A Mohiniyattam Dance by Vijayalakshmi
Choreographer and UCLA World Arts and Cultures/Dance lecturer Vijayalakshmi performs Mohiniyattam, a classical dance from the Indian state of Kerala. Among its most distinct aspects are its spiritual dimension and relationship to femininity and contemporary society. Vijayalakshmi has performed widely, including at the Bolshoi Theatre, Lincoln Center, and the Edinburgh International Festival. She also co-authored the 2004 publication, Mohiniyattam. Vijayalakshmi is artistic director of the Center for Mohiniyattam, New Delhi and Founder/Director of the Mohiniyattam Institute, Los Angeles.
The performance will be followed by a conversation between Vijayalakshmi and Anurima Banerji, Associate Professor in the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance.
This event is presented by the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance with support from the Fowler Museum at UCLA.
Event Date: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m.
Venue: Glorya Kaufman Hall, Dance Theater Room 200
A closing reception will be held at the Fowler Museum
Price: Free
Kaufman Hall is located in North Campus off of Sunset Boulevard.
Parking is available in lot 4 and the nearest ride-hailing pick up and drop off location is the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
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