A classical Indian Dance Competition.
Saturday, November, 17 th,
Shriver Auditorium, Johns Hopkins University.
Shakti is Johns Hopkins Universitys Classical Indian Dance team. Shakti was started in 2003 by a group of interested students that came together to keep their culture alive through classical dance.
Every year Shakti hosts a Classical Indian Arts exhibition, Nritya Mala, on the JHU campus. They bring together collegiate classical dance and music teams from across the country to share their beautiful culture with everyone. 100% of the proceeds from the show go to the Indian child relief organization, CRY.
UMD Moksha – Moksha is the University of Marylands only classical Indian dance team.
Case Western Nritya – CWRU Nritya is Case Western Reserve Universitys Indian classical dance team. The word nritya is a combination of two fundamental elements of classical dance: nritta, pure dance movements, and abhinaya, the expression of moods through facial and hand movements.
UNC Ek Taal – UNC Ek Taal is an Indian classical fusion dance team that was formed to encourage the understanding and appreciation for the ancient Indian art form known as Bharatanatyam.
Pitt Nrityamala – Founded in 2006, Nrityamala is the University of Pittsburghs premier Indian classical dance team.
Tufts Pulse – Founded in 2010, pulse. is Tufts only competitive Indian Classical Dance team. Our members have backgrounds ranging from Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, and Kathak, which makes for an eclectic group of dancers who are constantly learning from one another.
PSU Natya – PSU Natya is Penn State Universitys classical Indian dance club. Natya is comprised of 10 dedicated dancers with a passion for classical dance.
JHU Shakti – Shakti is Johns Hopkins Universitys Classical Indian Dance team. Shakti was started in 2003 by a group of interested students that came together to keep their culture alive through classical dance.
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