Current Activities & Upcoming Performances / 2010
| Date |
Location |
Event |
| Saturday, October 2 |
The California Club
538 South Flower Street
Los Angeles, California |
Lakshmi Iyengar performs for the Pacific Asia Museum's 33rd Annual Festival of the Autumn Moon A Night at the Taj |
| Saturday, October 30 |
Santa Monica Library
Santa Monica |
RDC performs for the Santa Monica Library, Santa Monica |
Earlier 2010 events
| Date |
Location |
Event |
| August 31, 2010 |
Western Arts Alliance Dance Showcase
Hyatt Regency
Long Beach, California |
Rangoli Dance Company along with dancers from India present excerpts from 'Shivaya' |
August 29, 2010
Sun, 4:00 pm |
Scherr Forum Theatre
in the Thousand Oaks
Civic Arts Plaza
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks.
Box office: 805 449 2787
Buy Tickets |
See Below
Bharatanatyam Performance 4:00 pm & Shivaya 6:00 pm |
August 28, 2010
Sat, 5:00pm |
Nate Holden
Performing Arts Center
4718 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles.
Box office: 323-964-9766
Buy Tickets |
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Rangoli Foundation, the Rangoli Dance Company (RDC) presents traditional Bharatanatyam dances and the premiere of a new work ‘Shivaya’ by RDC creator and choreographer Malathi Iyengar. Performing artists from India include: Krishna Chari, Renjith Babu Choorakkad, Gurumurthy G., Prakash Hegde, Murali Mohan Kalvakalva, Kirti Ramgopal, Nandakumar Unnikrishnan, & Parshwanath Upadhye. The performances will also include long time Rangoli collaborators Ronald Burton and Navia Natarajan Menon.
Concert information: malathisiyengar@gmail.com or 818 384 1954
Bharatanatyam Performance 5:00 pm & Shivaya 7:00 pm |
August 22, 2010
Sun, 4:00 pm |
Scherr Forum Theatre
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oaks, Ca. |
Arangetram (solo dance debut) of Chirag Swarna and Dhruv Swarna, disciples of Malathi Iyengar
Admission is by invitation
kswarna@verizon.net |
August 21, 2010
Sat, 6:00 pm |
Cypress College Auditorium, Cypress College, Cypress |
Arangetram (solo dance debut) of Sanam Chalan, disciple of Malathi Iyengar
Admission is by invitation
sschalan@yahoo.com |
August 15, 2010
Sun, 2:00 pm |
Hindu Temple
of Southern California
1600 Las Virgenes
Malibu, Ca 91302
Information: 818 880 5552, 818 384 1954 |
Rangoli Dance Company and artists from India present 'Gods & Goddesses' featuring Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and folk dance styles, depicting enthralling stories of the gods and goddesses of India. |
August 7, 2010
Sat, 6:00 pm |
New performing Arts Center, California State University, Northridge. |
Arangetram (solo dance debut) of Anisha Rao, disciple of Malathi Iyengar
Admission is by invitation
rao.s@sbcglobal.net |
| August 1 - 14 |
Rangoli Space,
Sherman Oaks, Ca
For information regarding location, schedule, and fee, please call or write:
818 384 1954 or malathisiyengar@gmail.com |
Yoga Workshop
Renjith Babu Choorakkad
(Instructor from Chennai, India)
Rangoli Foundation presents a unique series of Yoga workshops during summer with
Renjith Babu Choorkkad at the Rangoli Space, Sherman Oaks, Ca. Renjith combines
strong and focused instruction with a discerning eye directed to the needs of each
individual. His expertise in the applications of Yoga asanas enables him to craft simple
and effective movement sequences.
