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Performances in India, USA and other countries

Below is an extensive list of Sharon Lowen's performances in India, the United States and abroad. Performances include dance concerts, as well as performances during conferences and festivals. 

Concerts in India

2018   Odyssey in Odissi for Civil Service Officers Institute

2017   Tibet House Buddha Jayanti Celebration, Buddha Jayanti Park, New Delhi

2016   National Science Laboratory

2012   Lotus Temple Janmashtami for children

2010   60th Anniversary- Fulbright Nehru U.S.-India Educational Foundation in India, Fulbright House, N.Delhi

2012      Bodhisattvacharyavatara Mangalacharan, Buddha Jayanti Park

2009   Gandhari by Sharon Lowen for Canstop, Chennai with Shovana Narayan

2009   Epicentre, Gurgeon with disciples

2009   Samsmaranam for Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, Meghdut NSD Theatre, New Delhi

2008   Khajuraho at Grand view hotel 2nd time

2008   PSD Institute of Concrete Conference program with troupe

2007   Odissi Performance for visiting President of the Slovak Republic Slovak Embassy, N.Delhi

2007   Ludiana performance with troupe

2007   Habitat World - Best of 10 Years Concert, Habitat Centre, New Delhi

2006   Neelanchal Trust, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi

2006   Jaipur

2005   Mukteswar Temple Festival

2005   Neemrana Fort, Rajasthan

2005   Jaggannatha Mandir Rath Yatra Festival, New Delhi

2004      In Honors of the Visit of His Excellency Mr. Ivan Gasparovic, President of the Slovak Republic Embassy

              of the Slovak Republic, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India

2004   Art Mantram, Bangalore

2004   Benefit Concert for Action for Autism, New Delhi, Mrs Gurcharan Kaur Chief Guest

2004   Sahitya Akademi release of memorial stamp performance, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi

2004   Khajuraho Festival

2002   Women for Peace Concert, Ahmedabad, eve of elections

2002   Interaction with Sharon Lowen on Odissi, for SARC Artists Meet and Mantaram, Habitat, New Delhi

2002   Odissi for Gupta Awards to Gurus Kelucharan Mohapatra and Vempati Chinna Satyam,

             Eluru, Andhra Pradesh

2001   Expressions, evening of choreographic works,  “Rehearsal” 4 dance styles

2001   City of Dreams Habitat Exhibition closing with “Rocking Chair”

2001   Odissi Forum, Delhi. “Bansi Teji”, with other Odissi dancers program

2001   Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh

  1. CII/Georgetown University performance in New Delhi

2001   Sur Taal, Talkatora Gardens, N.D.M.C., New Delhi

2001   U.S. Educational Foundation in India, International Human Rights Seminar, New Delhi

2001   H.C.L. Dance Series, Habitat World, Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi

2001   Asia Plateau Moral Re Armament Centre Auditorium, Panchgani, Maharastra June 4

2000   Yadvindra Garden, Pinjore, Chandigarh Dec.3

2000   Launch of Indo-US Science and Technology Forum for Dept of Sci & Tech, Govt. of India 2000             Millennium Dawn at Surajkund with Naresh Kapuria, Raja Reddy, Uma Sharma

