Vidhushi Megha P. Rao

Expressions in Dance
2020-07-25 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Kalaloka Institute of Fine Arts, 1308 SW Westpark, Dr, Ste#2 Bentonville, AR, 72712
Workshop by Megha P Rao

Expressions in Dance
2020-08-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Kalaloka Institute of Fine Arts, 1308 SW Westpark, Dr, Ste#2 Bentonville, AR, 72712
$10 per session

Jan 30th wednesday, 2021
2021-01-30 09:00 - 17:00

Soumya Kolluru
2021-03-06 08:00 - 17:00

House Concert
2021-05-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Kalaloka Institute of Fine Arts, 1308 SW Westpark, Dr, Ste#2 Bentonville, AR, 72712

International Festival
2021-09-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States
Join us at the garden on a beautiful fall afternoon and evening for our 5th Annual International Festival on Sunday, September 19 from 2 to 6 pm. This family-friendly event is FREE and open to the entire community! No tickets necessary. Please RSVP in advance here: https://www.bgozarks.org/international-festival/
Please note: Guests will be required to wear face masks at the Garden entrance, inside the building, while visiting booths and when they cannot remain socially distanced from other guests. Free COVID-19 vaccines will also be available at the event thanks to the health department.
As we plan this event, we are reaching out to our community partners and local nonprofit organizations to celebrate diversity! If you or someone you know would like to participate by having a booth representing your heritage and culture at this event, contact Roslyn Imrie at rimrie@bgozarks.org.
Traditional dance performances from different countries will take place on the Great Lawn throughout the afternoon. Picnics, blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. Ethnic food trucks will be selling items as well. No pets please.
This event is part of Welcoming Week, a series of events nationwide bringing together immigrants, refugees and native-born residents to raise awareness about the benefits and importance of welcoming everyone. The garden supports diversity and inclusion, and this festival is a wonderful opportunity to experience a wide variety of cultures in one place!

Pradarshana 2021 Premiering Baala Tale of Kanha
2021-11-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Bentonville West High School(1351 Gamble Rd Centerton, AR 72719), Bentonville West High School, (1351 Gamble Rd Centerton, AR 72719), AR, 72719, United States
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We are delighted to have Ms Stephanie Orman, Mayor of Bentonville and Ms Debbie Jones, Superintendent of Bentonville Public Schools to grace the occasion with their presence.

https://www.nwahomepage.com/lifestyle/good-day-nwa/dhirana-academy-prepares-for-5th-annual-fall-production/
https://argotsoul.com/2021/11/indian-classical-dance-performance-shares-story-of-resiliency/

A Tale as Old as Time Gets Retold Dhirana Academy brings to life the story of Krishna through the beauty of Indian classical dance in a brand-new dance production – ‘Baala’

Dhirana Academy of Classical Indian Dance celebrates its 5th annual Fall production with a dance drama conceptualized, choreographed, produced, in Northwest Arkansas and performed entirely by students in the community. Baala, the tale of Kanha, tells the story of Krishna, a well-known Hindu god.These tales are sure to rekindle nostalgic memories of childhood in anyone.
The 90-minute dance drama choreographed and directed by Megha P Rao, will be staged at Bentonville West High School on 20th November 2021 from 4pm to 7pm. The narration of this production will be in English, with classical music set to 5 different Indian languages. 40 dancers, all students ranging from age 5 through 18 will be a part of this production. The family friendly performance, Baala, will be appropriate for any age and any language speaker.

Guest Teacher- Vidushi Megha.P.Rao
2022-02-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Arkansas Arts Academy

Makeup Workshop
2022-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Bentonville West High School(1351 Gamble Rd Centerton, AR 72719), Bentonville West High School, (1351 Gamble Rd Centerton, AR 72719), AR, 72719, United States
Basic Dance Makeup Lessons For Parents & Students

Jyothika's Arangetram
2022-04-16 16:00 - 19:00 | CACHE 214 S Main Street, Springdale, AR 72764

Kumari Shreya Ramani
2022-04-23 16:00 - 19:00 | CACHE 214 S Main Street, Springdale, AR 72764

Auditions The Jungle Book
2022-05-14 13:00 - 2022-05-15 17:00
AUDITIONS
An Original Indian Dance & Theatre Production
Ages 8+ & Adults Please Register to attend the Audition