Flyer |
July 31, 2010
Sat, 7:00 pm |
Zalk Theatre
on the campus of the Besant Hill School in Upper Ojai
Information: 805-646-3381
or e-mail artcenter@beatricewood.com
beatricewood.com |
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts & Happy Valley Foundation will present the Rangoli Dance Company and artists from India, performing 'Gods & Goddesses'. The company will perform in the Bharatanatyam and Folk dance styles, depicting enthralling stories of the gods and goddesses of India. |
| July 11 - 25 |
Rangoli Space,
Sherman Oaks, Ca
For information regarding location, schedule, and fee, please call or write:
818 384 1954 or malathisiyengar@gmail.com |
Yoga Workshop
Renjith Babu Choorakkad
(Instructor from Chennai, India)
Rangoli Foundation presents a unique series of Yoga workshops during summer with
Renjith Babu Choorkkad at the Rangoli Space, Sherman Oaks, Ca. Renjith combines
strong and focused instruction with a discerning eye directed to the needs of each
individual. His expertise in the applications of Yoga asanas enables him to craft simple
and effective movement sequences.
Flyer |
June 27,
Sun, 2:00 pm |
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, Hollywood, Ca |
Rangoli Annual Dance Showcase featuring students of Malathi Iyengar |
2009 events
| Date |
Location |
Event |
| October 10, 2009 |
Music Center Plaza,
Los Angeles, Ca |
Lakshmi Iyengar offers Bharatanatyam classes as a part of the 'A Taste of Dance', Active Arts program at the Music Center. |
| September 27, 11:30 am |
Rangoli Space,
Sherman Oaks, Ca |
Vijayadashami Celebrations |
| August 16 - August 30, 2009 |
Rangoli Space,
Sherman Oaks, Ca |
Abhinaya, art of expression and Folk Dance Workshops by visiting artists from India Bragha Bessell and Murali Mohan Kalvakalva. Bharatanatyam Technique Workshops by Malathi Iyengar and Lakshmi Iyengar. |
August 15
Sat, 6:00 pm |
California State University, Northridge, California |
Arangetram (solo dance debut) of Malathi Iyengar's disciple, Nishitha Vishwanathan
|
August 1
Sat, 6:00 pm |
Pepperdine University, Malibu, California |
Arangetram (solo dance debut) of Malathi Iyengar's disciple, Akshaya Sekhar
|
June 28
following 'Paintings of the Divine' |
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
4800 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, California
Tickets: Presale $15 / Door $20
Online Purchase & Box Office: www.BGTtix.com
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre - 323 644 6272
Concert Information - 818 384 1954 |
The Dancing Ganesha & The Heroic Hanuman: Unveiling new works of art by Suresh Iyengar.
For more information, see press release. |
June 28
Sun, 6:00 pm |
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
4800 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, California
Tickets: Presale $15 / Door $20
Online Purchase & Box Office: www.BGTtix.com
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre - 323 644 6272
Concert Information - 818 384 1954 |
Rangoli Dance Company presents Paintings of the Divine, an evening of Bharatanatyam performance extolling the noble kings and gods of India.
Choreography – Malathi Iyengar
Lighting Design – Eileen Cooley
Costumes – Lakshmi Iyengar
Set Design – Suresh Iyengar |
April 11
Sat, 7:00 pm |
California State University, Fullerton
Hope Auditorium
2500 E. Nutwood Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831 |
RDC member Anjali Gopalan performs Bharatanatyam for
India International Club |
March 17
Tue, 4:00 pm |
California Institute for the Arts
Department of Critical Studies
24700 McBean Parkway
Valencia, California 91355
661.255.1050 |
Bharatanatyam Lecture, Demonstration, and Performance by Malathi Iyengar and Lakshmi Iyengar |
February 22
Sun |
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, California. 323 644 6272 / www.bgttix.com |
Rangoli Dance Company members Sheila Aula and Anjali Gopalan perform Bharatanatyam Dances for the Gold Award Film Fest. |
| January 25 |
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Malathi Iyengar, choreographer and artistic director of Rangoli Foundation will be awarded the prestigious Hind Rattan Award on the eve of India's Republic Day, at the 28th International Congress of Non Resident Indians in New Delhi & Jaipur.
Given by the NRI Welfare Society of India, the Hind Rattan Award (Jewel of India) honors Malathi Iyengar for her outstanding achievement and contribution in art & culture.