2000   Eka Aneka Shivratri Festival, Prasiddha Foundation, Chitra Kala Parishad, Bangalore

2000   Rotary Club, Mysore West

1999   Indian Cultural Society Shringar Festival, Habitat Centre, New Delhi

1999   Durga Mahatsav for 35,000 audience, Rawatpura, Bind District, M.P.

1994-99              various in, Orissa, Delhi, Pune, Madras

1998   Sangeet Naritya Vadya Utsav, Tagore Theater, Chandigarh

1998   Surajkund Mela, Natyashalya, Haryana

1998   Mahadevi Upasana for Navratra, Hotel Inter-Continental, New Delhi

1998   Parangathotsava Festival, Mysore

1998   Different Strokes on Canvas, Modern Fusion with Masks, Austrian Embassy, New Delhi

1997   Odissi with orphan children, 20th anniversary Delhi Council for Child Welfare’s Palna

1997   Odissi with Shovana Narayan’s Kathak, Women’s Day, N.C.Z.C. &Swasthin, Central Park, C.P., New Delhi

1997   Odissi with Shovana Narayan’s Kathak, Intercontinental Hotel, New Delhi

1996   American College of surgeons, India Chapter, La Meridian, New Delhi

1996   Sitar and Odissi recitals for inauguration of Manasa: Center for Arts Without  Frontiers

1996   Tyagaraja Aradhana Festival, Sree Shanmukhananda Sangeeta Sabha, New Delhi

1996   Qutabi Shah Tombs Deccan Dance Festival, Hyderabad, Feb. 20

1996   XXVII Conf. of Indian Society of Nephrology, JLU Aud, New Delhi

1996   Kashi Utsav, Tulsi Ghat, Varanasi

1996   Mehfil, I.I.F.T., Qutab Industrial Area, New Delhi

1995   Ardha Khumb, Allahabad, Jan. 18

1995   Divine Life Ashram International Meeting in Rishikesh, Jan 9

1995   Sadhana Ek Antra Yatra (Inner Journey) with Mahadevi Upasana, Kamani, New Delhi

1995   TAMASHA Dance fusion: puppets and arts of Kalakar Trust, Flying Club grounds, Safdarjung Airport, N.D.

1995   American International School alumni reunion Oct 5

1995   Delhi program for Dr. Jon Rohde, Director of UNICEF India, Oct. 21

1995   Brihadeshwari Temple, Thanjavur, Oct. 28

1995   Army Headquarters Club, New Delhi, Dec. 5

1995   American Embassy School

1995   National Youth Festival Senior Artists’ Presentations, Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal, M.P.

1995   Conference of Nephro-Uro-Transplant Society of SAARC Countries, New Delhi, Mar 24

1995   India International Centre, New Delhi

1995   Orissa Cement Dance/Music Festival, Jugalbandi w P. Sundareshan, Kamani, New Delhi

1994   Panscheel Enclave Club for Ceramist Lydia Mehta

1994   Nritya, Triprayar, Kerala April 10

1994   Talcher, Kottakal, Kerala April 2

1994   Kala, Tellicherry, Kerala April 11

1994   Chief Minister of Delhi, Madan Lal Kurana’s Residence, Sahitya Kala Parishad performance Jan 14

1994   Indian Institute of Marketing and Management, F.I.I.C.I, Jan 3

1994   Ages to Ages, Modern Dance Performance at Triveni Chamber Theatre for Kapuria Environs Three Festival Exhibition

1994   India International Center Dec 20

1994   Konarak Festival in Orissa organized by Guru Gangadhar Pradhan Feb. 20

1994   Chhaya Academy, Nehru Centre, Bombay, Dec 20

1994   Agarwal Farm, Gurgeon

1993   Intern’l Conference on Thermodynamics of Solutions and Biological Systems, New Delhi

1993   Centre for Graphic Arts, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi.

1993   Heart Care Festival, Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi.

1993   Shruti Mandal, Governor’s House inaugural concert, Jaipur

1992   Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal

1992   Abhivakti Kala Sangam Award Ceremony, Air Force Auditorium, New Delhi

1992   Lok Sabha, Parliament Annex, Odissi.

1992   A.C.S.A., New Delhi.

1992   Delhi 2001 Forum Awards Function Odissi performance, Triveni Kala Sangam.

1992    Gaiety Theatre, Simla.

1992   College of Art, New Delhi.

1992   Triveni Kala Sangam, Odissi Concert.

1991   Police Education Foundation Odissi concert, Audio Visual and new Hindi compositions, Kamani Auditorium.

1991    Roosevelt House, American Ambassador's Residence, New Delhi.

1991   A.C.S.A., New Delhi

1991   T.D.K. Hall, Cochin Benefit for A.I.I.S. and Rotary.

1991    F.I.C.C.I.- International Conference, with Saroja Vaidyanathan.

1991    I.I.C.-Fires Within /Multi-style Danced Poetry -Modern Dance to poetry of Sarojini Naidu.

1990    Kamani, I.C.C.R. Jivan Rehka Mayurbhanj and Seraikella Chhau  production along with Trinetra Chhau Company, (also Choreography).

