kalamandir of nj dance school recently performed in two small shows celebrating two very important events in indian culture & history: independence day & janmashtami (krishna’s birthday). in both of the performances, the students were asked to perform in an intimate space right in front of their viewers. often times, with children, it is more intimidating to see the expressions of your loved ones sitting in the audience – but kalamandir students never budged. i always found that for me, performing for the community was just as important as performing for the outside world – it is your community that shows endless support and they are the ones that provided the platform for your future. i am so proud to be a part of kalamandir of nj dance school, and cannot wait for all the wonderful things that are coming its way!
Kalamandir Dance Company, a contemporary Indian Dance company from Central New Jersey, is proud to present The Mosaic Dance Festival, an exchange of Indian culture with international movement!
This showcase of various dance styles set to Indian rhythms and music will be held on Saturday, August 6th, 2011 at 2:00pm and 8:00pm at The Funktion Dance Complex (4260 US HWY 1, Suite 6, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852).
This year’s festival will feature performances by Capoeira Maranhão (NJ), COHAN/SUZEAU Dance Company (KS), Flamenco NYC/Dionisia Garcia (NY), The FUNKtion Dance Complex (NJ), Kalamandir Dance Company (NJ), Nabanita Pal (NY), Shibani Patnaik (PA), and Vervet Dance (PA). Dance styles include Afro-Brazilian, contemporary Indian, flamenco, urban and modern.
The performance will last for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes with each piece being about 7-12 minutes. An informal “meet-and-greet” with the artists will be held immediately after the last performance. Admission is only $12 for adults and $10 for youth and students with ID. The studio setting will seat a maximum of 150 people, so ticket purchase in advance through our website is suggested. More information can be found at http://www.kalamandirdanceco.com; by calling (732) 533-7529 or (732) 397-3619, or by emailing us at kalamandirdanceco@gmail.com.
This show is funded by Kalamandir Dance Company and co-sponsored by The FUNKtion Dance Complex and SICA, The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts.
an exchange of Indian culture with international movement
Featuring:
Capoeira Maranhao (Central New Jersey) COHAN/SUZEAU Dance Company (University of Kansas) Funktion Dance Complex (Central New Jersey) Kalamandir Dance Company (Central New Jersey) Nabanita Pal (New York City) Shibani Patnaik (Philadelphia) Underground Dance Works (Philadelphia) Vervet Dance (Philadelphia)
August 6th, 2011
2:00pm & 8:00pm
The FUNKtion Dance Complex
(4260 U.S.Hwy 1 Ste. 6, Monmouth Jct, NJ 08852)
featuring some amazing dancers from all over New Jersey, Philadelphia and New York City!
6/19/11: brinda guha performs in “the little clay cart”, a play written by king sudraka, as part of the crossroads theater company’s “common ground festival” in new brunswick, nj. more info to come, here!
shoutout to mr. william metzo, the narrator of kdc’s “prithibhi – earth” production, who was right there with us in the experience sitting in the audience. thank you for your support, extraordinary talent, and presence!
on may 14th, 2011 at mason gross school of arts at rutgers university, kalamandir dance co and kalamandir of nj dance school participated in a day long festival celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of rabindranath tagore. all kalamandir dancers were involved in multiple shows, and everyone did a wonderful job! pictures coming soon.
next few big events!
5/20/11: kdc appears as a guest artist at dakshina/sakshi productions’ “performing the borders” performance at alvin ailey dance theater. more info here!
6/19/11: brinda guha performs in “the little clay cart”, a play written by king sudraka, as part of the crossroads theater company’s “common ground festival” in new brunswick, nj. more info to come, here!
7/1/11, 7/2/11, 7/3/11: north american bengali conference in baltimore, md: brinda guha stars in “red oleanders” with bengal foundation of america. kalamandir dance co presents “prithibhi – earth”, directed by malabika guha.
8/6/11: the mosaic dance festival at funktion dance complex, monmouth junction, nj! SAVE THE DATE, you won’t want to miss it!
brinda guha dance 