Walk in our shoes, Dance the story – Saturday, November 21, 3pm to 3:30pm (CT) A family friendly event This carefully curated tutorial, by Mandala’s performing artist Ashwaty Chennat will lead the class through a dance workshop using the medium of Bharat Natyam and storytelling associated with the characters of Ramayan. Learn more at www.niam.org 19194|https://mandalaarts.org/staging/6352/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unnamed-1-1024x768.jpg|large

The Story of Ram 2020 is a modern, cross-cultural interpretation of the epic Ramayana. Permeating dance theatre and music traditions throughout South and Southeast Asia, the mythology of Ram, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshman exiled in the forest - and at odds with the brilliant king Ravana - has seen myriads of interpretations over...

Mandala Academy‘s Beginner I class introduces young students to the world of Bharatanatyam. Our classroom explores technique in fun and familiar ways; we make connections to mythology and Indian culture – through our bodies! By the end of our class, students will learn a full routine and will have thorough understanding of mudra (hand gesture), ...

Led by passionate teaching artists, Mandala’s senior dance program is a warm and inviting virtual space for participants with all physical abilities and speakers of all languages. Simple and energizing movement set to nostalgic Bollywood grooves, inspired by iconic South Asian folk and classical dance traditions, keeps bodies and minds limber and uplifted. Mandala Arts program has found a home...

Mandala Arts presents a unique teen dance and music program that will facilitate dialogue about structural racism and personal experiences in Aurora's communities. Participants will access weekly workshops featuring dance and music master classes - from renowned companies in Chicagoland - as well as community speakers and student-to-student dialogue. The workshops will feature LatinX, South...

Mandala Makers Festival A new festival where emerging South Asian multidisciplinary artists are at the forefront. Through collaboration and dialogue artists produce work in a virtual space, progressing and pushing tradition and perspective. This year's festival features Chicago's emerging South Asian musical artists. Lineup will be released shortly. Mandala Makers Festival features Chicago artists as...