1989    Gyan Manch, Calcutta, benefit concert for Mid-Town Rotary.

1989    Rabindra Bharati, Hyderabad, felicitation by Jaycees.

1989     Shivrati, Rabindra Bharati, Hyderabad, A.P. Government.

1989     Tanmayi Sabha, Rail Kalyan, Secunderabad.

1989    Central University of Hyderabad Convocation (also presented my U. students in Odissi).

1989    The Music Academy, Madras.

1988   The American Center, Madras.

1988    Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, Abhivyakti.

1987    Varanasi (Benares), in honor of American Ambassador Dean.

1987    Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, Lamppost.

1985    Rabindra Bhavan, Lucknow, Republic Day.

1985    Padatik , Calcutta.

1985    Rabindra Bharati University, Calcutta.

1985    American Center, Calcutta.

1984    Azad Bhavan, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi (attended by visiting Bolshoi Ballet).

1984    India International Center, New Delhi.

1984    Trade Fair Authority of India, New Delhi.

1984    Sruti Mandal, Rabindra Bhavan, Jaipur, Rajasthan.

1984    Sur Singar Parisad, Ajmer, Rajasthan.

1984    Bharat Vikas Parisad, Jaipur.

1984    Municipal Council and Sruti Mandal, Kota, Rajasthan.

1984    Kala Bharti, Alwar, Rajasthan.

1984    Khumbha Sangit Parisad, Udaipur, Rajasthan.

1984    Tholia House, Jaipur.

1984    Banswara, Rajasthan.

1984    M.G.D. College, Jaipur.

1984    Banasthali College, Rajasthan.

1983    Krishna Gana Sabha, Madras.

1983    Kala Ranjani, Madras and American Institute of Indian Studies.

1983    India International Centre, Bharat Nirman, New Delhi.

1983    Raj Bhavan (Governor's House), Jaipur.

1982    National Center for the Performing Arts, Bombay, with company under direction of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.

1982    Kanoria House, Calcutta, with company under direction of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.

1982    Shruti Mandal, Jaipur.

1982    Surabhika, Kala Mandir, Calcutta.

1982    American Institute of Indian Studies, India International Centre, New Delhi.

1982    Embassy of Qutar, New Delhi.

1978    Members of Parliament Constitution Club, New Delhi.

1978    Santineketan, West Bengal.

1978    Delhi Council for Child Development Benefit Concert-Manipuri, Odissi and Chhau , Maurya Sheraton, New Delhi.

1978    Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, with Parvati.

1978    Jhankar, Bhartiya Kala Kendra, New Delhi, series of nine concerts with two other artists.

1977    Kal Ke Kalakar Sammelan, Sur Singar Samsad for Manipuri, Bombay.

1977    Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, with Kum Kum Mathur and M. Mudgal.

1976    Chhow Bhavan, Baripada, Mayurbhanj District, Orissa.

1976   University Women's Association, New Delhi.

1976   UNESCO 30th Anniversary with President of India, Shri Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, New Delhi.

1976    Jawarhalal Nehru Manipur State Dance Academy, Imphal.

1976    Kala Vikas Kendra, Cuttack, Orissa, featured with other dancers under Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.

1975    Hu-Pambi (Venom Vine) Manipuri Dance Ballet, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi 1974.  1975            Fulbright Concert, India International Centre, New Delhi, with Lucia Maloney.

