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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240809T210000
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CREATED:20240718T075110Z
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SUMMARY:Ishwara in Boston
DESCRIPTION:ISHWARA – Journey to Self\nParvati and Parameshwara\, Shiva and Sati\, Masculine and Feminine\, Purusha and Prakruti\, are the many names that describe this mystery of creation. \nThrough Vedanta\, we realise that all of this universe is an embodiment of Ishwara. Shiva and Parvati represent the unmanifest and the manifest in the world around us. The puranas reference the physical manifest forms of Shiva and Parvati as symbolic representations of this philosophy\, attributing human qualities and emotions to relate trivial\, often humorous interactions between them. The stories ultimately carry the idea of both of them representing all of creation\, but in the manifest forms often not realising it. \nIshwara\, is a journey of human emotion\, love\, loss and realisation through the eyes of Shiva and Parvati.
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/ishwara-in-boston/
LOCATION:Eleanor Welch Casey Theatre\, Wellesley Street\, Weston\, MA\, USA\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240808T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240808T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240730T072014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095654Z
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SUMMARY:Boston workshop - Charis exploration
DESCRIPTION:The students will be introduced to Charis. They will be led through the experimentation and layering of Adavus with dynamic variations. They will see how Charis can invigorate the Adavu vocabulary. \nContact: bostonadavu@gmail.com
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/boston-workshop-charis-exploration/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240806T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240718T080417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095654Z
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SUMMARY:Abducted in Detroit
DESCRIPTION:A woman almost always feels a sense of helplessness in situations of physical confrontation with a man. ‘Abducted’ is inspired by stories of abduction and abuse from India and around the world. The act of abusing someone indicates an incapacity to consider another human. It is a desire with no boundaries. Populations have begun to come to terms with degrees of abuse that exist in many forms and shapes. What have we done as societies to cultivate this kind of culture? The position of women has constantly been a point of contention at work\, in homes\, in politics\, in the field of education etc. The representation of a physically strong woman in the modern world\, in films and comics is often attached to the physical objectification of women; but a powerful woman in the workplace is shown wearing a suit with hair slicked back. \nCan we represent strength and power in a female body without objectification\, while also embracing the feminine? \nOne of the only archetypes of power\, carried in a female body is the image of the Indian goddess\, Kali. Kali is embraced as a figurative female energy that holds within herself the ability to annihilate evil and rejuvenate life. She is the keeper of time and space. This particular image has no objectification of the female body attached to it. Kali is sensual\, but does not cater to the male gaze as a sexual object. She is also not ‘pure’ in the sense of being devoid of sexual energy. \nAt which point does the abuse of power bring out the Kali in us ? \nAt which point does a woman’s desire materialise? When does she wield her power\, strength and take charge of her sexuality?
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/abducted-in-detroit-2/
LOCATION:Detroit Public Theatre\, 3rd Avenue\, Detroit\, MI\, USA\, Detroit Public Theatre\, 3rd Avenue\, Detroit\, MI\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240805T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240718T080255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095654Z
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SUMMARY:Ishwara in Detroit
DESCRIPTION:ISHWARA – Journey to Self\nParvati and Parameshwara\, Shiva and Sati\, Masculine and Feminine\, Purusha and Prakruti\, are the many names that describe this mystery of creation. \nThrough Vedanta\, we realise that all of this universe is an embodiment of Ishwara. Shiva and Parvati represent the unmanifest and the manifest in the world around us. The puranas reference the physical manifest forms of Shiva and Parvati as symbolic representations of this philosophy\, attributing human qualities and emotions to relate trivial\, often humorous interactions between them. The stories ultimately carry the idea of both of them representing all of creation\, but in the manifest forms often not realising it. \nIshwara\, is a journey of human emotion\, love\, loss and realisation through the eyes of Shiva and Parvati.
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/ishwara-in-detroit/
LOCATION:Detroit Public Theatre\, 3rd Avenue\, Detroit\, MI\, USA\, Detroit Public Theatre\, 3rd Avenue\, Detroit\, MI\, USA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dancerukmini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Detroit-5th-august.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240804T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240804T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240718T074937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095654Z
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SUMMARY:Ishwara in Washington
DESCRIPTION:ISHWARA – Journey to Self\nParvati and Parameshwara\, Shiva and Sati\, Masculine and Feminine\, Purusha and Prakruti\, are the many names that describe this mystery of creation. \nThrough Vedanta\, we realise that all of this universe is an embodiment of Ishwara. Shiva and Parvati represent the unmanifest and the manifest in the world around us. The puranas reference the physical manifest forms of Shiva and Parvati as symbolic representations of this philosophy\, attributing human qualities and emotions to relate trivial\, often humorous interactions between them. The stories ultimately carry the idea of both of them representing all of creation\, but in the manifest forms often not realising it. \nIshwara\, is a journey of human emotion\, love\, loss and realisation through the eyes of Shiva and Parvati.
