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| Program name: | Legends of India through Dance, Music and Mime |
| Program category: |
Multicultural- Other
Performing Arts- Storytelling Performing Arts- Dance |
| Program length: | 60-90 minutes |
| Audience level: | All ages |
| Audience size: | any size |
| Program description: | Sonali Skandan and her Jiva Dance Company will present famous legends from India using the form of Bharatanatyam, the classical dance from South India. Combining rhythmic footwork with beautiful hand and facial gestures, Jiva Dance will present the music and stories that are timeless to Indian culture, including the birth of Ganesha, the battle between Krishna and the serpent demon Kalinga, and the grandeur of Lord Rama. Universal themes such as love, longing and devotion are highlighted in these epic stories. |
| Space/special requirements: | Suitable floor for dance, sound system |
| Travel restrictions: | |
| Program fee: | $501- $1000 |
| Is this fee negotiable? | Yes |
| Mileage included? | Yes |
| Notes about the fee: | For shows of 2 or more performers fees are $501-$1000 |
| Other notes: | Sonali Skandan is an accomplished performer and teacher of the classical dance form known as Bharatanatyam. She has given countless performances in the US, India, UK and Canada. She has a Masters in Education and is a Teaching Artist for many organizations in the NYC area. She runs her own institute, Jiva Performing Arts in NYC where she teaches and performs regularly. |
| Regions this program can be performed in: |
Western Rochester Central South Central Capital District North Country Metro Southeastern Long Island |
| Program last updated: | 03/17/2013 |
| Performer Information | (see all of this performer's programs) |
| Performer name: | Sonali Skandan |
| Phone: | 646-251-7463 |
| Mailing address: | 345 East 93rd St. apt. 26B New York, NY 10128 |
| E-mail address: | info@sonaliskandan.com |
| Website: | http://www.sonaliskandan.com |
| Previous appearances at: |
Sarah Lawrence College, Tamil Nadu, India, Hunter College, SUNY Cortland, Columbia University Contact information for New York State Public Libraries |
| Performer information last updated: | 03/17/2013 |
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