About this Event
Rhythms of Tradition: An Immersive Journey through Indian Classical Dance | Odissi 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 Odissi 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, 2:00-2:30pm EST
Location: Memor 1130 - 1130 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028
Tickets: FREE. If you would like to register for the Odissi Open Level Beginner Class on Sat. July 27 from 2:45-3:15pm, you can do so here. All ages and levels welcome.
Odissi is a classical dance form from the eastern Indian state of Odisha, particularly from the region of Puri. It is characterized by its fluid movements, sculptural poses, and expressive gestures, which depict mythological stories and spiritual themes, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and temple traditions of Odisha.
Odissi artist Jeevika Bhat is a dancer and choreographer who explores the confluence of her cultures through a contemporary Indian medium. Her background is in Odissi, an East Indian classical dance form known for its nuanced storytelling and graceful fluidity, which she has been learning under the guidance of Guru Jyoti Rout. Academically, she is a graduate of UC San Diego, where she earned a BS in Mathematics with minors in Linguistics and Dance, and UC Irvine, where she earned an MFA in Dance.
*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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