Ragamala Music and Dance Theater presents our most popular touring production
for our home audience!
From Temple to Theater

"Ragamala astounds audiences with works that expand one's perceptions of dance,
cross-cultural collaboration, and spiritual meaning."
--Minneapolis Star Tribune


From Temple to Theater takes audiences on a journey through time,
tracing the path of the classical dance form of Bharatanatyam
from the ancient temples of South India to the theaters of today.


Fridays - Sundays, September 30th - October 9th, 2005
8pm, Fridays & Saturdays
7pm, Sundays

The Southern Theater
Box Office: 612-340-1725
General Admission: $17 - $23

More information at http://www.ragamala.net/calendar.html

From Temple to Theater features several world premieres and some of Ragamala's
signature touring works-each of which brings the culturally-based dance form of
Bharatanatyam into conversation with diverse artistic traditions:

· The world premiere of Devi, in which choreographers Ranee Ramaswamy and
Aparna Ramaswamy invoke the Mother Goddess in her numerous forms. This piece is
set to an evocative, contemporary rendition of an ancient Sanskrit hymn in
praise of the divine feminine, newly commissioned from Carnatic (South Indian
classical) composer/vocalist Nirmala Rajasekar.

· Sangam (Convergence), Aparna Ramaswamy's critically acclaimed work that
deconstructs the ancient vocabulary of Bharatanatyam and uses it as an
inspiration to evoke modern movement. Set to music by virtuoso music ensemble
Speaking in Tongues, Sangam features guest dancers Maryann Bradley, Amy Behm,
and Dana Holstad alongside the Ragamala company.

· Where the Hands Go, the Eyes Follow-a multi-level collaboration between
choreographer Ranee Ramaswamy, photographer Marc Norberg, jazz musician Howard
Levy, and contemporary poets Jim Moore and Jane Hirschfield-hasn't been seen in
Minneapolis since its premiere at Walker Art Center in 1998.

· Flying Horses, a newly enhanced version of Ragamala's
signature work. This rousing, rhythmic piece, set to the pounding beats of a
score composed by Minneapolis-based Rick Shiomi for Japanese taiko drums, will
be accompanied live by drummers from Mu Daiko.