Indian Classical Music and Dance Showcase
Channel: Reher Center
Date: 2020-06-14

We are showcasing an ensemble of Indian classical music and dance. In this video, we present a combination of carnatic vocal music, weaved with intricate rhythmic patterns on the Mridangam, an Indian percussion instrument, augmented with expressive movements and footwork in the Kuchipudi dance style, a South Indian classical dance form. 

The dance is choreographed and performed by Sahana Natesan, accompanied on Vocal by Preetha Natesan and on percussion by Sanjay Natesan. The dance is called Pushpanjali. It is an invocation item in the dance repertoire, where the dancer seeks blessings of god and offers respects to the guru, musicians, and audience by offering flowers. 

This video is produced by the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History for the 2020 Kingston Multicultural Festival. Visit ReherCenter.org/kingston-multicultural-festival/