Malathi Iyengar established \;Rangoli Dance Company \;in 1992 to share the performing and visual arts of India. The company featur es the vibrant South Indian dance form &lsquo\;Bharatanatyam&rsquo\; throu gh strong technique and storytelling. Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the temples of South India. Drawing from the myth and spirituality of South Indian heritage\, Iyengar creates dance la ndscapes that dwell in both traditional and secular\, and rhythm and still ness. The dances convey a sense of reverence and mystery\, they and are of fered in the spirit of universal celebration. At Brand\, the company will perform Vahanas: God&rsquo\;s Own Vehicles. Inspired by the Vahanas or the animal vehicles in the Hindu Pantheon\, Iyengar creates dances that portr ay these mythological figures through symbols and storytelling.
\nTh is series\, curated by acclaimed choreographer\, teacher and producer Jami e Nichols\, presents top dance companies from Southern California performi ng site-specific work in non-traditional performance spaces around Brand L ibrary.
\nThe Dance Series performances are sponsored by the \;B rand Associates.
\nFor more information on the series\, visit \; BrandLibrary.o rg/Dance-Series.
\nPhoto by George Simian.
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Free parking is available in Brand Park. An accessible entrance an d accessible parking for cars with a disabled parking placard or license p late is located on the East side of Brand Library.
\nFor additional information about this event\, please contact Brand Library &\; Art Cen ter at \;818-548-2051 \;or send us an email at \;Info@BrandLibrary.org.
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