Event For a Great Cause :: Shobana Concert in Austin

For those of you living in Austin, TX , here is a great event for a great cause coming up soon this month.

I have been associated with AID when I was in Austin. A fantastic organization with motivated, sincere and hardworking individuals putting their best efforts to make a difference in the society.

Attend the event and support the great work being done by AID.

Association for India’s Development (AID) - Austin presents

Maya

A Classical Dance Fusion Ballet in English by

World Renowned Bharatanatyam Dancer and National Award-winning actress

SHOBANA & Ensemble

When: Sunday, September 30th, 2007, 5.00-8.00 PM

Where: Akins High School Auditorium, 10701, South 1st Street, Austin TX-78748

Tickets: $100, $50, $25

Call 512-419-8327 OR Email: austinconcert@aidindia.org

Tickets also available at Sulekha:
http://austin.sulekha.com/events/Dance/2007/07/maya-by-padmashree-shobana-in-austin.htm
For Family/Group Discounts contact Ankur Jain: 512-419-8327

Note: Babysitting will be available at the venue.

For more information and to watch a video clip of the show, visit www.aidaustin.org/maya

All proceeds from this show will go towards supporting development projects in India.

The Artist

Shobana is one of the foremost classical dancers from India, and has performed world-wide to great acclaim. She is renowned for her dedication to the classical art form of Bharathanatyam, a dance of the body & soul. She is an innovative choreographer and has crafted a wide range of traditional and contemporary compositions. Shobana has performed to distinguished audiences and received numerous awards including the Padmashree. She has acted in more than 225 films in 5 languages and won the National Award twice for her acting skills in Mitr-My friend and Manichitrathazhu.

The Show

In "Maya", Shobana and her ensemble combine the traditional beauty of Bharatanatyam with the excitement of dance fusion, using world music and popular Indian film music. This dance theatre is based on the epic Ramayana, and unconventional twists in the tale make "Maya" the magical performance that it is. With narration by Naseerudin Shah, Milind Soman, Revathy, Jackie Shroff, Suhasini Manirathnam and others, this dance fusion ballet will be a treat to connoisseurs of classical Bharatanatyam, lovers of contemporary Indian music, and international audiences keen to experience the blend of Indian dance and international beats.

About AID

Association for India’s Development (AID) is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that supports grass-roots level initiatives in India in various inter-connected spheres such as education, health, women's empowerment, rural development, natural resources and social justice. Visit www.aidaustin.org to learn more about us. AID is a 501(C) (3) non-profit organization and all donations to AID are tax-exempt.

Event Sponsors

Hem Ramachandran- www.Indusrealty.com , 512-970-6336, hem@indusrealty.com

Dr. Robina N. Poonawala, MD- 512-440-8989
Satyananda Yoga Center- www.keepfitwithyoga.com, 512-266-9862, keepfitwithyoga@yahoo.com

1World Realty, LLC -www.1worldrealtyllc.com, 512-825-8837 shroffnp@yahoo.com

Ambica Foods- 512-828-300
International Wellness Foundation (IWFUSA) - www.iwfusa.org,

512-535-0303, info@iwfusa.org
Kid's Dental Smiles - www.kidsdentalsmiles.com, 512-259-2331

Chola Indian Restaurant -www.cholaindianrestaurant.com 512-244-2222