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Ragamala Dance presents Yathra (Journey)
Reviews, Television and Features
Reviews, Television and Features
The Skinny
Gareth K Vile Speaks to a Company Who are
Determined to Update the Classical Heritage
without Loosing its Riches
"From America Ragamala Dance are famed for
their contemporary vision of the Indian classical
dance Bharatanatyam. Through Mother-daughter
Artistic Directors Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna
Ramaswamy's, Ragamala work with this ancient
tradition to express ideas of joy and spiritual
growth, updating the form without loosing touch
with its rich heritage...."
FULL STORY
Gareth K Vile Speaks to a Company Who are
Determined to Update the Classical Heritage
without Loosing its Riches
"From America Ragamala Dance are famed for
their contemporary vision of the Indian classical
dance Bharatanatyam. Through Mother-daughter
Artistic Directors Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna
Ramaswamy's, Ragamala work with this ancient
tradition to express ideas of joy and spiritual
growth, updating the form without loosing touch
with its rich heritage...."
FULL STORY
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BroadwayBaby
*****
Dance That Will Move The Depths of Your Soul
"The world-class Ragamala Dance Company
returns to the Edinburgh Fringe this year with a
soul-moving performance of South Indian
Classical Bharatanatyam dance. Their
programme this year is made up of three pieces,
each portraying different aspects of
Bharatanatyam..."
FULL STORY
*****
Dance That Will Move The Depths of Your Soul
"The world-class Ragamala Dance Company
returns to the Edinburgh Fringe this year with a
soul-moving performance of South Indian
Classical Bharatanatyam dance. Their
programme this year is made up of three pieces,
each portraying different aspects of
Bharatanatyam..."
FULL STORY
Ragamala Dance presents Europe Premiere of Yathra at the Festival
of Spirituality and Peace
"Ragamala Dance has been featured at prestigious festivals and
theaters worldwide for its contemporary presentation of
Bharatanatyam and for carrying Bharatanatyam into the 21st century
while respecting its rich tradition. Following their acclaimed 2008
Fringe engagement, Ragamala presents the European premiere of
YATHRA (Journey) which
explores the intricacies of the human journey-from the dawn of birth to
the twilight of life..."
FULL STORY
Edinburgh Festival Insider
****
Absolutely Transfixed by the Sensory Allure
and Spiritual Elegance
"Appearing as part of the Festival of Spirituality &
Peace, Yathra (Journey) is an original piece by
Ragamala Dance. The company specialise in a
modernisation of Bharatanatyam, a classical
form of Indian dance, without compromising its
rich and spiritual heritage. Artistic director Ranee
Ramaswamy and her talented co-dancers
infuses this blend of old and new with unique
grace and energetic fluidity, resulting in
something quite beautiful to behold..."
FULL STORY
****
Absolutely Transfixed by the Sensory Allure
and Spiritual Elegance
"Appearing as part of the Festival of Spirituality &
Peace, Yathra (Journey) is an original piece by
Ragamala Dance. The company specialise in a
modernisation of Bharatanatyam, a classical
form of Indian dance, without compromising its
rich and spiritual heritage. Artistic director Ranee
Ramaswamy and her talented co-dancers
infuses this blend of old and new with unique
grace and energetic fluidity, resulting in
something quite beautiful to behold..."
FULL STORY
The Edinburgh Evening News
Spirituality and Peace Celebrated at Festival
Launch
"THE Festival of Spirituality and Peace is to hold its
official launch this weekend.
Now celebrating its fifth year, the free opening
event features music and dance on the theme of
"The Call of Home" and will include special guests
Hardeep Singh Kohli, performance poet Elspeth
Murray, Ragamala Dancers, concert pianist
Aleksander Kudajczyk, St John's Choir and many
others.
The festival will be formally opened at the launch
event by Kenny MacAskill MSP, Cabinet Secretary
for Justice in the Scottish Government."
FULL STORY
Spirituality and Peace Celebrated at Festival
Launch
"THE Festival of Spirituality and Peace is to hold its
official launch this weekend.
Now celebrating its fifth year, the free opening
event features music and dance on the theme of
"The Call of Home" and will include special guests
Hardeep Singh Kohli, performance poet Elspeth
Murray, Ragamala Dancers, concert pianist
Aleksander Kudajczyk, St John's Choir and many
others.
The festival will be formally opened at the launch
event by Kenny MacAskill MSP, Cabinet Secretary
for Justice in the Scottish Government."
FULL STORY
BBC
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TELEVISION
The British Theatre Guide
****
Mesmerizing Piece, Inspiring Awe
"...Beginning with a joyful, energetic opening
piece, moving to a single dancer depicting a
devotee searching for a glimpse of the statue of
Lord Krishna, to ending with a dance of lively
energy..."
FULL STORY
****
Mesmerizing Piece, Inspiring Awe
"...Beginning with a joyful, energetic opening
piece, moving to a single dancer depicting a
devotee searching for a glimpse of the statue of
Lord Krishna, to ending with a dance of lively
energy..."
FULL STORY
New Tang Dynasty Television
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