Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview upcoming events to mark your calendars for. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Indian dance? (And, no, I'm not talking about feathered headdresses and rain sticks.) You probably think of flashy Bollywood films, but there's so much more to Indian dance than what you might've seen in those (sometimes cheesy) Indian musicals. Learn about the history, culture and evolution of dance at Saturday's Samarpana: An Offering of Dance, a classical program presented by students of Shreyas School of Indian Dance (pictured, photo by Christiana Paula).
This article appears in Apr 28 – May 4, 2010.