May 14th, 2022 1:00pm to 4:30pm Bentonville Public Library
May 15th, 2022 1:00pm to 5:00pm Fayetteville Public
Library

Auditions for The Jungle Book
A Cultural Collaboration of Trike Theatre for Youth, Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation, and Dhirana Academy of Classical Dance
Trike Theatre is teaming up with Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation and Dhirana Dance Company to produce “The Jungle Book” a new adaptation that combines Indian dance & music and theatrical storytelling. The group is auditioning adults and young artists, aged 8 and older, who have experience with classical Indian dance or who have a strong dance background, to act and/or dance in this exciting new cultural collaboration. Auditions are May 14th at Bentonville Public Library from 1pm to 4:30 pm, and May 15th at the Fayetteville Public Library from 1pm to 5pm. Sign up by going to triketheatre.org/auditions
In order to audition, sign up for a 50 min time slot; you will be in groups of 10. Sign up by going to triketheatre.org/auditions

Performers will identify themselves as either:
Actor only (prepare a 1 min monologue)
Actor/dancer (prepare a 1 min monologue and be prepared to dance at audition)
Dancer (be prepared to dance at audition)
Classical Indian Dancer (send video of 2-3 dance piece before audition to megha.p.rao.nwa@gmail.com)

Callbacks will be held the weekend of May 20th. If you are called back you will receive a communication with time and date and any other information you need.
With our presenting partners CACHE and Walton Arts Center we will be performing in both Springdale at CACHE’s space 214 (the old ACO) on March 2023 XX-XX and xx-xx, and then in Fayetteville on March 27th and 28th 9:30am & 11:30am on Baum Walker Stage at Walton Arts Center.
If you have any questions please send an email to info@triketheatre.org
For commitment regarding rehearsal dates and times please check the other side of this page.
Scan the QR code to register to attend the audition (other side of this page).

https://www.triketheatre.org/

https://www.ra-veculturalfoundation.org/

https://meghaprao.com/the-company/

Medhansh Sankaran Performances
2022-07-30 16:00 - 19:00 | 214 by CACHE 214, S Main Street Springdale, AR 72764
Medhansh Sankaran ( Disciple of Vidushi Megha P Rao)
Sankaran & varadaraj Family cordially invite you to the Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Medhansh Sankaran ( Disciple of Vidushi Megha P Rao)
Nattuvangam: Megha P Rao & Matangi Arun
Vocal: Asha Ramesh
Mridangam: Shivanand Murthy
Violin: Kartik Balachandran

Baala-Tale of Kanha at Walton Arts Center
2022-08-20 19:00 | Walton Arts Center., 495 W. Dickson St. Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Action! Romance! Thrills! BAALA!

A joint presentation of The Walton Arts Center, Dhirana Academy of Classical Dance, and the Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation.

The infant god Krishna, born under a prophecy that he will be killed by his uncle Kamsa, is spirited away to be raised by the cowherd Nanda and his loving wife Yashoda. Yashoda adores the young god, raising him in an atmosphere of love and honor. As he grows to manhood, Krishna has many adventures, loves many women, and makes many miracles. Krishna finally confronts his uncle Kamsa, and in an epic battle slays the one whobrought so much torment to him, his family, and the entire region. Baala re-creates this timeless story with amazing music, song, and dance, updated for a modern audience. The events of Krishna’s life—the fights, the romances, the miracles, the final battle—are depicted as a visual feast of spectacular staging and costume. Experience Baala—because we are all the heroes of our own stories!

WELCOMING WEEK NWA
2022-09-15
Location: Osage Park Pavilion 700 SW 16th St. Bentonville
@ 6:00 PM
Dhirana Academy Of Classical Dance

AAVANI ’22
2022-09-17
Location: Bentonville West High School 1351 Gamble Road Centerton AR
72719
Dhirana Academy Of Classical Dance

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
2022-09-18
Location: Botanical Garden Of Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Road Fayetteville, AR 72764
Dhirana Academy Of Classical Dance

Pradarshana 2022
2022-11-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Bentonville West High School(1351 Gamble Rd Centerton, AR 72719), Bentonville West High School, (1351 Gamble Rd Centerton, AR 72719), AR, 72719, United States
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Annual Fall Celebration

