Image credit: Libby Lussenhop [Guru Vandana (Dec 2024) at Aaron Davis Hall]
Īkṣaṇa (ईक्षण) ("Caregiving")
"We are who we are because someone took care of us". This sentiment is the inspiration for Īkṣaṇa ("Caregiving") - a series of recitals planned for Fall 2025. The word Īkṣaṇa (ईक्षण) means "sight" or "vision", and also "caring", highlighting the close connection between observing a need and taking care of someone with that need.
Through Bharatanatyam, I will share caring for our communities, each other, ourselves, nature, the dance form and its heritage. These four recitals will present different pieces.
Through Bharatanatyam, I will share caring for our communities, each other, ourselves, nature, the dance form and its heritage. These four recitals will present different pieces.
- There is no registration, but please reach out to me at [email protected] with any questions! I look forward to seeing you there!
Days and times:
- Wednesday, August 20, at 2 pm, YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood, 54 Nagle Ave, New York, NY 10040. Pictures and videos can be found here.
- Sunday, September 7, at 2 pm, YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood, 54 Nagle Ave, New York, NY 10040. Pictures and videos can be found here.
- Friday, September 19, at 7pm, Buunni Coffee Inwood, 4961 Broadway, New York, NY 10034. Pictures can be found here.
- Saturday, September 27, at 3pm, Theatre B, Aaron Davis Hall, City University of New York, 129 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10027
About the collaborators..
- Zara Lawler: Zara is a flutist; we have worked together on several projects, including Bach-Natyam for the Higher Ground Festival. More about Zara can be found here. Zara and I will be performing together on Sept 27th.
- Libby Lussenhop: Libby is an audio engineer and has helped me document several shows (one example of her work is here - Guru Vandana). More about Libby can be found here.
- Kylie Madhav: Kylie is a dear friend, and will be narrating all shows. We bonded over our love of India, language, and Indian history. More about Kylie can be found here.
Gratitude..
- Gurus: Smt. Maheswari Nagarajan, Smt. Vanitha Jayan, Sri Nagarajan of Nritya Kala Kendra, Ahmedabad
- Music: Sri. Jayan Nair (vocal), Krishna Nair (nattuvangam), Manav Nair (mridangam), Sri. Rajendran Nair (bansuri)
- YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood: Carlos Chasi, Genny Alonso, Jeremy Alonzo
- Buunni Coffee Inwood: Sarina Prabasi, Chloe Cooke
- Aaron Davis Hall, City University of New York: Greg Shanck, Piero Ramos, Yvette Spellman, Bryan Stanton, Jessica Lino
īkṣaṇa (“caregiving”) is made possible in part with funds from Creative Engagement, a regrant program supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council, and administered by LMCC.