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/ishwara-in-washington/
LOCATION:F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre\, Edmonston Drive\, Rockville\, MD\, USA\, F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre\, Edmonston Drive\, Rockville\, MD\, USA\, MD\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240802T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240802T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240718T074736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095654Z
UID:113584-1722625200-1722632400@dancerukmini.com
SUMMARY:Ishwara in New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:ISHWARA – Journey to Self\nParvati and Parameshwara\, Shiva and Sati\, Masculine and Feminine\, Purusha and Prakruti\, are the many names that describe this mystery of creation. \nThrough Vedanta\, we realise that all of this universe is an embodiment of Ishwara. Shiva and Parvati represent the unmanifest and the manifest in the world around us. The puranas reference the physical manifest forms of Shiva and Parvati as symbolic representations of this philosophy\, attributing human qualities and emotions to relate trivial\, often humorous interactions between them. The stories ultimately carry the idea of both of them representing all of creation\, but in the manifest forms often not realising it. \nIshwara\, is a journey of human emotion\, love\, loss and realisation through the eyes of Shiva and Parvati.
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/ishwara-in-new-jersey/
LOCATION:Brook Arts Center\, Hamilton Street\, Bound Brook\, NJ\, USA\, Brook Arts Center\, Hamilton Street\, Bound Brook\,\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240716
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20231118T101205Z
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SUMMARY:LAS Intensive USA 2024 - Discover the root of movement\, Ashville\, NC\, USA
DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nDiscover the root of movement at LAS Intensive USA 2024. Join us for a transformative journey from July 10th to 15th\, curated by renowned artist Rukmini Vijayakumar. Explore the essence of Bharatanatyam and beyond\, delving into various disciplines at the serene Elohee Retreat in Ashville\, NC. Uncover the profound connection between mind\, body\, and artistry in this immersive experience designed to nurture your dance practice and artistic growth. \nDate:\nJuly 10th to 15th\, 2024. \nVenue\nElohee Retreat\, Ashville\, NC\, USA. \nPricing\nEarly bird registration: $1200 (until February 15th 2024)\nRegular pricing: $1400\nAccommodations on a twin-sharing basis: $216.15 per night (inclusive of meals and stay) \n  \nFor detailed information about the event schedule and additional details\, please download our comprehensive guide: LAS Intensive USA 2024 Event Guide.
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/las-intensive-usa-2024-discover-the-root-of-movement-ashville-nc-usa/
LOCATION:ELOHEE RETREAT\, ASHVILLE NC\, USA\, Mandala Hall 251 Elohee Drive\, Sautee Nacoochee\,\, ASHVILLE\, NC\, 30571\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240311T054904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095654Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop at Brisbane
DESCRIPTION:A workshop where Rukmini will be teaching an item
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/workshop-at-brisbane/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240614T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240614T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240311T054802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095654Z
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SUMMARY:A Bbharatanatyam Performance at the Chidambaram Festival
DESCRIPTION:A Bbharatanatyam Performance at the Chidambaram Festival
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/a-bbharatanatyam-performance-at-the-chidambaram-festival/
LOCATION:Claver Theatre\, Brisbane\, 20 Dodge Ln\, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006\,\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240608T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240311T054234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095654Z
UID:112739-1717844400-1717848000@dancerukmini.com
SUMMARY:A Bharatanatyam Performance at the Sydney Music festival
DESCRIPTION:Bharatanatyam performances on the occasion of Mahashivaratri
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/a-bharatanatyam-performance-at-the-sydney-music-festival/
LOCATION:Riverside Theatre\, Parramatta\, Sydney\, Riverside Theatre\, Parramatta\,\, Sydney\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240311T054519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095654Z
UID:112744-1717804800-1717977599@dancerukmini.com
SUMMARY:Workshop at Sydney
DESCRIPTION:A workshop where Rukmini will be teaching an item with a few karanas and charis
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/workshop-at-sydney/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dancerukmini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sydney-Workshop-2024.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240520T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240419T100407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095654Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop in Boston
DESCRIPTION:A workshop by Rukmini Vijayakumar on Injury prevention and alignment. Hosted by Boston Adavu \nFor tickets contact bostonadavu@gmail.com
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/workshop-in-boston/
LOCATION:Cambridge MA USA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Adavu":MAILTO:bostonadavu@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240517T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240419T100208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095654Z
UID:113076-1715968800-1715976000@dancerukmini.com
