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In the seven years I have participated in programming, I have never seen so many people stop to view a performance, nor have so many stayed to enjoy the entire program. The dancing and costumes were excellent and eye catching and the information presented about Indian dance were enlightening and educational - Events Coordinator, City of Madison Natyarpana specializes in Bharatnatyam, one of the most celebrated art forms of Southern India that combines artistic expression with a sense of spirituality. It has roots going back to the second century BC according to Natyashastra, a treatise on performance. Natyarpana strives hard to present very high quality dance shows, dance ballets, thematic presentations, lecture demonstrations and dance & music work-shops. Our audience was thrilled with the performances and the dancers did an excellent job of introducing families to the cultural background of each of the dances. Outdoor museum events such as Kids for peace day draw a very diverse audience, ranging in age from grandparents to infants and toddlers. I was very impressed with the groups ability to engage such a broad audience and I was grateful for the flexibility they demonstrated in adapting their performances for our informal outdoor event setting. I would highly recommend the Natyarpana dance company for performances at schools, libraries, festivals and other venues”. -Program Manager, Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission
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