapa
Anubhava Mantapa means "the hall of experience". This is an inspiring collection of six dances based on the teaching of Sharanas (great social reformist and philosophers of 15th century, India). Just as the juice for a plant, fragrance for a flower, ferocity for an ocean wave, the mortal life has the support of spiritual energy. Great Sharanas portrayed this eternal truth through their immortal Vachanas (poetry) which are relevant to all the time. These dances are a brave attempt to build the bridge between ancient thoughts - Vachanas and present life situations with a satire. 

Choreography: Guru Prasanna Kasthuri, Artists: 13 dancers,
Music: Tirumale Srinivasan (Chami), Lighting: Bhagawan Doss and 
Special Dance Consultants: K.R.V. Pulikeshi(India); Sushma Mohan(New Jersey)

Date: October 29th, 2004 - Friday
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Venue: COCA
524 Trinity Avenue
St. Louis, MO  63130

Tickets - $ 15 (advance purchase) $20 at the gate
Sponsor - $100(get 4 tickets and name in the program)
Supporter - $ 50 (get 2 tickets and thank you note for organizer)

All proceeds benefit TASK (Team Activities for Special Kids)