SUMMARY:Performance in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:A Bharatanatyam performance by Rukmini Vijayakuamr for AAPI Heritage Month Celebration\, Promoting Social Sustainability by creating cross-cultural connections \n  \nFor tickets\, Contact: 515-233-4568
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/performance-in-iowa/
LOCATION:Ames Middle School Auditorium
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dancerukmini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Iowa-performance.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240516T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240419T100012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095655Z
UID:113071-1715880600-1715891400@dancerukmini.com
SUMMARY:Workshop in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:A workshop by Rukmini Vijayakumar on Injury prevention and alignment. Hosted by Wordly good\, in partnership with Octagen Centre for arts and Sudhalaya school of dance.  \n  \nContact: 515-233-4568
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/workshop-in-iowa/
LOCATION:Octagon center for the arts dance studio\, 2nd floor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dancerukmini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Iowa-workshop.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240514T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240515T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240419T095651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095655Z
UID:113063-1715711400-1715808600@dancerukmini.com
SUMMARY:Workshop in Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:A Bharatanatyam intensive workshop in Pittsburgh. Hosted by Nadanik Dance Academy.  \n  \nEmail ID: nandanikdance@gmail.com
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/workshop-in-pittsburgh/
LOCATION:Academy of Dance\, 1775 N Highland Rd\,\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15241\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dancerukmini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pittsburgh-workshop.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240419T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240419T095345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095655Z
UID:113059-1713510000-1713718800@dancerukmini.com
SUMMARY:Las Intensive India (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:A 3-day intensive workshop for Bharatanatyam dancers.
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/las-intensive-india/
LOCATION:Lshva\, India
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dancerukmini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Las-Intensive-India-2024.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240419T095120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095655Z
UID:113057-1712397600-1712419200@dancerukmini.com
SUMMARY:Unravel Abhinaya (online)
DESCRIPTION:A workshop that intends to teach the technique of Abhinaya
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/unravel-abhinaya-online/
LOCATION:ZOOM
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dancerukmini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Unravel-Abhinaya.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240419T095045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095655Z
UID:113054-1712397600-1712419200@dancerukmini.com
SUMMARY:Unravel Abhinaya (offline)
DESCRIPTION:A workshop that intends to teach the technique of Abhinaya
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/unravel-abhinaya-offline/
LOCATION:Lshva\, India
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dancerukmini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Unravel-Abhinaya.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240406T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240406T090000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240419T094827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095655Z
UID:113051-1712385000-1712394000@dancerukmini.com
SUMMARY:Injury Prevention Workshop (online)
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for anatomy and injury prevention techniques for dancers
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/injury-prevention-workshop-online/
LOCATION:ZOOM
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dancerukmini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Injury-Prevention.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240406T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240406T090000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240419T094704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095655Z
UID:113048-1712385000-1712394000@dancerukmini.com
SUMMARY:Injury Prevention Workshop (offline)
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for anatomy and injury prevention techniques for dancers
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/injury-prevention-workshop-offline/
LOCATION:Lshva\, India
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dancerukmini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Injury-Prevention.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240330T113000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240419T094157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095655Z
UID:113044-1711792800-1711798200@dancerukmini.com
SUMMARY:Dance with me
DESCRIPTION:A dance party for anyone who would like to get comfortable moving their bodies
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/dance-with-me/
LOCATION:Lshva\, India
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240323T163000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240311T055223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095655Z
UID:112755-1711184400-1711211400@dancerukmini.com
SUMMARY:Shiva Stuthi Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A workshop led by Rukmini Vijayakumar\, wherein a Shiva Stuthi\, Shankara Srigiri\, will be taught.
