Nrityamala, a Bharatanatyam dance performance

Bharatanatyam is an Indian Classical Dance form that originated in the temples of South India over 2000 years ago involving intense foot movements in rhythmic patterns in combination with facial expressions to depict stories of Hindu mythology. Bharatanatyam is built upon three fundamental pillars:

• Nritta: Pure, rhythmic dance featuring sharp, geometric movements and complex footwork.
• Nritya: Expressive or interpretive dance using hand gestures and expressions to communicate the meaning of the song lyrics.
• Natya: Dramatic, theatrical element of dance.

Bharatanatyam is performed to Carnatic (South Indian classical) music, where the ragam defines the melodic structure and mood of the song, and talam provides the rhythmic framework.

Two performances:

• May 9th, Saturday at 4:00pm
• May 16th, Saturday at 4:00pm

Suffolk University's Modern Theatre

525 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111

This event is open to the public. Tickets are required:

• FAMILY PACKAGE: $55 for 4 tickets

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• $25 General Admission
• $10 Student
• FREE Children under 6yrs.

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Walk-up tickets will be available to purchase at the Modern Theatre box office on the day of each performance, subject to availability.

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Artist Bio

Neha Kumar is a Bharatanatyam dancer and the artistic director of Nritya Dance Academy in Westborough, Massachusetts. With over 25 years of experience in this classical art form, she has performed on stages across the United States and in India. Starting her training at a young age under Smt. Meena Subramaniam, she eventually completed her advanced training under Smt. Sridevi Thirumalai, where she completed her solo debut performance at the age of 17. Since then, she has continued to deepen her practice and artistry of this art form.

Beyond the stage, Neha has used Bharatanatyam as a medium for impact—supporting meaningful causes and raising funds for underprivileged children in both the U.S. and in India. She has also been invited to serve as a judge for respected classical dance competitions in the New England area.

In 2022, under the guidance and mentorship of her Acharya, Smt. Lakshmi Swaminathan, Neha founded Nritya Dance Academy, where she is dedicated to nurturing dancers of all ages and guiding them in discovering the richness of their cultural heritage through this timeless art form. Today, Neha runs her dance school in addition to her corporate career as a project manager in the medical technology industry.

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