Concerts in the United States  

2005   Santa Clara University,California

2005   San Francisco, California Museum of Asian Art performance for SACHI, The Society for Art & Cultural Heritage of India1999           University of Pittsburgh

1998   Washington State University School of Music and Theater, Pullman, Washington

1998   Clemson College, North Carolina

1996   March-April tour of  U.S. cities and universities:

Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana; Indianapolis, Indiana; Duke University, Raleigh, N. Carolina; U. of Texas, Austin, Texas; University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont; University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia; Virginia Polytechnic, Blacksburg, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Triton College, Chicago, Illinois; U. of San Diego, California; Ravi Shankar Music Circle at Occidental College, California; Museum of Hist & Industry, Seattle, Washington; Buffalo, New York.

1995   Interlochen Arts Academy, Michigan

1995   In Praise of Krishna in Honor of Prof. E. C. Dimock, American Institute of Indian Studies and the Association of Asian Studies Conference with Poursine and Wiener, Chicago

 1992  Oct-Nov U.S. Tour of 13 Cities for University Circuit for Indian Performing Arts    

Salt Lake City, Utah, U. of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and Pittsburgh, U. of Texas-    Austin, Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., Wayne State U., Detroit, Michigan, U.         of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Indiana U. of Penn., Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa., Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pa., U. of Wisconsin-Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago Indian Music Society

1989  Livermore Temple, Livermore, CA.

1989  Columbia College, Chicago.

1986  State University of N.Y.-Old Westbury, with T. Viswanathan.

1987  University of San Diego

1987  University of Nebraska.

1987  University of Northern Iowa

1986  Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan at Colombia University, N.Y., with three others.

1985  30th Anniversary of the Committee on South Asian Studies,

1986  Ohio State University.

1985  Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln.              

1985  University of Chicago.

1985  Wheaton College, Norton, Mass.

1985  Harvard University, Boston.

1985  University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

1985  Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, guest artist with  Escaped Images.

1984  Interlochen National Music Academy, Michigan.

1984  University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

1984  Hindu Center of Charlotte, North Carolina.

1984  Davidson College, North Carolina.

1983  Century Village - Boca Raton, Florida, soloist with two others.

1983  Century Village - West Palm Beach, Florida, soloist with two  others.

1983  Huntington Lakes, Del Ray Florida, soloist with two others.

1983  Wheaton College, Norton, Mass.

1983  University of Chicago.

1983  University of California-Santa Cruz.

1982  Bennington College, Vermont.

1982  American University, Washington, D.C.

1982  Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.

1980  Momentum Studio, Los Angeles.

1980  East West Cultural Centre, Los Angeles.

1980  Center for World Music, San Diego

1980  San Diego State University, California.

1980  Florida School of the Arts, Palatka.

1980  Ballet Society, San Diego, with my students.

1980  Palos Verdes Peninsular Center, California.

1980  South Asian Cultural Exhibitions, Southern California.

1980  University of Wisconsin-Madison.

1979  Center for World Music, San Francisco.

1979  Performance Space, San Francisco, with Karen Elliott.

1979  Cal. Tech, Pasadena, California.

1979  Ravi Shankar Music Circle-Occidental College, California.

1979  University of Chicago.

1979  I.D.E.A. - Center for the Arts, Santa Monica, California.

1979  Bhakti Temple, Detroit, Michigan.

1979  Waterfront Festival of India, Detroit, Michigan.

1979  Three's Company Studio, San Diego, with Jan Zeitlin.

1979  Three's Company Studio, San Diego, with other faculty.

1979  San Diego Jewish Community Center.

1978  United States International University, San Diego.

1975  University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Concerts in countries other than India and US

2003-08 Kuwait, Japan, Brazil, Ukraine, Slovak Republic, Poland Lithuania, U.K., Canada