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/shiva-stuthi-workshop/
LOCATION:Lshva\, India
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240310
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20240308T072029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095655Z
UID:112712-1709769600-1710028799@dancerukmini.com
SUMMARY:Shivaratri Tour
DESCRIPTION:Bharatanatyam performances on the occasion of Mahashivaratri
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/shivaratri-tour-2024/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dancerukmini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Shivaratri-tour-2024-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231217T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20231003T082217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095655Z
UID:111838-1702836000-1702846800@dancerukmini.com
SUMMARY:The Goddess - Shilpakala Vedika\, Hyderabad
DESCRIPTION:The Goddess\nA Raadha kalpa Production \nBy\nRukmini Vijayakumar \nThe archetype of power\, strength and victory in india is depicted by a female form. Kali\, Devi and Durga are the forms of goddess Parvati that represent strength and power. In most cultures\, the representation of power is always held within a male form\, but the goddesses in the Hindu pantheon carry the metaphor for courage amongst various other essential aspects of life. Knowledge & creation\, wealth\, nourishment and sustenance\, strength\, power\, art\, beauty\, grace and kindness are all represented by the many goddesses. The production features three compositions that explore these various aspects of the Goddesses. \nSundari\nFeatured artist & Composer: Ambi Subramaniam \nThe indian goddesses are adorned with pearls\, rubies and diamonds\, bedecked in jewellery and draped in flowing silks. They have long hair that billows like the clouds\, beautiful voluptuous bodies\, bangles around their delicate wrists and anklets that tinkle when they walk. The goddesses are seen as sensual\, beautiful\, graceful yet powerful. \nManonmani\nFeatured artists & Composers: Sunaad Anoor & Anoor Vinod Shyam \nFrom thought comes creation. The creator and created are both Devi. They have no distance from one another\, and yet they seem separate from one another. Birds take flight\, flowers bloom\, rivers flow\, mountains rise and life begins as Devi gracefully walks. The rhythm of the universe begins. \nMaharajni\nFeatured artists: Keerthana Vaidyanathan & Raghuram Rajagopalan\nComposer: Raghuram Rajagopalan \nPower in a female form\, in the modern world is often depicted without sensuality. A sensual woman in the contemporary world is objectified by commercial media. The indian goddesses hold power while also being sensual and sexual. Kali possesses supreme beauty while simultaneously exuding strength and ferocity. Maharajni\, is the ruler of the universe. She instills fear while also being the kindest and most loving. \nChoreography & Direction\nRukmini Vijayakumar \nRehearsal Directors\nPadmashree & Asokavadhani \nDancers\nRukmini Vijayakumar\nPadmashree\nAsokavadhani\nAnusha Yash\nPriyadarshini Rajendran\nSamyuktha Jujare\nSurabhi Gopal\nReanna Ranjan\nManasvee Gupta \nLight Design\nGyandev Singh \nMusic\nAmbi Subramaniam : Violin\nKeerthana Vaidyanathan : Vocals\nRaghuram Rajagopalan : Vocals\nSunaad Anoor : Percussion\nAnoor Vinod Shyam : Mridangam & Percussion \nPhotography:\nVivian Ambrose
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/the-goddess-shilpakala-vedika-hyderabad/
LOCATION:Shilpakala Vedika\, Shilpakala Vedika\,\, Hyderabad\, India
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231202T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20231117T091506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095655Z
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SUMMARY:Abducted - Unbounded Desire - Bangalore
DESCRIPTION:The Raadha Kalpa Dance Company\nAbducted\nUnbounded desire \nAn experimental Bharatanatyam solo by Rukmini Vijayakumar \nConcept & Choreography: Rukmini Vijayakumar\nVocals: Rajeev Rajagopalan\nSarangi : Sarfaraz Khan\nPercussion: Sunaad Anoor\nVocal support : Jyotsna Panicker \n\nLight design : Gyandev Singh \nThe female body is physically weaker than the male body. It is easily dominated by virtue of inherently not possessing the same amount of strength as a man. A woman’s body is projected as an object of desire repeatedly through centuries by societies. The image of a submissive\, helpless woman is repeated through history\, across cultures. It is an image that is used to sell commercial merchandise repeatedly. \nA woman almost always feels a sense of helplessness in situations of physical confrontation with a man. ‘Abducted’ is inspired by stories of abduction and abuse from India and around the world. The act of abusing someone indicates an incapacity to consider another human. It is a desire with no boundaries. Populations have begun to come to terms with degrees of abuse that exist in many forms and shapes. What have we done as societies to cultivate this kind of culture? The position of women has constantly been a point of contention at work\, in homes\, in politics\, in the field of education etc. The representation of a physically strong woman in the modern world\, in