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The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble and the Chitrasena Dance Company will perform in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad in La Jolla on March 20 and 21.
Nrityagram and Chitrasena Dance
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he Nrityagram Dance Ensemble, together with the Chitrasena Dance Company, will make their San Diego debuts presented by La Jolla Music Society for two nights in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad in La Jolla on March 20 and 21. In a cultural dialogue delivered through movement and music, these two worldrenowned dance companies present a fusion of classical and cultural dance, diving deep into historical and cultural roots of India’s Odissi Dance and Sri Lankan Kandyan Dance. The work engages in a conversation
between the distinct dance traditions and movement vocabularies of each country, in the second cross-cultural collaboration between these two acclaimed companies. More than a dance company, Nrityagram was founded as a school devoted to Indian dance. The all-female ensemble’s daily life of intensive training and meditation brings to the stage compelling captivating performances that are at once sensual and lyrical, accompanied by live music. Led by Artistic Director Surupa Sen, the company has achieved worldwide critical acclaim, performing globally
including an annual tour to the United States. Founded by Guru Chitrasena in 1943, the Chitrasena Dance Company has always been at the forefront of transforming the traditional arts landscape of Sri Lanka. Chitrasena is recognized for rescuing the traditional dances that were confined to village settings and presenting them to audiences in Sri Lanka and across the world. Today the dance school and company continue to forge new paths and create the benchmark for Sri Lankan dance the world over. TheConrad.org
FLYING HIGH A very acrobatic canine pet named Jasmine enjoyed the warmer springtime weather as she gleefully leaped for her ball in her backyard during a recent fun off-leash play session in Scripps Ranch. (photo by Lisa Shadburn)
FLAG FOOTBALL ACTION Young players participating in the NFL Flag San Diego flag football league enjoy the action during a game between the Bills and the Titans in the 3-4 grade division championship at Meadowbrook Middle School on Feb. 9. The Bills were victorious. (photo by Lisa Shadburn)
MARDI GRAS FUN Performers dazzle the crowd during SeaWorld San Diego’s Mardi Gras high energy celebration on Feb. 10. (photo by Lisa Shadburn)