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Deepa Devasena and the Kathak Dance Collective

to present “Satrangi Re...Shades of Love”

OUR BUREAU folding of the life of Wajid Ali Shah, alive through a lavish set illuminated selves in the art of Natyashastra, the
the last Nawab of Awadh, through the by hundreds of candles, this cinemat- 4,000-year-old ancient Indian dance
New York, NY
prism of Sufi wisdom. ic odyssey promises to be a musical tradition, while exploring the new-
n April 20, 2024, Deepa Using vibrant choreography extravaganza and will leave audienc- est trends in Indian Classical dance.
Devasena and the Kathak blending traditional dance forms es mesmerized. The workshops continue IAA’s sub-
ODance Collective will debut and contemporary composition— The performance will be fol- stantial recent efforts at partnering
their majestic dance project Satrangi from intricate Kathak sequences lowed by workshops on April 21, with local artists to build community
Re…Shades of Love at the presti- to expressive storytelling through conducted by Deepa Devasena in engagement in popularizing Indian
gious Wortham Center in downtown movement—the production invites conjunction with Houston’s fore- traditions among the young genera-
Houston. Featuring a 12-member audiences to immerse themselves in most dance exponents. This will be tion of Houstonians to preserve and
ensemble of skilled Kathak dancers, the richness of Indian history and the an excellent opportunity for the city’s promote the performing arts of the
the performance will depict the un- depth of Sufi philosophy. Brought young dancers to immerse them- Indian subcontinent.

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