2006    Indian Embassy for Poland and Lithuania and ICCR sponsored performances in Warsaw, Krakow, Kaunas Vilnius by ICCR and Indian Embassy of Poland and Lithuania

2006   Lahore Peerzada International Festival sponsored by ICCR

2006   Kiev, Ukraine International Dance Festival

2005   Toronto, Canada

2004   Indian Embassy for Japan and ICCR sponsored performances for Tokyo and Yokahama; performance at Ambassador’s residence for Imperial Prince and Princess and workshop

2004   Brazil performances in San Paolo and Campinas

2004   Nehru Centre, London Toward Mokshya and the Feminine Divine

2002   Lasya & Tandav in Odissi and Mayurbhanj Chhau dance of Orissa, Nehru Centre, London

2001   Odissi with art installation, Bengal Art Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh

2000   Odissi, Manipuri and Chhau in Singapore and Malaysia- Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Kuantan,

             Jitra, Tanjim Malim, Ipoh, Seremban

1999   South Bank in London, Croydon and Kingston in England

1999   Odissi, Manipuri and Chhau in Malaysia

1997   Malaysia- Alor Setar, Kuala Lumpur, Petaling, Pulau Pinang, Klang, Sitiawan, Seremban  and other cities

1996   Malaysia – Sungei Siput, 2 at  Ipoh, 2 at Kuala Lumpur

1997    50th  Independence Day, India Association, Dubai

1997    Hindi Academy, Perth, Australia

1993  Narthana Cultural Organization, Indian Embassy, Kuwait, (two performances)

1984  Raga Mala Music Society, Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, Canada.

1981  KOKAR/SMKI, Denpassr, Bali.

1981  ASKI, Surakarta, Java.

1981  ASKI, Jogjakarta, Java.

Children's concerts

2017   SPICMACAY for Shivaji College, Delhi University South

2017   St  Marks School, Janakpuri SPICMACAY

2017   Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Mehta Vidyalaya

2016   SPICMACAY college and school tour around Indore, Madhya Pradesh region

2016   Dwarka school program SPICMACAY

2016   Khaitan, Noida SPICMACAY

2016   Somerville School SPICMACAY

2013    SPICMACAY tour Dehradun and Asha

2001-16 SPICMACAY  programs for schools in NCR

2001    SpicMckay Noida

1998         Vasant Valley, New Delhi

1989-2003          American Embassy School, New Delhi (several).

1986   69 performances, New Orleans Schools, Arts in Education.

1986   16 performances, Shreveport, Louisiana Schools, Arts Council programming.

1985      2   performances, The Detroit Institute of Arts Youth Theater.

1985      4   performances, Michigan Schools, The Detroit Institute of Arts Show on the Road.

1985      1   performance, Columbia, Missouri.

1985      4   performances, Shreveport, Louisiana

1981   15 performances, Beaverton and Portland, Oregon Schools.

1979-81 250 performances, Los Angeles Unified School District, Inter-Cultural Awareness Program.

1981      S.C.E.T.A. Children's Theatre Festival, San Diego.

1981      4  performances, San Diego, California Schools.

1980-81               37 performances, 69 workshops, Milwaukee, Wisconsin schools, Integration Through the Arts.

1979-80               5 performances, Chula Vista, California Schools.

