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OPEN HOUSE
MASTER WORKSHOP
ARPANA - OFFERING
NEW WEBSITE
AUDITIONS
COOL EVENTS IN NYC:
-PARIJAT DESAI
-DAKSHINA PALLAI

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Spring is Near and it's time to Dance!
We have a vibrant schedule of Open Houses, Master Workshops, Performances and Fab Events from our friends! Check it out and Join the EXPERIENCE!
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OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, March 17- 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - $15
Smt. Sujata Mohapatra- Odissi: In the Style of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra
Trinayan is truly honored to begin our Spring Open House Series with world renowned, celebrated dancer, Smt. Sujata Mohapatra. Mrs. Mohapatra will take us on a journey through the nuances and stylized artistry of Padmabhibhushan Guru kelucharan Mohapatra's Odissi gharana. This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to intimately experience the extraordinary vision of this great master and architect of Odissi dance! Because you asked- You can now Secure Your Seat!
Tickets Available TODAY- $15 (click here!)



Where: The Construction Company--
10 East 18th Street, 3rd flr, NYC
btwn 5th and Broadway.
MASTER WORKSHOPS
6 DAYS OF MASTER WORKSHOPS w/ SMT. SUJATA MOHAPATRA
Dancers will: learn a new dance choreography, focus on clear technique and movements, review steppings, postures, and past workshop material (as applicable). A special thank you to Sonali Mishra and her students for volunteering and helping to organize the events! There's still time, REGISTER NOW! (click here),

REVISED SCHEDULE:
Saturday, March 12th 10 - 1 p.m. @ 440 Studios RM 3A
Thursday, March 17th: 7:45 - 10:15 p.m. @ The Construction Company- Suite 3
Friday, March 18th: 6 - 9 p.m. @ The Construction Company- Suite 3
Saturday, March 19th: 3 - 6 p.m. @ RED BEAN STUDIOS RM 701
Sunday, March 20th: 10 - 1 p.m. @ RED BEAN STUDIOS RM 702
Monday, March 20th: 5 - 7 p.m. @ RED BEAN STUDIOS RM 701

Studio Addresses:
440 Studios. 440 Lafayette St. btwn astor place and E. 4th st.
The Construction Company. 10 E. 18th St. btwn 5th ave. and Broadway 10004
RED BEAN STUDIOS. 320 W. 37th St. btwn 8th and 9th ave- PLEASE NOTE: 7th flr,, loft #702, buzzer # 14
classesARPANA - OFFERING
ArpanaSaturday, April 2nd @ 7:00 p.m.- Our 1st Annual Benefit Performance
Celebrating our new Professional Training Program and over 10 years of presenting Odissi dance in NYC. Our highly valued Patrons and Well Wishers will be treated to:
SHRADHANJALI: a rarely seen short film,courtesy of Bansi Bilas Institute (Bhubaneswar, India) which takes a close and informative look into the life of the late founder of the Guru Deba Prasad Das Odissi Gharana (lineage);

Odissi Showcase: The program follows with a soulful suite of solos, duets, and ensemble dances featuring work from our critically acclaimed production 'Swaha:Rituals of Union', the NYC solo dance premiere of Das Mahavidya (Oriya style)- a reviting performance by our award-winning artistic director, Smt. Leena Mohanty among many highlights.
Reception:After the show, join us for 'A Taste of India' & 'Meet the Artists' Reception Party.
Tickets Available TODAY !(click here)

NEW WEBSITE
New Website:
Trinayan's website has a new look, check it out! Regular updates will be made, stay connected with us via: FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE, EMAIL LIST, & NEW WEBSITE!
A heart-felt Thank YOU to Elliot Gould of Render Edge Media for working with us and helping to bringforth our vision!



thingsAUDITION- MAY 2011
MAY 2011 AUDITIONS
Our Professional Training program, dedicated to creating Odissi dancers in North America and beyond, launched it's pilot program in October 2010 and is directed by Smt. Leena Mohanty. The training program, spanning 8 months per year (October - June) consists of monthly intensives and weekly classes and has 2 divisions: Professional (3 years) and Pre-professional (1 year with a strong background in dance). Our program is filled with 100% enthusiasm, dedication and discipline. We are auditioning dancers for our 2011-2012 program in MAY 2011 To learn more click here .

thingsCOOL EVENTS IN NYC!


Workshop in Indian Contemporary Dance with Parijat Desai
Thursdays: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 8:00-9:30 pm

Parijat Desai invites performers from all dance backgrounds to train in fundamentals of postmodern dance, as well as stylistic elements of classical bharata natyam. Floor and standing exercises will explore principles of weight, sequencing, momentum, length and balance. We'll also learn phrases that blend Indian classical postures, gesture and rhythms with the full-bodied movement of contemporary dance. (Dance experience required.)

Pearl Studios NYC
500 Eighth Avenue, 4th Fl | bet 35th and 36th Sts
WORKSHOP FEES: Early-Bird Special: $90 (by 2/25)* After 2/25: $99 Via PayPal: add $3 processing fee Drop-ins: $18.50/class To register, e-mail info@parijatdesai.org *There's still time for the early bird! Not sure? Try out the first class, and still get the workshop rate until 3/15. Space limited: RSVP: info@parijat.org;
Contemp Natyam: Saturday, May 7th 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.
DAKSHINA PALLI INC./ THE SCHOOL presents Contemp Natyam (Third In A Series)- Choreography by Founding/Artistic Director: Jaan R. Freeman. An aesthetic merger of east and west drawing from the bharata natyam (South Indian Classical Dance) and modern dance movement vocabulary. The program features the world premiere of Jaan R. Freeman's “The Best of 1964” and “Mediterranean Band”. The program will also feature the revival of “Folk Songs of Sri Lanka” (2006) and “OLI” ,(2006) with live vocals and tabla by Emiliano Valerio to a score by Sri. Badal Roy.“Contemp-Natyam is sure a trend setter.”


General Admission: $20 - Seniors/children (7 and older): $15 Group rates available 8 or more people:
Order: 24/7 online ticket purchase
RSVP:director@dakshinapalli.org
www.dakshinapalli.org;call: 917-214-6466

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