Samskriti: An Odissi Recital May 20, 2006

An Odissi recital, featuring the students of Niharika Mohanty and Shruti, with a special performance by Niharika Mohanty, prominent disciple of Late Padmabhibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.

Experience the lyrical grace of this delightful dance form, in an intimate setting, at two upcoming Bay Area performances.

In San Francisco on Saturday, May 20th at 7.30 pm
Cultural Integration Fellowship, 2650 Fulton Street @ 3rd Ave, San Francisco, CA Map

In Berkeley on Sunday, May 21st at 4pm
8th Street Studio, 2525 8th Street @ Dwight Ave, Berkeley, CA Map

Also look for a South Bay performance coming up on August 26th

Tickets: $10 Advance, $12 at Door, $2 Student/ Senior Discount.

For Tickets and Information contact: Jane (415) 482-7720, Smeeta (415) 377-4357, Barnali (510) 520-0545

Odissi is a classical dance form from the East Indian state of Orissa. It is characterized by the juxtaposition of fluid torso movements and strong footwork that also give the dance it's unique lyrical grace. Rooted in spirituality and performed to haunting music, the dance evokes the forms and sensuality of the temple sculptures of its native Orissa.