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Happy Ganapathi Chaturthi
May Lord Ganesha showers His Blessings on this Auspicious Day of Ganapathi Chaturthi. Sutra Foundation Photo by A. Prathap
Divinity Within – Photography Exhibition by Eric Peris
Dear Friends, Distinguished photographer Eric Peris’ solo exhibition ‘Divinity Within’ is very much a dedication to actors/dancers especially those of traditional and ritual-based theatre. Eric’s exploration of ‘Divinity’ compels him to question the very essence ...
An Illustrated Talk on Legendary Bharatanathyam & Khatakali Dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai
Dear Friends, The last time Dr Kothari was here in ICC Kuala Lumpur, he gave an insightful talk on the legendary dancer, Ram Gopal. We look forward this time to his illustrated talk on the late Indian dance pioneer, Mrinalini Sarabhai, who was a personal and...
Taridikotakan – Bharatanathyam Reclaimed by Dancers of Sutra Academy and Sutra Dancers
Dear Friends, That we should eventually perform Taridikotakan at Studio Ramli Hassan must be taken as a call of destiny, not to be taken lightly. I have never fully digested the demise of one of my best friends, the actor Ramli Hassan. This is probably a sign - and I...
Taridikotakan – Bharatanathyam Reclaimed by Dancers of Sutra Academy and Sutra Dancers
https://sutrafoundation.org.my/taridikotakan-bharatanathyam-reclaimed-by-dancers-of-sutra-academy-and-sutra-dancers/Dear friends, Sutra started its first dance class 35 years ago with bharatanatyam and soon rose to become one of the nation’s dynamic bharatanatyam institutions. Sutra has trained, groomed and produced some of the most outstanding bharatanatyam dancers in Malaysia...
Sutra Dancers at KWAP Inspire Environmental Conference 2018 Gala Dinner
Dear Friends, Datuk Ramli Ibrahim and artistes of Sutra performed odissi at KWAP Inspired Environmental Conference 2018 Gala Dinner held at Hyatt Regency on 17 July 2018. Photo Credit: By David Tham
Amazing Surya – Photography Exhibition by S. Magendran
Dear Friends When Sutra dancers had a performance break at the Konark Festival in December 2017, it would have been unthinkable for the dancers not to take the opportunity to have their photographs taken at the Sun Temple of Konark – an iconic UNESCO Heritage...
Songs of the Cowherd & Melayang Dinner by Isadora Chai
Dear friends, Following the euphoria of Odissi on High, Sutra presents their three senior dancers - Geethika, Tan Mei Mei and Thrisherna - in a lyrical but intensely erotico-mystical medieval poem, the Gita Govinda - Songs of the Cowherd. The three girls will...
LEELA – Exhibition of Paintings by Kishore Sahoo
Dear Friends, Odiyan artist Kishore Sahoo is back in Malaysia with a new exhibition of paintings and drawings - LEELA, at Kamaria Gallery, 21 July (Sat) 8pm. Will Kishore be able to maintain his track record of impressive and creative forays? This time Kishore has...
Odissi on High – Tours to Penang, Sg. Petani & Melaka
Dear Friends, Due to the overwhelming response at our recent stint in KL, Odissi on High production is now on a tour of Malaysia. A collaboration between Sutra and Rudrakshya Foundation, it will be a remarkable and memorable performance. Come meet us at Penang Hill on...