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Celebrating 50 Years Since Pandit Chitresh Das Came to the U.S.
Today, September 8, 2020, is a historical day in the world of #kathak and in the legacy of #PanditChitreshDas.
Fifty years ago today, on September 8, 1970, Pandit Chitresh Das stepped off of a plane at Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C. from Kolkata, India and began a journey that changed the dance world forever.
Interview - Baithak by the Bay 2019 Artist, Sarangi player Rohan Misra
Pandit Chitresh Das is my Jhetu (uncle), my father and Chitresh Jhetu had a history together. They were childhood friends. My grandfather had accompanied both Chitresh Jhetu and his father in performances. Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri is also my Jhetu…
Greening Our Productions - interview w/ CDI School Director Preeti Zalavadia
I thought it was going to be a lot of work. Of course there is some work, but once you shift your mindset, it starts to come naturally…"
Interview - Charlotte Moraga on Receiving "Anugami" Award
What are you excited about for the coming year?
Charlotte Moraga: I am excited to create more dance, I am excited to see more people discover what they can accomplish through the dance on their own, to have up-and-coming students. We have a new…
Interview w/ Pirayeh Pourafar - Persian Musician and Composer
To be very frank and honest, I just want them to come with open hearts, and then whatever they achieve is fine with me. The only things I request, and hope, actually I’m not in the position to request anything, I hope that they come with open hearts, and let us pour love in their hearts. Because everybody in the ensemble…