Balasaraswati: Her Art and Life
VIEW EVENT DETAILSBook Launch: Balasaraswati: Her Art and Life by Douglas Knight
Celebrate the life and legacy of one of India's most influential artists, the legendary dancer Balasaraswati.
Watch previously unseen footage of Balasaraswati performing and listen to author Douglas Knight; Balasaraswati's grandson, Aniruddha Knight; and Rachel Cooper, Asia Society's Director of Cultural Programs and Performing Arts talk about her extraordinary life and enduring legacy to the world of bharata natyam and Indian dance.
'A fascinating book'written with knowledge, understanding, and talent'celebrating the 20th century's greatest bharata natyam performer, the incomparable Balasaraswati.'
'Charles Reinhart, Director, American Dance Festival
'A gripping account... of one of India's greatest dancers, T. Balasaraswati."
'Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan
Followed by a book sale and signing.
Please note: this event will also be a free live video webcast from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on AsiaSociety.org/Live. Online viewers are encouraged to submit questions to [email protected].
Shop AsiaStore for Balasaraswati: Her Art and Life.
Celebrate the life and legacy of one of India's most influential artists, the legendary dancer Balasaraswati.
Watch previously unseen footage of Balasaraswati performing and listen to author Douglas Knight; Balasaraswati's grandson, Aniruddha Knight; and Rachel Cooper, Asia Society's Director of Cultural Programs and Performing Arts talk about her extraordinary life and enduring legacy to the world of bharata natyam and Indian dance.
'A fascinating book'written with knowledge, understanding, and talent'celebrating the 20th century's greatest bharata natyam performer, the incomparable Balasaraswati.'
'Charles Reinhart, Director, American Dance Festival
'A gripping account... of one of India's greatest dancers, T. Balasaraswati."
'Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan
Followed by a book sale and signing.
Please note: this event will also be a free live video webcast from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on AsiaSociety.org/Live. Online viewers are encouraged to submit questions to [email protected].
Shop AsiaStore for Balasaraswati: Her Art and Life.
Event Details
Thu 24 Jun 2010
725 Park Avenue, New York, NY
$10 members; $12 students w/ID, seniors; $15 nonmembers