Rooted in South India, Bharatanatyam is celebrated for its expressive storytelling, artistic precision, and symbolic hand gestures known as mudras. These gestures help dancers convey emotions, characters, and stories through movement.
Try a traditional mudra and learn more about one of the world’s oldest classical dance forms. Click on the video above to follow the movement of bird & deer.
Silambam Houston aims to promote and demystify the Indian classical arts through comprehensive arts education and exceptional programming.
As a venue of the City of Houston serving the people of Houston, and welcoming all visitors and neighbors alike, Miller Outdoor Theatre’s season of free performances reflects the many cultures that live, work, and visit our great city. Past and current producing partners include: Dance of Asian America, MOKSH Community Arts, Asia Society of Houston, Institute of Hispanic Culture Houston, Festival Chicano, Indian Arts Samskriti, Silambam, Diaz Music Institute, Aperio-Music of the Americas, Houston Latin Philharmonic, Japan-America Society Houston, and so many more. At Miller we’ve partnered with various consulates that have a presence in Houston and often bring in international tours to share with our audiences. This season you can see shows like Cirque Kalabante and Mariachi Herencia de Mexico on our stage.
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