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Prakriti Dance
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"Ritual of Identity" is a new evening-length dance work presented by Prakriti Dance. This work is centered around the idea of rituals and how they shape our identity and community. These cultural practices connect us to one another and help those with immigrant experiences find commonalities in life. This work is an original choreography of Kasi Aysola (Artistic Director, Prakriti Dance) & Archana Raja (Choreographic Assistant, Prakriti Dance).
"Ritual of Identity" will explore universal rituals of birth, life, death & prayer through the lens of India culture while connecting them to shared human experiences. The work will draw on dance, music, theater, and poetry to offer a multidisciplinary performance that speaks across boundaries.
This piece was born out of choreographer, Kasi Aysola's, personal experience around death and how rituals are believed to help the soul ascend to the spiritual realm. In moments of loss and grief inspiration arose from the awareness of how rituals, whether sacred or secular, mark the transitions of life and offer us solace, healing and grounding. Rituals help us feel a sense of belonging. For diasporic people in particular, they are a bridge between past and present, traditional and contemporary, home and abroad.
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September 24, 2025 8.30pm
1400 N American St
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
September 25, 2025 9.30pm
1400 N American St
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
September 27, 2025 2.00pm
1400 N American St
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
About the Artist
Prakriti Dance, led by renowned Kuchipudi artist Kasi Aysola, is a cutting-edge company celebrating 10 years in 2025. Specializing in Kuchipudi, Prakriti creates original works that blend traditional Indian dance with contemporary storytelling and themes.
The company has presented performances at major venues like Jacob’s Pillow, The Kennedy Center, and festivals nationwide and internationally. Their notable works include Prakriti: Faces of Goddess Earth, Amba Shikhandi: A Journey of Courage, Through Fish Eyes, and the upcoming Ritual of Identity.
Committed to education and outreach, Prakriti has engaged over 80 schools in the DC area and offers public workshops and university masterclasses. Their work is supported by major arts organizations including the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Maryland State Arts Council, National Academies Keck Futures Initiative, and the Boston Foundation.
Prakriti continues to push boundaries and amplify the voice of Indian classical dance in the modern world, while also fostering collaboration among artists of varied experiences to explore the arts of the Indian diaspora in America and uncover a unique, collective voice.
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