Lavanya Rajagopalan

Dr. Lavanya Rajagopalan is a dancer/choreographer, educator, scientist, and writer who resides in Houston. She is the founder and Executive Artistic Director of Silambam Houston, an Indian classical arts nonprofit.

Rama Vaidyanathan’s ‘New Dimensions to the Maargam’ presented by Samskriti

Rama Vaidyanathan’s ‘New Dimensions to the Maargam’ presented by Samskriti

The Maargam in the south Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam has always held a fascination for me. Conceived as a format for the traditional solo recital, the Maargam represents the idea of an emotional, spiritual journey undertaken by a dancer through her repertoire, on which, if the performer is sufficiently skilled, the audience is […]

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Moroccan Dance Live! Presented by Kristina Koutsoudas at Houston Fringe Festival

Moroccan Dance Live! Presented by Kristina Koutsoudas at Houston Fringe Festival

On November 3rd, Houston-based dancer/choreographer/teacher Kristina Koutsoudas and company will present an evening-length program of contemporary and traditional indigenous Moroccan dance. In a wide-ranging conversation spanning diverse topics, Kristina shed light on her journey as a dancer and choreographer, her inspiration and process in creating this work, and the history of Middle Eastern dance at […]

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