1980      S.C.E.T.A. Children's Theater Festival, Los Angeles.

Conference and Festival Performances

2018   Seraikella, Jharkhand Chaitra Parva Festival with disciples

2018   Gurugram Kala Utsav

2018   Sivsagar, Assam Shivratri Festival with disciple

2018   Sangeet Utsav 2018 by Tarana Art and Music, Chinamaya Aud, New Deli

2017   Delhi Jagganath Mandir- Sannskreetikalaa Vikaash Kendra International Classical Dance & Music Fest

2017   Bangalore Purvai Sannskreetikalaa Vikaash Kendra International Indian Classical Dance and Music Fest

2016   Aloka Kanungo’s Odissi Dance Festival, Kolkata

2016   Jharkand Govt Festival of Odissi in Raipur

2015   64 Yogini Festival, Odisha

2015   Devadasi Festival, Bhubaneswar

2014   Debadhara Nrutya Festival,India International Centre, New Delhi

2014   Stree Spandan- 3 Women of Mahabharat-w Shovana Narayan & Gopika Varma, CSOI, Chanakyapuri

2013   Fakir Mohan Senapati’s Chha Mana Atha Guntha (1902)with Tom Alter -Sutradhar Cuttack, Odisha

2012   Monsoon Magic Festival, Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi

2012      Janmasthami Flute Festival & Classical Dance, Bahai Temple                                                

2010      Kumbhalgarh Dance Festival ,Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan

2009   Simla Lalit Kala Akademi Inauguration of Gaiety Theatre

2009   Epicentre, Gurgeon with disciples

2009   Surajkund Festival with disciples

2007   Natya Tarangini of Radha/Raja Reddy Parampara National Festival in Hyderabad

2007   Ora magadhi Nrityajali 2007, Sanskriti Bhivar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh (was Bihar then)

2007   Appan International Dance Conference, Intercontinental Hotel, New Delhi

2007   Kolkata Festival by Tanmoy Bose

2007   Mudra Festival, Tiruvanantapuram

2006   Sangeet Natak Akademi Odissi Festival, Bhubaneswar

2004   ICCR Festival of Indian Classical Dance & Music by Resident Foreign Artistes, Kamani

2004   Khajuraho Festival, govt of Madhya Pradesh

2003   Geeta Govinda Festival, Odissi Kendra at Habitat Centre, New Delhi

2002   Sindhu Darshan Festival, Leh, Ladakh Inaugural program Sindhu Ke Swar choreography for Odissi, Bharata Natyam and Mohini Attam by Sharon Lowen, Shobana, Deepti Bhalla in front of 210 ft painting by Naresh Kapuria. ITDC with Deputy P.M. Advani

2001   Pradakshina offering to Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi

2001   Swaralahari Fest in memory of Smt Sarala Rao, A.P. Bhavan, New Delhi

2001   Kartik Fine Arts 26th Dance Festival, Chennai

2000   H.C.L. Series at Habitat Centre, New Delhi

1999   Shringar Dance Festival, Habitat Centre, New Delhi

1999   Sangeet Natak Akademi Odissi Documentation Festival in Bhubaneswar, Orissa

1998   Navratri Fest, Shri Ram Maha Yagna Classical Dance & Music Saamelan, Rawatpura Sarkar, Lahar Dist., Bhind, M.P.

1997   Purogamana Kala Sahithya Sangham and Safdar Hasmi Festival, Thiruvananthapuram

1994   Sankat Mochan Hanuman Jayanti Festival, Varanasi (first non-Hindu artist ever invited to perform at the temple festival since 400 years)

