Sunday, November 22, 12 pm

Documentary Films on Indian Dance

Rhythmic Echoes & Reflections

Producer: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Featuring Shobhana Narayan & Dancers

The film is an attempt to draw upon the creative unity among different dance styles:

Kathak, Flamenco, Tap Dancing, and Ballet

Rhythmic Expressions

a short documentary film that gives a holistic and comprehensive overview of the temple art form Bharatanatyam. Bharatanatyam is an ancient timeless Classical Dance style from southern India which encompasses dance, music, language, mathematics, religion, and spirituality.  Produced locally in Maryland with funding from Prince George's Arts Council in 2001, this film has been scripted and directed byShobha Subramanian with assistance from Jayamangala dancers/musicians and Image-in-asian television.   The film was screened at the 17th World Congress for Dance Research in Greece in Oct. 2003. The film is a must-see for all.