Through the Ragamala Training Center, we immerse students of all ages in South Indian arts and culture; instill confidence, self-esteem, and discipline; provide strong female role models; and pass on our high standards and rigorous work ethic to the next generation.
Educational sessions, live-streamed demonstrations, participatory dance classes, lectures on cultural hybridity/the South Asian experience, and performances with artist introductions are a few examples of the digital content we can provide for your audiences and classrooms.
Educational sessions, live-streamed demonstrations, participatory dance classes, lectures on cultural hybridity/the South Asian experience, and performances with artist introductions are a few examples of the digital content we can provide for your audiences and classrooms.
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Ragamala Dance Company (RDC) was founded in 1992 by Ranee Ramaswamy, and is under the leadership of Artistic Directors Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy, and Choreographic Associate Ashwini Ramaswamy (mother and daughters). Rooted in the South Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam, the company has been hailed by The New York Times as "soulful, imaginative, and rhythmically contagious."
Presented as part of Ragamala Rooted: Fires of Varanasi, in partnership with the Northrop. A virtual panel featuring faith leaders from differing traditions on honoring those who have passed. Cultivating Creativity: Ranee, Aparna, and Ashwini Ramaswamy on Arts and Cultural Leadership. Ranee, Aparna, and Ashwini Ramaswamy provide vital insights for the next generation of leaders in Minnesota's arts and culture sector.
Ragamala can create personalized digital programming for your virtual season. Educational sessions, live-streamed demonstrations, participatory dance classes, lectures on cultural hybridity/the South Asian experience, and pre-recorded performances with introductions by the artists are a few examples of the digital content we can provide for your audiences and classrooms.
At the Ragamala Training Center, students receive classical training in the style of Bharatanatyam carefully created by the internationally renowned Padma Bhushan Alarmel Valli, considered to be one of India's greatest living masters.
This style is distinguished by its technical perfection and grace, and Artistic Directors Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy are dedicated to preserving and carrying on their guru's tradition and passing it on to the next generation of dancers.Ragamala classes provide students with rigorous training while giving them an opportunity to learn about, preserve, and immerse themselves in the arts and culture of India.
This style is distinguished by its technical perfection and grace, and Artistic Directors Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy are dedicated to preserving and carrying on their guru's tradition and passing it on to the next generation of dancers.Ragamala classes provide students with rigorous training while giving them an opportunity to learn about, preserve, and immerse themselves in the arts and culture of India.
As mother and daughter choreographers, Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy explore the myth and spirituality of their Indian heritage through the lens of their experience as immigrants living within two cultures. Ragamala Dance Company is driven to share their vision of Bharatanatyam as a dynamic, living art form with audiences across boundaries of language, culture, and faith.
Reviews (3)
Adrienne Huffman
May 02, 2019
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Ragamala Dance Company performed at my undergraduate school, Beloit College, when I was a student there...around 1998. The experience was beautiful, and something I’ve never forgotten. The music, lighting, clothing, and dance all intertwine together to create something truly magical. I’ve tried to see them many times since then, and the timing has just never worked out right. I definitely recommend attending one of their performances, and I really look forward to seeing them again in the future.
Sonya Devi Kumar
Feb 05, 2015
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Darshy N.
Jul 22, 2010
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With the recommendation from one of my friends I heard about the Ragamala Dance School.
They teach bharatanatyam style of dance.
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form originating in Tamil Nadu a Southern state in India. It is one of the oldest of the classical dance forms in India and is usually accompanied by the classical music. It has its inspirations from the sculptures of the ancient temple of Chidambaram.
It's mostly noted for its sculpturesque poses and the fan-like costumes of it's dancers.
I'm actually not a Bharatanatyam dance, I've had over 10 years of dancing
They teach bharatanatyam style of dance.
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form originating in Tamil Nadu a Southern state in India. It is one of the oldest of the classical dance forms in India and is usually accompanied by the classical music. It has its inspirations from the sculptures of the ancient temple of Chidambaram.
It's mostly noted for its sculpturesque poses and the fan-like costumes of it's dancers.
I'm actually not a Bharatanatyam dance, I've had over 10 years of dancing
