Bharata Natyam - Classical Indian Hindu Temple Dance
"When the genius of the dance is touched by the hands of God." (Dauphine Libre)
Bharata Natyam originated over 3000 years ago in a Hindu Temple in South India. It was first danced by the Devadasis, handmaidens of God. The dance is an invocation, a prayer to the deities.
Rhythmic and intricate footwork, elegant hand gestures, vibrant expressions entice you to the ancient land of India where the Gods and Goddesses still abide.
Shakti was trained from the age of 3 under her mother, VasantaMala who was the first Japanese to introduce Indian Dance to Japan. She has performed worldwide. Shakti is noted for her dynamic and powerful dance and her perfect footwork.
Presented by: Shakti & The Garage International
Born in Japan to an Indian father & a Japanese mother, her mother, VasantaMala was the first Japanese woman to bring Indian Classical Dance to Japan. Shakri was trained in dance by her mother and yoga by her father. She got her MA from Columbia University, New York in Indian Philosophy which is at the basis of all her dances. She has created a unique hybrid of dance combining her 2 cultures with the 3rd culture she was educated in. She has performed worldwide to critical acclaim in major theatres such as Lincoln Center NY, Berkley Zellerbach, Russian Concert Hall, Lenin Theatre, New National Theatre Tokyo as well as Edinburgh Fringe who called her "Queen of the Fringe" and awarded her "Spirit of the Fringe" 2 times. "No boundaries & borders for this unique artist." Scotsman
Sessions
Ticket Prices
Full price:
$35.00
BankSA Cardholder:
$26.25
Concession: $30.00
Schools Program: $15.00
Companion Card: $0.00
Prices may not be available on all sessions
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1 Venue
The Garage International @ Adelaide Town Hall
The Garage International @ Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William St, Entry via Pirie St or Paul Kelly Laneways UN, Adelaide, Kaurna
Please enter via the laneway on Pirie Street or next to the Pilgrim Church on Flinders Street. Our venue is an independent structure located in the back of the main Town Hall building. It is not easily accesible from King William Street. Posters on A-Frames are on Pirie and Flinders Streets to guide you.
- Step-free mobility aid access through an alternative entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Visual Content
- Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language