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    The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble

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    Presented by SRUTI - The India Music and Dance Society at Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater

    March 27, 2010


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    The internationally acclaimed Nrityagram Dance Ensemble from Southern India will present Pratima: Reflection. This is an evening-length work choreographed in the classical lyrical dance style of Odissi by Surupa Sen, the Artistic Director of Nrityagram Dance Village. Odissi is characterized by fluidity of the upper torso and grace in gestures and wristwork juxtaposed with firm footwork. In addition to the “plie” position that is commonly observed in a number of the dance forms of India, Odissi incorporates the “tribhangi” wherein three deflections of the body are used- at the neck, the upper torso and the hip. This characteristic formation of the body lends a particular grace to the performance of the dance form. In addition, Odissi has the distinction of preserving the elevations and jumps (utplavanas) described in the Natya Sastra, the ancient Indian treatise on Dramaturgy.


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      • Venue Info

        Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater

        340 Dekalb Pike
        Blue Bell, PA 19422

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets: $20, $25, $35 ($5 off for Students/Seniors. Discount redeemed at gate.)

        Info Phone: 610-630-1878

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      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        March 27, 2010

        Times:
        8 pm

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