Indian dance master in New York

ananda2193 · Oct 5th, 2006, 21:20

I thought this might interest some New York area IM'ers! I found it in todays Star Ledger!

Pandit Birju Maharaj, the world's premier exponent of North Indian Kathak dance, a classical style characterized by its intricate, rhythmic footwork and swirling floor patterns, will appear this weekend as part of the World Music Institute's Festival of India in New York.
A master of Kathak's Lucknow school, the 68-year-old Maharaj has been performing since age 7. He was born into a distinguished family of Kathak dancers, and represents the seventh generation of such artists. Maharaj has choreographed numerous dance-dramas and works for film, and is known for having popularized Kathak outside India. At the upcoming concert, he will be joined by deciple, Saswati Sen, an award-winning dancer. Maharaj and Sen will appear at 8 p.m. tommorrow at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, Broadway at 95th Street. Tickets are $35-$45; $15 for students. Call (212)864-5400 or visit www.worldmusicinstitute.org.

Nick-H · Oct 5th, 2006, 21:51

You Lucky People!!!!

Don't miss it

I was a fan of Saswati Sen for years, her dancing absolutely entrances me. For me she is like ---well, name your favourite, opoosite-sex megastar. When she first spoke to me I went weak at the knees

I thought that nobody could take my eyes off her on stage.

Then I saw her teacher dance.....

Pandit Birju Maharaj is not a dancer... He is a magician! He becomes what he dances. I've seen him as a peacock, I've seen him turn the actions of answering the phone into Kathak dance.

He may not have the speed-of-light stuff of a younger man (see his son dance for that...), and his dances may not be as long as those of a younger dancer, but otherwise there is no way that you could tell he is nearly 70.

If you like Indian dance at all, spend your last $50 on this if you have to (if it is not sold out already; they are very well-known). You will not regret it.

Nick-H · Oct 5th, 2006, 21:57

Saswati Sen, Birju Maharaj ...and Nick

greenchutney · Oct 5th, 2006, 22:58

nick...i have to disagree. its one the few concerts that i was utterly bored out of my mind..took two naps and it still wasnt over when i almost went into my third one. couldnt take of earlier cause people i was with wanted to stick around...

i am sorry..i just cant stand kathak. it just doesnt do it for me. i would suggest people look first what it is online before paying something like $50 for it.....cause i met many people there in this concert that looked to have similar emotions as mine.

not dissing bhirju maharaj...i am sure he is a great artist!

Nick-H · Oct 5th, 2006, 23:25

Quote:

i am sorry..i just cant stand kathak.

That would explain it. I've dozed through many a Bharatnatyam performance!

Each to their own

greenchutney · Oct 5th, 2006, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

That would explain it. I've dozed through many a Bharatnatyam performance!

Each to their own

yeah i have dozed through many b'natyam recitals as well.

yeah..its an acquired taste..and maybe i dont have the cells and neurons for it. just me.

ananda2193 · Oct 6th, 2006, 00:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

If you like Indian dance at all, spend your last $50 on this if you have to (if it is not sold out already; they are very well-known). You will not regret it.

I called them and it's not sold out. They still have all ticket prices available! Don't think I'll make it as I just found out today and the show is tommorrow. Maybe next time.

machadinha · Oct 6th, 2006, 00:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Saswati Sen, Birju Maharaj ...and Nick

Good for you Nick!

Oct 5th, 2006, 21:20	#1
ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,904	Indian dance master in New York I thought this might interest some New York area IM'ers! I found it in todays Star Ledger! Pandit Birju Maharaj, the world's premier exponent of North Indian Kathak dance, a classical style characterized by its intricate, rhythmic footwork and swirling floor patterns, will appear this weekend as part of the World Music Institute's Festival of India in New York. A master of Kathak's Lucknow school, the 68-year-old Maharaj has been performing since age 7. He was born into a distinguished family of Kathak dancers, and represents the seventh generation of such artists. Maharaj has choreographed numerous dance-dramas and works for film, and is known for having popularized Kathak outside India. At the upcoming concert, he will be joined by deciple, Saswati Sen, an award-winning dancer. Maharaj and Sen will appear at 8 p.m. tommorrow at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, Broadway at 95th Street. Tickets are $35-$45; $15 for students. Call (212)864-5400 or visit www.worldmusicinstitute.org.

Oct 5th, 2006, 21:57	#3
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Oct 5th, 2006, 21:51	#2
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,203	You Lucky People!!!! Don't miss it I was a fan of Saswati Sen for years, her dancing absolutely entrances me. For me she is like ---well, name your favourite, opoosite-sex megastar. When she first spoke to me I went weak at the knees I thought that nobody could take my eyes off her on stage. Then I saw her teacher dance..... Pandit Birju Maharaj is not a dancer... He is a magician! He becomes what he dances. I've seen him as a peacock, I've seen him turn the actions of answering the phone into Kathak dance. He may not have the speed-of-light stuff of a younger man (see his son dance for that...), and his dances may not be as long as those of a younger dancer, but otherwise there is no way that you could tell he is nearly 70. If you like Indian dance at all, spend your last $50 on this if you have to (if it is not sold out already; they are very well-known). You will not regret it.

Oct 5th, 2006, 22:58	#4
greenchutney Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: planet earth Posts: 1,578	nick...i have to disagree. its one the few concerts that i was utterly bored out of my mind..took two naps and it still wasnt over when i almost went into my third one. couldnt take of earlier cause people i was with wanted to stick around... i am sorry..i just cant stand kathak. it just doesnt do it for me. i would suggest people look first what it is online before paying something like $50 for it.....cause i met many people there in this concert that looked to have similar emotions as mine. not dissing bhirju maharaj...i am sure he is a great artist!