Samsmaranam - An All-Star Tribute! 1:30-4pm or 5-8pm
McAfee Center
Saratoga, CA
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Samsmaranam - An All-Star Tribute! 1:30-4pm or 5-8pm
Compared by American critics with Nijinsky for his "magnificent sinuous torso and arms" and with Chaplin for his "most inspired gestural acting", Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra (Guruji) is undoubtedly a legendary figure in dance throughout the world.  Often considered the founding father of Odissi, the Indian classical dance form hailing from the eastern state of Orissa, his ability to connect with an audience allowed him to reach beyond patrons of Odissi to a more global audience.  This year marks the 8th anniversary of the passing of this exceptional man, the most sought after maestro of Odissi dance; the Guru of some of the most renowned dancers of this style; an extraordinary dancer known for his perfected movements, vivid expression, and underlying devotion; a brilliant choreographer with over 200 solo pieces and over 50 dance ballets to his credit; and a master percussionist.

Srjan, the institution founded by Guru Mohapatra himself in his home state of Orissa, and Guru Shradha, his institution in the Bay Area, both dedicated to furthering his true vision, are proud to jointly co-host this year's "Samsmaranam," an annual festival in remembrance of Guruji on the anniversary of his passing.  This year, "Samsmaranam" will take place for the first time in the US and in the Bay Area, in collaboration with Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose. "Samsmaranam" also coincides with Guru Shradha's annual festival, "Kelucharan Keerti Sampradaya".

April 8, 2012: Two Different Programs
McAfee Center, 20300 Herriman Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070

Afternoon Program: 1:30-4 pm

Odissi Tribute to Guruji
Ratikant Mohapatra
Sujata Mohapatra
Jyoti Kala Mandir
Sangita Rangala
Enakshi Das Sinha
Mouli Pal
Aparupa Chatterjee
Mishka Mukherji
Esha Bandyopadhyay
Rasika Kumar
Revital Carroll
Mahika & Ambika Dubey


Evening Program: 5-8:30pm

Odissi Tribute to Guruji
Vishnu Tattva Das
Niharika Mohanty
Divya Saha

Eminent Artists Pay Tribute to Guruji
Mythili Kumar
Rathna Kumar
Anuradha Nag

Guruji's Dance Drama Dashanana
(1st performance in US after 1996)

Location

McAfee Center (View)
20300 Herriman Ave
Saratoga, CA 95070
United States

Categories

Arts > Dance

Kid Friendly: Yes!
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes!

Contact

Owner: Guru Shradha
On BPT Since: Mar 04, 2012
 
Niharika Mohanty
www.gurushradha.org