Lakshmi Iyengar performs Bharatanatyam at the 28th International Congress of Non Resident Indians.
www.nriwelfaresociety.com |
2008 events
| Date |
Location |
Event |
| Saturday, Dec 27, 6:00 pm |
J S S Auditorium
1st Main, 8th Block
Jayanagar, Bangalore 560082.
sadhak100@hotmail.com
malathisiyengar@gmail.com |
Arangetram (solo dance debut) of Kalpa Viswanadhan, disciple of Malathi Iyengar. |
| Saturday, Oct 11, 4:00 pm |
IYILA
1835 South La Cienega Blvd
310-558-8212 institute@iyila.org www.iyila.org |
Rangoli Dance Company, southern California's exquisite dance ensemble presents 'Splendor of Indian Dance' featuring Bharatanatyam (classical dance of India) and folk dances as a part of the grand opening celebrations of the Iyengar Yoga Institue of Los Angeles. The dance performance pays homage to sage Patanjali and Lord Shiva.
Artistic Direction - Malathi Iyengar & Lakshmi Iyengar
Set Design - Suresh Iyengar
Costume Design - Lakshmi Iyengar |
| Saturday, Oct 4 |
Rangoli Space, Sherman Oaks, California |
Vijayadashami Celebrations. Rangoli Dancers perform in honor of the ten day festival called Navaratri. The auspicious 10th day (Vijayadashami) also commemorates the triumph of good over evil. |
| Saturday, Sept 13 |
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
Los Angeles, Ca.
Tickets – 1800 595 4TIX
www.ladanceinvitational.org |
Rangoli Dance Company lead dancers Lakshmi Iyengar and Shaheen Sheik perform for the 9th Annual Los Angeles Dance Invitational |
| Thursday, Aug 14, 7:30 pm |
Levitt Pavilion
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles
www.levittpavilionlosangeles.org
213-384-5701 |
Rangoli Dance Company along with guest artists from India performs two works for the Levitt Pavilion 2008 Summer Concert Season: : 'Love Lyrics' and 'Ankle Bells & Painted Faces', featuring classical and folk dances of India. Levitt Pavilion is hosting for the first time a southern California based Indian dance company. |
| Saturday, Aug 9 |
Main Stage, Santa Monica College
1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Admission: Door $25 / Adv $20 / Student, Senior, and DRC members $15 / Group of 10 or more - $15 per person
Information: 818 788 6860, malathisiyengar@gmail.com |
Rangoli Dance Company along with guest artists from India presents
Patanjali: Legends of Yoga and Dance
Unwritten Rhythms: 7:30 pm
Patanjali Dance Concert: 8:00 pm. |
| Sunday, Aug 3, 12:00 pm |
Shiva Complex
Hindu Temple Society of southern California
1600 Las Virgenes Canyon Rd
Calabasas, CA 91302
Phone: 818 880 5552 |
Rangoli Dance Company along with artists from India present
'Love Lyrics' featuring Classical and Folk Dances of India. The performance celebrates the supreme human emotion 'Love'. Dancers using their technical and interpretive skills depict love for a Man / Woman, Child, God, and Nature. |
| Sunday, July 27 |
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, Hollywood, Ca |
Arangetram (solo dance debut) of Malathi Iyengar's disciple, Sumathi N. R.
|
| Saturday, July 26 |
Zalk Theatre
8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Ojai, Ca.
www.beatricewood.com, www.happyvalleyfdn.org
Information: 805-646-3381 |
Presented by the Happy Valley Cultural Center and the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, Rangoli Dance Company presents 'Love Lyrics' featuring Classical and Folk Dances of India. The performance celebrates the supreme human emotion 'Love'. Dancers using their technical and interpretive skills depict love for a Man / Woman, Child, God, and Nature. Rangoli Dancers are joined by musicians and dancers from India. |
| Saturday, July 19, 6:00 pm |
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, Hollywood, Ca |
Arangetram (solo dance debut) of Malathi Iyengar's disciple, Anjali Gopalan.
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| Saturday, July 13, 6:00 pm |
The Edye Second Space
SMC Performing Arts Center
1310 11th Street
Santa Monica, CA.
