Katha, A Kuchipudi Dance Performance by Sreelakshmy Govardhanan

Leela Foundation is proud to present Katha, a Kuchipudi Dance Performance, performed by Sreelakshmy Govardhanan. Join us for this beautiful performance on April 29, at 4 pm at the Durham Arts Council. 

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Sreelakshmy Govardhanan is a renowned Kuchipudi dancer-choreographer who by her unparalleled grace, lightening footwork, and exquisite abhinaya (emotive ability) has carved an exclusive niche in the Indian classical art world. The joyous abandon and ingenuousness of her dance have left audiences enchanted in many of the most prestigious venues of India and abroad. While strictly adhering to the robust tradition of her Guru Pasumarthy Rattaiah Sarma, a doyen of Kuchipudi Yakshagana, she has created a repertoire that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation to address contemporary society. In this evening length performance, KATHA ("Story"), Sreelakshmy dances the myriad shades of life today through the stories of many mythical characters. She invites you to find the story within your own heart and travel with her to the place that is beyond all story.

Performance Video Clip of Sreelakshmy  

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Sreelakshmy Govardhanan is a renowned Kuchipudi dancer, choreographer, and researcher from Kerala, India.  While strictly adhering to the robust sampradaya (tradition) of her Guru Pasumarthy Rattaiah Sarma, a doyen of Kuchipudi Yakshagana, Sreelakshmy has carved a niche for herself in the art world by creating a repertoire that is a unique amalgam of tradition and innovation.  She has chiseled her art to unravel stories that hold a mirror to contemporary social realities while staying rooted in tradition.  Sreelakshmy is the founder and artistic director of the Avantika Space for Dance--a centre for learning, performance, and research.

Sreelakshmy Govardhanan has been the recipient of many titles and honours such as ‘Kalashree’ from Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, "Nalanada Nrutya Nipuna," "Kala Ratna," "Singar Mani," Binfield Endowment from Narada Gana Sabha Chennai, Kalavaahini Trust Senior Fellowship, and Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar Award from Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi to name a few.  She has captivated audiences at the most prestigious festivals and sabhas  (venues) in India and abroad including The Madras Music Academy, Nehru Centre London, Khajuraho Dance Festival, Konark Dance Festival,  Kalakshetra Foundation, Drishti Dance Festival, Battery Dance Festival, and Kalavaahini Dance for Dance Festival.

Location Notes:

Theater:

Durham Arts Council PSI Theater:

120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701

(PSI Theater is on the upper level of the Durham Arts Council building just beyond Semans Gallery)

Parking:

Durham Centre Parking Garage:

300 W Morgan St

Durham, NC 27701

(This is Across the street from Durham Arts Center.

Parking free before 4pm most Saturdays)