Darpana - reflecting on 40 years

Ramya Harishankar, the award-winning artistic director and choreographer for Irvine-based Arpana Dance Company (ADC), will present Darpana: Reflecting on 40 Years at Irvine Barclay Theatre. Harishankar will take a trip down memory lane with a mixed repertory featuring traditional Bharata Natyam (a classical dance from India), new creative interpretations of the idiom, and collaborations with special guest artistes in celebration of the 40th anniversary of ADC.

In recognition of her contribution to the local cultural landscape, the City of Irvine added her to the wall of fame as a Distinguished Citizen in 2022. Her many accolades include the Helene Modjeska Cultural Legacy Award (2007) from Arts OC, the countywide arts organization. She is also a 2-time National Endowment for the Arts Choreographic Fellow (1994-97).

“Our proudest accomplishment is the $150K+ that our company has raised over the years for charitable children’s causes worldwide,” says Harishankar.