The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble March 31, 2011

The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble is regarded as one of the foremost dance companies in India. Since 1996, the year of their life-changing New York debut, they have toured the US annually and performed in Denmark, Portugal, the Middle-east, Singapore, Japan, and more.

Sriyah is a selection of works created over a decade by Artistic Director, Surupa Sen. The Sanskrit word Sriyah means from Sri (beginning). Nrityagram's creative journey started in 2000 with the piece, Sri in search of the Goddess. It was followed by Ansh (2004), Sacred Space (2006) and Pratima: Reflection (2008). Sriyah will include dances from each of these works. Joan Acocella of The New Yorker listed Vibhakta from Pratima: Reflection in "The 10 best dance performances of 2008".

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