Dances of India ~ Sharing the power and beauty of dance through performances, education, cultural presentations and outreach activities

33RD ANNUAL PREMIERE PERFORMANCE--FRI & SAT, OCT 8-9TH, 2010, EDISON THEATRE, WASHINGTON U. SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE INO ON THIS AND OTHER EVENTS.

Two years ago Ms. Prem choreographed and taught a Bharata Natyam dance to five Washington University Dance students. Working with the students intensively, she was able to bring them to a level of mastery even beyond what we had anticipated. This choreography was one of the most well-received on the dance concert.

Mary-Jean Cowell
Coordinator, Dance Program,
Washington University in St. Louis

Several students have commented on how beautiful and graceful your performances were. They also were grateful for your explanations before each dance. It helped them have a better sense and understanding of what they were looking at.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your culture, your skills and gifts, and your time with us.

Brandyn Woodard
International Student Advisor,
Webster University

As you may be aware, classic Indian dancing is probably the oldest classical dance style in the world, dating back three thousand years. Like any other great classical dance form, it requires many years of study to learn the very elaborate technique and style, which are capable of expressing the entire range of human experience. Asha Prem not only dances many works that have been handed down for many centuries be she also choreographs in classical Indian style and contemporary Indian dance.

Sally Brayley Bliss
Executive Director Emeritus,
Dance St. Louis

Come get a glimpse into the world of Dances of India!

Rhapsody for the Blue Gods--2006

In a wildly creative leap of imagination, dancers perform the tales of Rama and Krishna to

George Gershwin's An American in Paris and Rhapsody in Blue. 29th Premiere Performance, in 2006

An Incantation of Incarnation--the 10 Wondrous Lives of Vishnu

One of the most fundamental of Hindu myths--the 10 incarnations of Vishnu--is told to Strauss'

Tales from the Vienna Woods and Ravel's Bolero. In this production, Dances of India also collaborated with local tap, contemporary, and flamenco dancers. 30th Premeire Performance, in 2007.

Watch a clip from "The Little Rani", Dances of India's 32nd Annual Premier Performance!

Watch Low-Resolution Video Online
Enjoy a smaller-size video summary of our 30th Anniversary performance in 2007 directly on the internet. Click the link to begin streaming. Note: Video will play in new window.