Join us at the Smithsonian

Saturdays June 13/20 at 1 pm (Adults).  Sundays June 14/21 at 3:30 pm (Families) Sackler pavilion, Smithsonian (1050 Independance Avenue).  Interactive workshop exploring Anish Kapoor’s steel sculpture S-Curve.

Daniel Phoenix Singh will be leading an interactive workshop in collaboration with the Freer and Sackler, Smithsonian exploring the relationship between sculpture and dance. The Sensual S: Form and Movement, is designed for participants to experience the intersections of sculpture, body, and environment. Interact with the shiny surfaces of Anish Kappor’s steel sculpture S-Curve as well as with the Indian sculpture in the Sackler Gallery to explore how scale, shape, and form reflect and distort perceptions. Join Singh and senior company members for this unique experience.
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Reception Celebrating the Honorable Dhananjayans

Monday June 29 at 7 pm

Washington, D.C.

The Board of Directors of Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company, cordially invite you to a cocktail reception to celebrate Srimathi Shanta and Sri VP Dhananjayan.

The Dhananjayans received the Padma Bhushan Award from President Pratibha Patil at the civil investiture ceremony in New Delhi on March 31, 2009 for development, preservation and propagation of the best of Bharata Natyam. Dakshina has established a Fund in their honor to make Indian dance a central part of the DC Metro area community. Read more about the reception here.

Cocktail attire is recommended. Get the inside scoop–Our 6th Annual Fall Festival Roster of Artists will be announced at this reception.

Rsvp by June 25 by emailing rsvp@dakshina.org

Bharata Natyam Workshop with master teachers the Dhananjayans

Tuesday June 30 – Saturday July 4

The two are pioneers in the dance world and have created their own distinct style known for its range and depth. They have performed together for over 50 years and trained hundreds of other artistes through their dance academy “Bharata Kalanjali” in Chennai. Their legendary accomplishments and service were recognized with the Padma Bhushan award by the President of India in March 0f 2009.

This is a golden opportunity to interact and learn directly from the all time greats of a living tradition of Indian classical performing art — Bharata Natyam. For details and registration information, click here.

Dates: June 30 through July 04 (5 day workshop)

Workshop Sessions

* Both Abhinaya and Bharata Natyam ——————————- $ 550

For details and registration information, click here.

Upcoming Performances

Monday June 29 at 7:00 and 9:30 pm
Singh and other local choreographers take a crack at directing plays. Source Theater.

Monday July 13, 6:00 pm
John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center
Millenium Stage

Saturday July 25, 6:00 pm
Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theater
American University
Benefit performance for The Washington DC Chapter of Asha for Education
Buy tickets here
Asha for Education is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with a mission to catalyze socio-economic change in India, by bringing basic education to its most vulnerable and underprivileged children. The proceeds from this event go to projects funded by the DC Chapter of Asha for Education. More information about Asha for Education and the DC Chapter is at www.ashanet. org/dc.

Join our board

Want to experience the movement? Join Dakshina today!

Currently Dakshina is seeking Board Members and volunteers who have experience in the following areas: Fundraising, Corporate Relations, South Asian Community Liaison, LGBT Community Liaison, Non-Profit Law, and Accounting. In addition, we are looking for event planning volunteers to help us organize our 2009 Fall Festival of Indian Arts and Dance. Our volunteers get to meet international artists and work in a hands-on environment, meet wonderful people and have fun while doing it all. Make a difference in your community and the arts scene. Email us at info@dakshina.org to get started. More information is available here.

Volunteer for our Fall Festival Events

Get a behind the scenes look at what makes these exciting series of events come together, meet world renowned guest artists, and make a difference in the dance community! We need your help in making our festival a success. Event planning, marketing, and audience development experience is useful, but we’re happy to train you if you have the time and passion. Make a difference in your community by volunteering with Dakshina. Email us today at info@dakshina.org if you are able to volunteer a few hours on Tuesday evenings twice a month for the next four months. More information is available here.

In the News
Read the latest review of our performance at Dance Place. Both nights of our shows were sold out, and every standing room ticket was sold out as well.