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#KeepDancing Virtual Season Launch and Benefit

Join us for a special, free, virtual performance that will benefit Ragamala, celebrate live art, and launch a series of initiatives designed to inspire a sense of purpose, reflection, connection, and resilience.

Wednesday, September 16 | 7:00pm-7:45pm CDT
FREE, registration required
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Program:

  • Pre-show cocktail/mocktail tutorial by Marco Zappia, awarding-winning Beverage Director at Tres Leches, Martina and Colita

  • Welcome by Artistic Directors Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy

  • Live performance by Ragamala Dance Company. Performed at the beautiful PAIKKA event space in St. Paul and captured with multiple cameras, this livestream will allow audiences to feel immersed in the cosmic ritual that is Varanasi.

  • Closing remarks and call for support

Founded and led by women of the Indian diaspora, Ragamala Dance Company has been a vital member of the Twin Cities arts community for 28 years. Throughout this time, every aspect of our work has been driven by a desire to forge connections—between people, ideas, disciplines, institutions, and communities.

In this time of uncertainty and isolation, artists everywhere are stepping up to help process the impacts of the COVID pandemic on our lives and our communities. In response, Ragamala has developed a year-round series of digital/participatory activities, inclusive community dialogues, and performances designed to inspire a sense of purpose, reflection, connection, and resilience.

We hope you a can join us to kick-off these new initiatives!