Artists & Educators
Anuradha Naimpally
Anuradha Naimpally is an exquisite classical Indian dancer of the Bharata Natyam style, who has won numerous international awards. Her mesmerizing performances gained her the recognition as "Best Dancer" in 2000 by the Austin Area Critics' Circle. Anuradha is an Indian born dancer who spent most of her childhood in Canada. Love for dance brought her back to India to study professionally under Gurus Venugopal and Jayashree Pillai of Bombay who specialize in the ancient Tanjore tradition of Bharata Natyam.
Anuradha has been performing worldwide for over 25 years. In 1989 she was awarded the prestigious Jacqueline LeMieux Prize by the Canada Council, making her the only Indian classical dancer to receive this high honor. She was bestowed the title of Sringar Mani, "Artistic Jewel", in Bombay after her performance at the Kal-Ke-Kalakar Festival in 1990.
Anuradha has been actively involved in teaching youth in many capacities. In Canada she participated in artist-in-residence teaching programs, workshops, and lecture-demonstrations in public schools. In Austin, she has been a teacher with Ballet Austin's Leaps and No Bounds Program in AISD schools. Through One World Theatre in Austin, she presents assembly performances on Indian dance and culture throughout Central Texas schools.
Visit http://www.anudance.com/ for more information.
Wednesday, July 6, 1:00 p.m.
Movement and Myth of Indian Dance
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Yarborough Branch, 2200 Hancock Dr., 78756; (512) 454-7208
Tuesday, July 12, 2:00 p.m.
Movement and Myth of Indian Dance
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Pleasant Hill Branch, 211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745; (512) 974-3940
Wednesday, July 13, 2:00 p.m.
Movement and Myth of Indian Dance
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Howson Branch, 2500 Exposition, 78703; (512) 974-8800
Thursday, July 14, 2:00 p.m.
Movement and Myth of Indian Dance
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Little Walnut Creek Branch, 835 W. Rundberg, 78758; (512) 974-9860
Thursday, July 21, 10:30 a.m.
Movement and Myth of Indian Dance
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452
Thursday, July 28, 2:00 p.m.
Movement and Myth of Indian Dance
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7500
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