Jayanthi Raman's Navarasa Kalinga Nartana

Experience the Magic of Indian Dance with Jayanthi Raman

Jayanthi Raman Dance Company presents NAVARASA Kalinga Nardana, an Indian dance theater production that brings to life the ancient story of Lord Krishna’s battle and triumph over the serpent Kalinga (Kaliya). Experience this timeless tale of Lord Krishna’s victory through the art of dance, as Navarasa Dance of India showcases the theme of Navarasa – the nine moods codified in dance literature, Natya Sastra.

The battle between the snake Kaliya and Lord Krishna has been passed down through many generations. The dance is choreographed using Bharatha Natyam and the rarely seen Chau classical dance styles, along with folk and contemporary dances from India. With an exceptional original music score, this production is unique in its concept, instrumentation, and choreography. The performance will feature male and female dancers from India and the US, part of the Jayanthi Raman and Company repertoire.

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About the Performer-Choreographer:

Jayanthi Raman is a classical Indian dance performer, master artist, and choreographer whose contemporary approach to classicism is provocative in our cultural environment. She has an extensive and impressive critically acclaimed career spanning over four decades.

Raman has become a recognized persona, known as a ‘cultural treasure, ”world-class dancer,’ and, ‘scholar’ according to Oregonian DANCE Magazine. She has a strong reputation as the Gold standard of Indian dance in the Northwest. Using the Indian classical dance form Bharatha Natyam as the starting point for her exploration, Raman creates thought-provoking work and performances. Her enthusiasm to take risks and explore unpredictable and complex movements has established her as an exciting and groundbreaking choreographer in the United States.

Her collaborative works with virtuoso musicians and dancers speak to the volume of work she has as an intercultural and cross-cultural performer. Raman’s innovative performance with MacArthur Genius fellow New York-based jazz drummer Dafnis Prieto earned rave reviews. Raman has received several awards, recognizing her as one of the foremost performers and choreographers of Indian dance nationally.