About this Event
Rhythms of Tradition: An Immersive Journey through Indian Classical Dance | Kathak Performance and Meet the Artist. Join us at Memor 1130 for our new exhibition focused on ancient Indian culture and our interactive workshops that will immerse you in the storied art form of Indian Classical Dance. In this free event, you will have a chance to enjoy a free Kathak performance by a professionally trained dancer and meet and greet the artist afterwards. Free access to the museum exhibition is included with registration. We hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, July 27th, 3:30-4:00pm EST
Location: Memor 1130 - 1130 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028
Tickets: FREE. All ages and levels welcome.
Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, specifically from the states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Known for its intricate footwork, expressive gestures, and captivating spins, it blends rhythm, grace, and storytelling to narrate epics and folklore, representing the vibrant culture and heritage of these regions.
Kathak artist Amanjeet holds a B.A in Business Management and has been dancing for over 20 years. A native New Yorker, she began her training in the Indian classical dance form Kathak, under the guidance of her guru, Abha Bhatnager Roy. She has worked within different styles such as Bhangra, Contemporary, Bollywood, Folk and Bharatnatyam, of which she trained under the guidance of Komala Kumari Devi in 2013. Amanjeet continues to conduct dance/lecture demonstrations for the Board of Ed. programs with NYC schools and assist in facilitating workshops in NYC Public Libraries to educate children and adults about Indian culture and dance. In 2023, she performed in the 'Song of Joy', an autobiographical Off-Broadway play by Carol Mazhuvencheril. She has recently completed her Rang Manch Pravesh (Kathak Dance Graduation). Currently, she is a Sr. student at Srijan Dance Center, NY, and a Teaching Artist at Ajna Dance Company.
*This exhibition and related events are organized in partnership with Shri Saneeswara Temple, Navatman Dance, and Rasa Collab.
Memor NYC is a Manhattan-based organization dedicated to sharing and presenting Asian cultures to the general public through special exhibitions, interactive cultural relic IPs and community-oriented events. Pioneering local and internationship museum experiences at the intersection of art, culture and technology, Memor is currently preparing to establish Memor Museum of asian Culture on the Upper East Side.
Shri Saneeswara Temple: The Shri Navagraha Devasthanam of North America Inc., a non-profit organization registered in the state of New York, has been formed with a vision to create temples fostering the Vedic culture and heritage of spiritual philosophy in North America, this project will have 9 branch temples that will be established in major cities of United States of America. the temple will have its roots that emerge from the power of the teachings of Hinduism, the most ancient way of life. this project seeks to create a temple, a unique community space that can house, inspire, disseminate, and support coming generations and elevate the understanding of spirituality. the first of the 9 temples of Navagraha Devasthanam is dedicated to lord Saneeswara and has been consecrated in the city of New York. this is the ‘first’ Saneeswara temple in the world outside India.
Navatman: Navatman Dance, led by artistic director Sahasra Sambamoorthi, is a Bharatanatyam and Kathak dance company based in New York City whose mission is to connect our individual experiences through the mediums of the traditional stories and dance styles of India. With every show, we emphasize the audience-performer connection to create a special experience that stays with the viewer for years to come.
Rasa.Collab: At Rasa, we’re on a vibrant journey through the heart and heritage of India, where age-old art forms meet the creative spirit of today. Dive into the world where colors, patterns, and stories weave together to create a tapestry of culture, all in the form of captivating design products, and the voice of the rising artist of our times.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Memor 1130, 1130 Madison Avenue, New York, United States
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