Imagine Yoga & Wellness Center, Bowie, MD will host Bharata Natyam- For New Audiences in collaboration with Dakshina Palli of NYC on Sept 6th . This is a series which brings the divine art of Bharata Natyam ( South Indian Classical Dance) to communities throughout the USA, and has been touring since 2008.Mr. Jaan R. Freeman, Artistic Director of New York's Dakshina Palli, Inc and Bharata Natyam dancer will present this program. Mr. Freeman performs in the rare Bharata Natyam lineage of the late great South Indian Dancer T. Balasaraswati. Freeman a disciple of Nandini Ramani & Priyamvada Sankar, both senior disciples of Balasaraswati.

This art brings together Hindu Philosophy, Hindu Mythology, Carnatic Music (South Indian Music), poetry, Philosophy, ethics and movement of the 18th century South India. Many of the interpretative dance items will draw from real life situations and emotions, which brings us into the current time. Following the performance their will be a workshop on Sunday, Sept 7, for those who wish to physically go through the experience of the art.

The program will feature items of the repertoire with narration and interpretation and an interactive dialogue with the audience throughout the program. Don't miss this program, performed by a vibrant dancer of this great lineage!