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Kaplesh Dala - Researcher and Choreographer
Lecture-Demonstration and Workshop
By Shri Kalpesh Dalal, Researcher and Choreographer
On Folk Dances of Gujarat, Assam, Rajasthan & more
About Kalpesh Dalal
Chairman, Founder of AAVISHKAR, an academy for performing arts established in 1983.
Over the last three decades, Kalpesh Dalal has done in-depth studies, documented and presented folk - tribal dances of Gujarat and other states, and choreographed productions with hundreds of artists simultaneously performing different folk & classical dances on multi-level stage. He has served on various committees at the state and national levels. He is a recipient of prestigious the 2005 ‘Gaurav Purskar’ awarded by the Government of Gujarat. Kalpesh has served on the expert committee of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for two terms. He was executive member, Gujarat Sangeet Natak Academy for four years and a juror for the Gujarat State Raas-Garba competition for eleven years.
Kalpesh has directed numerous mega events in India and internationally. Some of his many acclaimed directions include: “Gantantra Gauravâ€â€” celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Indian Republic; Avanaddha Sabha of 50 tribal percussion artists; Vibrant Gujarat – Navaratri and Uttrayan from 1998 – 2008; and “Ras Rang†Days of Indian Culture in Russia. He has conducted numerous workshops on folk dances like those in Tarnetar Fair, Kartal Nritya, Maniaro, Janviyo Dhol Nritya.
Date: 08/03/2008
Location: St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church
435 Central Street, Acton 01720
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: $20
Contact: Pallavi Gandhi: 978-264-0039
Email: pallavigandhi@yahoo.com
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