Come and enjoy more than 45 budding dancers in their journey towards finding expression in Rhythm and Music
Admission: $10/person(Children below 4 years free)

19th November 2022
1:00pm -4:00pm
Bentonville West High School – Performing Arts Center
1351 Gamble Rd
Centerton, Ar-72719

The Jungle Book
2023-03-25 16:00 | Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center
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The Jungle Book

Deep in an Indian jungle skulks the tiger Shere Khan. Mowgli, a human girl, must learn the language of the jungle to face this fierce hunter down. An original adaptation of this well-known story, The Jungle Book mixes theatrical storytelling with classical Indian dance. A collaboration of Trike Theatre, Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation and Megha Rao of Dhirana Dance, this performance features NWA youth actors and dancers amid professional adult actors. Join us to witness the strength of the jungle in The Jungle Book.

Saturday, 25th March 2023, 4pm
Baum Walker Hall, Walton Arts Center
Fayeteville, Arkansas.

Kick-Off”AAPI(and Jewish) Heritage Month
2023-04-26 10:25 - 10:50 | Fayetteville High School
Performed by Dhirana students
Fayetteville High School
994 Martin Luther King Junior Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Bentonville Together
2023-04-29 16:00 - 21:00 | Orchard Park, Bentonville, AR
Performers: Dhiran Team
Venu: Orchard Park, Bentonville, AR

Natyam by Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation
2023-04-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Kalaloka Institute of Fine Arts, 1308 SW Westpark, Dr, Ste#2 Bentonville, AR, 72712
Natyam by Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation
Performer: Megha.P. Rao
Register by clicking the link: https://www.ra-veculturalfoundation.org/events.html

Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation
2023-06-23
Ra-Ve Cultural FoundationAt Bentonville Public LibraryFriday, june 23 10:30 AM (Music) And 2:00 PM (Dance)

Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation @ BPL
2023-06-23 14:00 - 17:00

House Concert Know your Art Series
2023-06-25 15:00 - 16:30
House Concert Know your Art Series

Register by clicking the link: https://www.ra-veculturalfoundation.org/events.html

House Concert
2023-06-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Kalaloka Institute of Fine Arts, 1308 SW Westpark, Dr, Ste#2 Bentonville, AR, 72712
Free for members and $10 for non-members

Call For Auditions Bharatanatyam and Kuchupudi Dancers
2023-07-15 - 2023-07-16
You are invited to audition for a unique, innovative, and collaborative performance event! Trike Theater, Dhirana Academy of Classical Dance, and Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation are joining together to jointly produce TULA: The Balance of Life. This production combines modern and classical Indian music, dance, and costume into a grand multi-media theatrical experience.TULA is the balance of coexistence between male and female energies. It highlights the interdependence of both energies through the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, creating balance, unity, and love, and emphasizes the need to create a unified world through the harmonious balance of male and female energies.
Requirements:

Five years’ experience as a dancer in the Bharatanatyam and/or Kuchupudi traditions.
Prepare and deliver a five-minute performance, consisting of three minutes Nirta and two minutes Abhinaya.

Commit to all class and rehearsal dates.
Auditions times and place:

Time: July 15th, 2023, from 3 to 5 pm, and July 16th, 2023, from 10 to 12 pm.
Place: Kalaloka Institute of Fine Arts (KIFA) 1380 SW WestPark Dr Suites 2 and 4 Bentonville, AR

Those selected will need to confirm their participation by the end of July.

DanceChance 3.1
2023-10-07 18:00
Saturday October 7th 6 PM
The Medium Stage
214 S.Main ST, Springdale
www.nwamovementhub.com/dancechance

Kirksey Culture Celebration
2023-10-13 17:00 - 18:30
Come and watch Junior and Senior students of Dhirana perform at Kirksey Middle School Culture Celebration on October 13th, 2023 from 5:00-6:30 pm.

NWAKS Kannada Rajyotsava – 2023
2023-11-04 16:00 - 19:00
Megha Rao and her students will be showcasing their talents for Kannada Rajayotsavam on Saturday, November 4 th from 4:00-7:00 pm. Join us and be part of our celebration!!
