Dance classes in Irvine, California
Arpana Dance Company, directed by Ramya Harishankar and based in Irvine, California, is devoted to Bharata Natyam, the classical dance form of South India. Harishankar trained under gurus Sri Swamimalai K. Rajaratnam and Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan and works as a performer, teacher, choreographer and presenter. The organization runs a performing company alongside a school whose stated mission is to educate future generations in Bharata Natyam through movement, emotional expression, dance history and the theory of the Naatya Sastra; the name Arpana means 'offering' in Sanskrit. Students begin in small groups learning posture, movement, rhythm and gesture with staff under the director's supervision, then receive more individual coaching as they advance. The company presents traditional and contemporary work, films, podcasts and symposiums, and runs educational outreach programs.
Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance.
Erasing Borders festival will showcase Indian dance and music from September 21-23, featuring performances by renowned artists.
