For Immediate Release: CONTACT: Uma Veeramani

Phone: 512-448-6740

or (512) 496-9263

Alternate: uma@icmca.org

Indian Classical Music Circle of Austin is proud to present our sixth program of this, our 14th year, an evening of mesmerizing dance, featuring:

Mallika Sarabhai & the Darpana Performing Company

“Hot Talas and Cool Rasas”

WHAT: About the Performance

Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dance ballet featuring the celebrated work of Mallika Sarabhai. The show, which originally debuted in China in 2002, features choreography and performances by Ms. Sarabhai along with the Darpana Performing Group, and illustrates the excitement of contemporary and classical dance in India.

About the Artist

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Mallika Sarabhai is known as a leading social activist, as well as an award-winning dancer, actress, filmmaker, TV anchor, editor and teacher. She aggressively speaks out against social injustice, and was nominated as one of among 1000 women for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005.

WHEN: Saturday, October 22, 2005 6:00 PM

WHERE: Westlake High School Fine Arts Center

4100 Westbank Drive, Austin, TX 78746

OTHER: Classical dance forms have typically been used to convey

religious and historical themes. HTCR is designed to deliver audiences an experience that will have them tapping their feet to the varied musical compositions. Ms. Sarabhai asserts, “Our classical dance is a language which can talk about anything.

COST: Free for ICMCA members

Adults: $50, $35, $20

Students/Seniors: $25, $20, $10

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The Indian Classical Musical Circle of Austin (ICMCA), A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Tax-Exempt Cultural Organization, P.O. Box 203454, Austin, TX 78720-3454, http://www.icmca.org was founded in 1991 to bring high caliber Indian music to Austin audiences.