Nrityagram Dance Ensemble of India Performs 'Odissi' at The Moore Theatre

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Nrityagram Dance Ensemble of India at The Moore Theatre in Seattle on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Performing "Odissi," a traditional temple dance from Northeast India characterized by sensuousness and lyricism. With movements that reflect the motifs of Orissa temple sculptures, "Odissi" captures drum rhythms, melodies, as well as the poetic meaning of songs taken from the vast canon of Oriya music. It speaks of love and union, between human and divine, transporting viewers to enchanted worlds.

Dating as far back as the second century BC, "Odissi" is one of the oldest dance traditions in the world. Dancers live and study in the village of Nrityagram outside of Bangalore. Nrityagram Dance Ensemble has toured the US annually since 1996, and also performs throughout Europe and the Middle and Far East.

STG partners with Kirkland Performance Center for the first time to offer two community programs open to the public. Programs will be held at Kirkland Performance Center at 350 Kirkland Ave. Kirkland, WA 98033.

MASTER CLASS
What: Introduction to Odissi Classical Indian Dance
When: Thursday, April 15, 2010, 4:30-6:00pm
Cost: $15; Pre-registration strongly recommended.
To register: email Liz Young at LizY@stgpresents.org or call 206-315-8009.
Description: An Introduction to Odissi that includes a demonstration of the language of the dance and of dance pieces. This is an opportunity to learn very basic phrases of pure Odissi movement and the isolated body training specific to Odissi.

Lecture/Demonstration
When: Thursday, April 15, 2010, 7:30-8:30pm
Cost: FREE; Open to the public (RSVP recommended)
RSVP: email Liz Young at LizY@stgpresents.org or call 206-315-8009.
Description: An Introduction to Odissi that includes a demonstration of the language of the dance and of dance pieces, the lecture/demonstration provides an opportunity for participation and interaction with the dancers and serves as a vital aid to better understanding of a performance.

Tickets: Nrityagram Dance Ensemble of India tickets are $25.00 - $60.00 and are on sale now. Purchase tickets online at www.stgpresents.org, by phone at (877) 784-4849, in person at The Paramount Theatre box office, Monday through Friday 10:00am-6:00pm and The Paramount and Moore Theatre venue kiosks, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Group sales are available through STG's Group Sales Hotline at (206)315-8054. The Moore Theatre is located at 1932 Second Ave in downtown Seattle.

About STG: STG is the 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization that operates the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres in Seattle, Washington. Our mission is to make diverse performing arts and education an integral part of our region's cultural identity while keeping these two landmark venues alive and vibrant.

STG presents a range of performances from Broadway, off-Broadway, dance and jazz to comedy, concerts of all genres, speakers and family shows - at both historic theatres in Seattle and venues throughout the Puget Sound and Portland, Oregon.

About Kirkland Performance Center: KPC provides cultural enrichment by offering a home for the presentation, support and promotion of the performing arts. Located in downtown Kirkland, this 402-seat theatre hosts an average of 300 music, theatre and dance performances each year from acclaimed regional, national and International Artists. In addition to presenting performing arts, KPC conducts educational outreach programs through "A World of Arts," a program designed to bring visiting artists into the classrooms for in-depth workshops. KPC also hosts a variety of community programs, including "Kids-at-Play," an opportunity for students to perform in a professional setting at KPC. For more information and to review upcoming performances, please visit www.kpcenter.org.

 

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