films and comics is often attached to the physical objectification of women; but a powerful woman in the workplace is shown wearing a suit with hair slicked back. Can we represent strength and power in a female body without objectification\, while also embracing the feminine? \nOne of the only archetypes of power\, carried in a female body is the image of the Indian goddess\, Kali. Kali is embraced as a figurative female energy that holds within herself the ability to annihilate evil and rejuvenate life. She is the keeper of time and space. This particular image has no objectification of the female body attached to it. Kali is sensual\, but does not cater to the male gaze as a sexual object. She is also not ‘pure’ in the sense of being devoid of sexual energy. \nAt which point does the abuse of power bring out the Kali in us. At which point does a woman’s desire materialise? When does she wield her power\, strength and take charge of her sexuality? \nRun time: 40 min\nAge: 16 yrs and above \nChoreography & dance Rukmini Vijayakumar | Music composition R Raghuram | Light design Niranjan Gokhale/ Gyan Dev SIngh | Premiered at The Attakalari Biennial 2022\n\n\n\nBooking links    \nhttps://rzp.io/l/Abducted  \nhttps://in.bookmyshow.com/events/abducted/ET00376010?webview=true
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/abducted-unbounded-desire-bangalore-2/
LOCATION:Shoonya\, 4th Floor\, Rear Wing\, Brahmananda Court\, 37\, Lal Bagh Main Rd\,\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560027
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20231117T091336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095655Z
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SUMMARY:Abducted - Unbounded Desire - Bangalore
DESCRIPTION:The Raadha Kalpa Dance Company\nAbducted\nUnbounded desire \nAn experimental Bharatanatyam solo by Rukmini Vijayakumar \nConcept & Choreography: Rukmini Vijayakumar\nVocals: Rajeev Rajagopalan\nSarangi : Sarfaraz Khan\nPercussion: Sunaad Anoor\nVocal support : Jyotsna Panicker \n\nLight design : Gyandev Singh \nThe female body is physically weaker than the male body. It is easily dominated by virtue of inherently not possessing the same amount of strength as a man. A woman’s body is projected as an object of desire repeatedly through centuries by societies. The image of a submissive\, helpless woman is repeated through history\, across cultures. It is an image that is used to sell commercial merchandise repeatedly. \nA woman almost always feels a sense of helplessness in situations of physical confrontation with a man. ‘Abducted’ is inspired by stories of abduction and abuse from India and around the world. The act of abusing someone indicates an incapacity to consider another human. It is a desire with no boundaries. Populations have begun to come to terms with degrees of abuse that exist in many forms and shapes. What have we done as societies to cultivate this kind of culture? The position of women has constantly been a point of contention at work\, in homes\, in politics\, in the field of education etc. The representation of a physically strong woman in the modern world\, in films and comics is often attached to the physical objectification of women; but a powerful woman in the workplace is shown wearing a suit with hair slicked back. Can we represent strength and power in a female body without objectification\, while also embracing the feminine? \nOne of the only archetypes of power\, carried in a female body is the image of the Indian goddess\, Kali. Kali is embraced as a figurative female energy that holds within herself the ability to annihilate evil and rejuvenate life. She is the keeper of time and space. This particular image has no objectification of the female body attached to it. Kali is sensual\, but does not cater to the male gaze as a sexual object. She is also not ‘pure’ in the sense of being devoid of sexual energy. \nAt which point does the abuse of power bring out the Kali in us. At which point does a woman’s desire materialise? When does she wield her power\, strength and take charge of her sexuality? \nRun time: 40 min\nAge: 16 yrs and above \nChoreography & dance Rukmini Vijayakumar | Music composition R Raghuram | Light design Niranjan Gokhale/ Gyan Dev SIngh | Premiered at The Attakalari Biennial 2022\n\n\n\nBooking links    \nhttps://rzp.io/l/Abducted  \nhttps://in.bookmyshow.com/events/abducted/ET00376010?webview=true
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/abducted-unbounded-desire-bangalore-1/
LOCATION:Shoonya\, 4th Floor\, Rear Wing\, Brahmananda Court\, 37\, Lal Bagh Main Rd\,\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 560027
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231110T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20231003T082012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095655Z
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SUMMARY:The Goddess - Bangalore
