Kids in the Rotunda
Kalaanjali School of Indian Dance
Saturday, March 15
9:30am, 11am & 1 pm
Rotunda Stage
Free
Age Recommendation
All Ages
Runtime
45 minutes
Experience breathtaking stories of the East through the graceful postures, percussive feet, vibrant costumes and dynamic expressions of the Kalaanjali dancers. Dancers of all ages, some as young as five, captivate with the beauty and elegance of Bharatanatyam-style dancing from southern India. Enjoy melodious music, expressive hand gestures and the enchanting sound of bells on their feet!
The 1pm performance will be American Sign Language interpreted. Please email kidsintherotunda@overture.org at least one hour ahead to be seated within sight of the interpreter for live performances.
A livestream option will be available once a month. Dates for the season are Oct. 30, Nov. 29, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 22, Mar. 22 and Apr. 26. Visit the Kids in the Rotunda web page for updates.
In addition, families are invited to participate in “Art After Overture” in partnership with the Madison Public Library. The sessions provide arts experiences related to the morning’s Kids in the Rotunda performance. "Art After Overture" will take place at the Central Library location from 10:30am-12:30pm.
Meet the Artist
Kalaanjali School of Indian Dance
Since its founding in 2003 by Artistic Director Meenakshi Ganesan, the Madison-based Kalaanjali School of Indian Dance has been fulfilling its mission of sharing the art of traditional classical Indian dance throughout the Midwest. On this visit to the Rotunda, you will vividly experience breathtaking stories of the East through the graceful body postures, percussive feet, vibrant costumes and dynamic expressions of the Kalaanjali dancers. Dancers of all ages (some as young as five years old) will capture your spirit with the beauty, elegance and magnificence of the Bharatanatyam-style dancing of southern India.
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Saturday
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Rotunda Stage
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Saturday
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Saturday
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March 28
Saturday
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April 4
Saturday
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Overture Hall Main Lobby
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April 11
Saturday
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Rotunda Stage
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April 18
Saturday
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Rotunda Stage
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April 25
Saturday
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