1994   Kottakal, Kerala Temple Festival

1994   Chidambaram

1994   Panchshila Enclave concert for Lydia Mehta, New Delhi

1994   Konarak Festival, Orissa

1994   Deoghar, Bihar Shivrati Festival

1994   Tyagaraja Aradhana Festival, New Delhi

1993   Balamurali Krishna Trust Seminar, Innovations in Odissi Abhinaya

1993   Nishagandhi Palace Festival Finale, Odissi-Bharatanatyam Jugalbandi,  Trivandrum.

1993   Swatch Ganga Festival, Tulsi Ghat by Sankat Morchan Foundation and Ministry of Environment.

1992   Maitrey Mela Arts Festival, Cannanore, Kerala

1992   Soorya Festival, Trivandrum

1992   Simla Festival performance for 20,000 audience on Mall organized by Himachal Government and Delhi Administration.

1992   Swatch Ganga Festival, Tulsi Ghat by Sankat Morchan Foundation and Ministry of Environment.

1991   Toxicology Conference Odissi Performance, Ashoka Hotel.

1991   Odissi Performance for opening of International Conference on Cleaning the Ganges, Varanasi.

1991   Inaugural performance of Nishagandhi Palace Festival, Trivandrum.

1991   Onam Festival, Trivandrum.

1990   Lucknow Tansen-Tyagaraja Festival.

1990   Kerala Kalamandalam Diamond Jubilee Festival, separate performances of Odissi and Chhau.

1990   Chidambaram Mahashivrati Festival, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.

1990    Holiday Inn Conference of Near East and South Asia International School Delegates - Manipuri, Odissi and Chhau.

1990    First Annual Foreign Artist Festival New Delhi by Sahitya Kala Parishad (also convener).

1991   International Cardiology Conference, Siri Fort, Odissi and Chhau.

1989   Kalasagaram Annual Music and Dance Festival, Secunderabad.

1989   28th Annual Ramanavami Festival, Odissi performance on Ramanavami Day, Secunderabad.

1988    Orissa Tourism Development Corporation and India Tourism Development Corporation Orissa Festival, Samrat-New Delhi.

1988    Children's Film Festival, Bhubaneswar (Duet with Kum Kum Mohanty)

1987    Chaitra Parva Festival, Seraikella, Bihar.

1987   Three Traditions Dance Festival, Chandigarh Rock Garden, one evening Chhau with Trinetra Co., one evening Odissi solo.

1987   Association of Asian Studies Western Regional Conference, University of Arizona.

1987    Banjara Music Festival, Spirit of Freedom, Hyderabad.

1987    Srinagar, Kashmir Travel Agents Association of India Annual Conference.

1986    Festival of India-U.S.A. tour: Bhubaneswar, Bangalore, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Allahabad, Varanasi, Bhopal, Poona, Lucknow, and Calcutta.

1986    Festival of India Opening, Shreveport, Louisiana.

1986    Association of Asian Studies National Conference, Chicago, A.I.I.S. tribute to President Dimock, with Poursine and Wiener.

1985    Festival of India Odissi dance tour of 8 U.S. States with accompanying orchestra led by Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and Pt Bhubaneswar Misra with Shri Rakhal Mohanti and Ratikanta Mohapatra:

Michigan - Kalamazoo College, The Detroit Institute of Arts, Grand Valley State College, Hope College, University of Michigan.

             Indiana - Jay County Arts Council, St. Mary-of-the-Woods College.

             Missouri - Stephen's College

             Iowa - University of Iowa.

             Minnesota- University of Minnesota.

             California- Ravi Shankar Music Circle-Occidental College, Center for World Music, San Diego State

             University, University of California-Berkeley.

             New York- Metropolitan Museum of Arts, New York City.

             Louisiana- Louisiana State University-Shreveport activities

             (see Lecture/demonstrations for additional tour )

1984    East-West Dance Encounter, National Centre for the Performing Arts and Max Mueller Bhavan, Bombay.

1984    Los Angeles Olympic Arts Festival, Festival of Masks. Featured performance.

1984    Association of Asian Studies National Conference, San Francisco

1983   12th Annual Conference on South Asia, University of Wisconsin at Madison featured performance.

1983    Classical Indian Dance Traditions and Modern Theatre Seminar/ Festival, Padatik, Calcutta, Bharatiya Natya Sangh and International Theatre Institute.  (Only non-native performer of classical tradition)

1979    Puppeteers of America 40th Annual Festival, Kent State University, Ohio. (Only non-puppetry performance)

1980    Festival of Masks, Los Angeles, California.

1978   Conference on Asian Dance, Hawaii, by the Committee on Research in Dance and the American Dance Guild.  (Manipuri performance and first introduction of Mayurbhanj Chhau to North America)

1978    Festival of Masks, Los Angeles.

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