Phone: (310) 434-3414
www.smc.edu/madison
Tickets & Reservation: lakshmiyengar@gmail.com, malathisiyengar@gmail.com / 818-788-6860
Admission: $15 |
Rangoli Festival of Solos
Featured Dancer: Lakshmi Iyengar
Malathi Iyengar – Dance Conductor
Musician from India: Nandakumar U. - Vocal, Gurumurthy G. - Percussion, and Vivek V. - Flute.
Guest Dancer: Navia Natarajan |
| Saturday, July 12, 7:00 pm |
The Edye Second Space
SMC Performing Arts Center
1310 11th Street
Santa Monica, CA.
Phone: (310) 434-3414
www.smc.edu/madison
Tickets & Reservation:
hemaiyer@sbcglobal.net / 818-577-8434
nagarkatti@hotmail.com / 805-493-0540
Admission: $15 |
Rangoli Festival of Solos
Featured Dancers: Hema Iyer & Karisma Nagarkatti.
Malathi Iyengar – Dance Conductor
Musicians from India: Nandakumar U. - Vocal, Gurumurthy G. - Percussion, and Vivek V. - Flute. |
| Saturday, July 5, 6:00 pm |
California State University, Northridge, Ca |
Arangetram (solo dance debut) of Malathi Iyengar's disciple, Shilpa Mantri.
Admission is by Invitation. |
| Saturday, June 28, 7:00 pm & Sunday, June 29, 2:00 pm |
National Center for the Preservation of Democracy
111 N. Central Ave, Los Angeles, Ca 90012.
www.artwallah.org, www.ncdemocracy.org |
RDC lead dancers Lakshmi Iyengar & Shaheen Sheik perform for 2008 Art Wallah festival |
| Sunday, June 22, 4:00 pm |
Rangoli Space
14802 Huston St, Sherman Oaks, Ca
Tickets & Reservation:
shaheen@shaheensheik.com / 310- 600-4743
Admission: $15 / Limited Seating |
Rangoli Festival of Solos
Featured Dancer: Shaheen Sheik
Evening concludes with 'Sonorous Strings of Sarod', classical music by Shaheen Sheik and her guru David Trasoff. |
| Saturdday, June 21, 4:00 pm |
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
4800 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, Ca. |
Rangoli Annual Dance Showcase featuring students of all levels. |
| May |
Winchester Thurston School
555 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
Lakshmi Iyengar offers lecture, demonstration, and workshop featuring Indian classical dance. |
| April - May |
Santa Monica College
1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, Ca |
Choreographic Residency - Malathi Iyengar creates new work for SMC Dance majors. |
| April 22 – 27 |
IFFLA (Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles), Arc Light, Hollywood
Tickets & Information - www.indianfilmfestival.org |
Rangoli Dance Company is proud to co present the film 'Dil To Pagal Hai' featuring award winning actress Madhuri Dixit, IFFLA's 2008 Tribute Honoree.
Dil To Pagal Hai (My Heart is Crazy) / India/1997/180min/35mm / Hindi with English subtitles. |
| Thursday, April 24 |
Santa Monica College
1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, Ca |
Master Class by Malathi Iyengar for the SMC Dance Department's 'Master of Dance Series'. |
| Sunday, March 30, 2:00 pm |
El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 760-0408 |
Hosted by Malathi Iyengar (Artistic Director, Rangoli Dance Company) and Lee Meriwether ("All My Children"),
Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival celebrates 15th Anniversary!!
"Shades of Love" features Laxmi Chandrashekar, renowned theatre artist from Bangalore, India.
"Singarevva and the Palace" - This narrative theatre piece by Laxmi Chandrasekhar depicts the folkloric story of a rural belle of India exploited by her father, husband and servant.
www.lawtf.com |
| Wednesday, February 20 |
Department of World Arts & Cultures
University of California, Los Angeles. Ca |
Guest Lecture and Master Class by Malathi Iyengar
(for WAC 23 B taught by Professor Emma Lewis Thomas) |
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