Celebrating the life of Krishna

MONROE — The East-West School of Dance will present a Krishna Leela dance drama featuring colorful scenes from the life of Krishna this Saturday evening, Aug. 11, at the Blue Sky Center at the Ananda Ashram in Monroe.

This dance drama is presented in the Kathak style of North India with new musical score from India. Kathak, which means “telling a story,” is the dynamic classical dance style of North India.

Kathak dance creates a sense of splendor and power through a blending of lasya, graceful gestures and subtle facial expressions, with Tandava, a joyful, pure dance of intricate rhythms and dynamic intricate footwork.

In ancient times, the dance was performed in temples. Saturday’s performance is directed and choreographed by Pandit S.N. Charka.

About the East-West School of Dance

The East-West School of Dance was founded in 1981 at Ananda Ashram in Monroe. Its objective is to help bring about a deeper understanding and harmony between East and West for cultural enrichment and transformation. It aims to integrate traditional and modern values through education in the universal language of dance, especially Kathak dance. The school is open to students from all cultural backgrounds.

Essential information
The performance begins at 8:30 p.m.

Admission is $15 for the general public; $12 for members; family rates are available.

The Blue Sky Center at the Ananda Ashram is located at 13 Sapphire Road in Monroe.

Telephone: 845-783-7514 and/or 845-782-5575

E-mail: charkasn@yahoo.com
On the Web: www.anandaashram.org/e-w.school.of.dance

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