DESCRIPTION:The Goddess\nA Raadha kalpa Production \nBy\nRukmini Vijayakumar \nThe archetype of power\, strength and victory in india is depicted by a female form. Kali\, Devi and Durga are the forms of goddess Parvati that represent strength and power. In most cultures\, the representation of power is always held within a male form\, but the goddesses in the Hindu pantheon carry the metaphor for courage amongst various other essential aspects of life. Knowledge & creation\, wealth\, nourishment and sustenance\, strength\, power\, art\, beauty\, grace and kindness are all represented by the many goddesses. The production features three compositions that explore these various aspects of the Goddesses. \nSundari\nFeatured artist & Composer: Ambi Subramaniam \nThe indian goddesses are adorned with pearls\, rubies and diamonds\, bedecked in jewellery and draped in flowing silks. They have long hair that billows like the clouds\, beautiful voluptuous bodies\, bangles around their delicate wrists and anklets that tinkle when they walk. The goddesses are seen as sensual\, beautiful\, graceful yet powerful. \nManonmani\nFeatured artists & Composers: Sunaad Anoor & Anoor Vinod Shyam \nFrom thought comes creation. The creator and created are both Devi. They have no distance from one another\, and yet they seem separate from one another. Birds take flight\, flowers bloom\, rivers flow\, mountains rise and life begins as Devi gracefully walks. The rhythm of the universe begins. \nMaharajni\nFeatured artists: Keerthana Vaidyanathan & Raghuram Rajagopalan\nComposer: Raghuram Rajagopalan \nPower in a female form\, in the modern world is often depicted without sensuality. A sensual woman in the contemporary world is objectified by commercial media. The indian goddesses hold power while also being sensual and sexual. Kali possesses supreme beauty while simultaneously exuding strength and ferocity. Maharajni\, is the ruler of the universe. She instills fear while also being the kindest and most loving. \nChoreography & Direction\nRukmini Vijayakumar \nRehearsal Directors\nPadmashree & Asokavadhani \nDancers\nRukmini Vijayakumar\nPadmashree\nAsokavadhani\nAnusha Yash\nPriyadarshini Rajendran\nSamyuktha Jujare\nSurabhi Gopal\nReanna Ranjan\nManasvee Gupta \nLight Design\nGyandev Singh \nMusic\nAmbi Subramaniam : Violin\nKeerthana Vaidyanathan : Vocals\nRaghuram Rajagopalan : Vocals\nSunaad Anoor : Percussion\nAnoor Vinod Shyam : Mridangam & Percussion \nPhotography:\nVivian Ambrose
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/the-goddess-bangalore/
LOCATION:Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Chowdiah Memorial Hall\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, India
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231101T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20231003T081626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095656Z
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SUMMARY:Charis & Adavus (all levels) - Detroit
DESCRIPTION:The students will be introduced to Charis and Karanas and Adavus inspired by Charis. The students will be led through the experimentation and layering of Adavus with dynamic variations. They will also see how Charis can invigorate the Adavu vocabulary.\n \nOrganizer Details: \nchitrami12@gmail.com | 248-238-6519 | @dance.with.chitra | @detroitadavu
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/charis-adavus-all-levels-detroit/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231030T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231031T213000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20231003T081324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095656Z
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SUMMARY:Injury prevention and alignment (all levels) Charis & Adavus (Int-adv dancers) - Seattle\, WA
DESCRIPTION:1. Injury prevention and alignment workshop. Learning a proper warm up\, cool down\, and the mechanics of a bharatanatyam body. The intensive will not only explain the theoretical ideas of injury prevention but also how the ideas need to permeate in the body whilst dancing.\n2. Introduction to Charis and Karanas\, and adavus inspired by charis. Experimentation and layering adavus with dynamic variations\, utilising the basics of charis. A fun and dynamic class that explores the possibilities of Bharatanatyam \nFor more information email – piyali.dance@gmail.com
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/injury-prevention-and-alignment-all-levels-charis-adavus-int-adv-dancers-seattle-wa/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231029T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231029T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T212848
CREATED:20231003T081021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T095656Z
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SUMMARY:Choreography & Nritta exploration - Bay Area\, CA
DESCRIPTION:This will be a full day intensive with 3 parts focusing on adavu technique and an\nexploration of the choreographic process.\nStudents of all levels are welcome.\n•   9:00 – 11:30 am: Adavu Technique (Beginner)\n•   11:30 am – 1 pm: Nritta Choreography – Jati and\nKorwai Structure (Intermediate/Advanced)\n•   2:00 – 6:00 pm: Choreographic Inspiration &\n• Narrative Scripting (Advanced)
URL:https://dancerukmini.com/event/choreography-nritta-exploration-bay-area-ca/
LOCATION:Bay Area\, CA\, California\, CA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vaishu Raj":MAILTO:anubhavaculturalexchange@gmail.com
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