by sutra foundation | Oct 27, 2023 | Archival, Performances, Sutra Foundation
Dear Friends, The last performance at Nagahama, marked the end of a successful Japan tour of Jaya Ram. Seven members of Sutra have just left Japan early this morning to return to Malaysia leaving the rest (6 dancers) to engage in 4 other performances of ‘Invitation to...
by sutra foundation | Oct 23, 2023 | Archival, Lecture Demonstration, Performances, Sutra Foundation, Workshops
Dear Friends, Sutra workshop this evening (22/10/23) in Kyoto, organised by odissi dancer/teacher Sachiko Murakami was a lovely, lively & smooth affair. About 30 participants attended. With 14 from Sutra’s side, the studio was sufficiently packed. Most...
by sutra foundation | Oct 23, 2023 | Archival, Festivals, Performances, Sutra Academy, Sutra Dance Theatre, Sutra Foundation
Dear Friends, The Odissi Parents’ Day yesterday (22/10/23) displayed the talents of a number of upcoming Odissi dancers, who are the next in line. The senior class has invested a lot of effort and hard work. They have shown improvement through their dedication and...
by sutra foundation | Oct 23, 2023 | Archival, Festivals, Performances, Sutra Academy, Sutra Dance Theatre, Sutra Foundation
Dear Friends, The Sutra Parents’ Day for bharatanatyam continued on this auspicious week of Navarathri as scheduled although most of us, are presently in Japan. Under the capable hands of teachers, Rathimalar and Ishwar, helped by other senior dancers, the Parents’...
by sutra foundation | Oct 20, 2023 | Archival, Festivals, Performances, Sutra Academy, Sutra Dance Theatre, Sutra Foundation
Dear Friends, The Parents’ Day for Sutra odissi classes OD 4 & OD 5, was beautifully captured in this brief video during the auspicious day of Navarathri. The ‘making of a dancer’ is a marathon and not a sprint – and one can see improvements made by the...
by sutra foundation | Oct 19, 2023 | Archival, Performances, Sutra Foundation
Dear Friends, Sutra is set on its Japan Tour where the Foundation will perform Jaya Ram and Invitation to Odissi.The tour is presented by The Consulate General of India, Osaka-Kobe. The 15 strong Malaysian entourage consists of 13 dancers, with Sivarajah Natarajan...