blue13 dance company headlines this spectucular South Asian arts festival in Shaker Heights, Ohio. The company dances its signature Neo-Kathak contemporary style in choreographer Achinta S. McDaniel's homecoming performance with Kory Keith, Carrie Lavery, and Preya K.M. Patel.
June 4, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Hathaway Brown School
19600 North Park Blvd.
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Achinta S. McDaniel
Performance Date: Saturday, June 4th, 2005
August 4-6, 2005: Pictures of You, Santa Monica, CA
blue13 dance company and Highways Performance Space present:
PICTURES OF YOU
Modern Dance with a Neo-Kathak Rhythmic Edge
Choreographer, Achinta S. McDaniel showcases her ensemble's
versatility in modern and Neo-Kathak works, bringing rhythmic footwork
inspired by classical Indian technique together with a raw,
aggressive, and emotional style of modern dance unique to blue13.
This is no amorphous, over-done "east meets west" performance.
Pictures of You is a moving album of work, political, personal, and
purely aesthetic, blurring the line between conventional concert and
cultural dance.
August 4, 5, and 6, 2005
8:30 p.m.
Admission: $15
Highways
1651 18th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
RESERVATIONS: 310-315-1459
highwaysperformance.org
Jaikaran Sawhny
Performance Date: Thursday, August 4th, 2005
August 18, 2005: A Journey to India, Pasadena, CA
blue13 dance company and the Levitt Pavilion proudly present the premiere of
A JOURNEY TO INDIA
blue13 dance company brings the magic of India to the Levitt, transforming dance inspired by India's "Bollywood" films into a bold, brilliant stage performance. From the fantastic rhythms of classical Indian dance to the proud, lively folk Bhangra style and more contemporary forms, Artistic Director, Achinta S. McDaniel creates beautiful works of dance representing the versatility, grace, and unique style that is Bollywood.
August 18, 2005
7:00 p.m.
FREE Admission
Levitt Pavilion
85 E. Holly Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
levittpavilionpasadena.org
Achinta S. McDaniel
Performance Date: Thursday, August 18th, 2005
September 18, 2005: Dancescape III, Hollywood, CA
blue13 dance company performs Neo-Kathak
"Project"
with special guest tapper, Chris Rutledge, alongside a number of talented local Los Angeles artists in this wonderful evening event. Dancescape is a fundraiser benefitting the LAUSD's arts programs.
September 18, 2005
Cinespace
6356 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
$15
Achinta S. McDaniel
Performance Date: Sunday, September 18th, 2005
KTLA MORNING NEWS LIVE
WATCH BLUE13 PERFORM LIVE ON THE KTLA-5 MORNING NEWS!
Thursday, February 23, 2006: 7:00 a.m. Los Angeles Local Channel 5-KTLA will film a segment on the company at Pasadena's Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts to promote their summer series of events. blue13 opens the Levitt's season on June 29, 2006 with A Journey to India II.
blue13
Performance Date: Thursday, February 23rd, 2006
Riverside International Film Festival
February 26, 2006 blue13 dancers perform live Bollywood and Bhangra dance at the Riverside Film Festival's Closing Night Gala. More Information
blue13
Performance Date: Sunday, February 26th, 2006
Coalition to End Hunger & Homelessness at Nirvana
February 26, 2006 6:30 p.m. blue13's Achinta S. McDaniel performs live with a special Bhangra dance lesson! Part of the Los Angeles Cultural Dining Tour, don't miss out on a unique opportunity to get a taste of Nirvana's fabulous Nouvelle cuisine of India along with LA's best Bollywood dancing! 8690 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (310) 657-5040 More Information
blue13
Performance Date: Sunday, February 26th, 2006
IT'S A MISMATCH PREMIERE
March 4-5, 2006 Cinequest Film Festival San Jose, CA Romeo and Juliet go Bollywood in "It’s a Mismatch", a romantic comedy that is sure to provide this year’s festival with one of its most joyous experiences. Channeling the vivid colors and swirling energy of India’s famous film industry, the movie is a passionate view of hilariously star-crossed romance while never forgetting the importance of family, culture, and staying true to one’s emotions. Choreographed by Achinta S. McDaniel. Tickets/Info
mcdaniel
Performance Date: Saturday, March 4th, 2006
Asian Arts Initiative ARTIST EXCHANGE, Philadelphia
MARCH 17, 2006 Asian Arts Initiative Themes of Gentrification and Displacement in the API community are explored in Part 2 of the Asian Arts Initiative Artists Exchange, with innovative, intelligent new works performed by Asian American female artists from all over the country.
8:00 p.m. Asian Arts Initiative 1315 Cherry Street 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107
McDaniel
Performance Date: Friday, March 17th, 2006
B-Fest
April 14, 2006 James Armstrong Theatre
blue13 dancers perform live at Viji Prakash's B-Fest! In a sneak peak at one of the company's Bhangra pieces from the upcoming World Premiere of Karishma, blue13 takes to the stage alongside some of LA's top South Asian dance performers. A celebration of cultural and classical forms...all the "B's" from Bollywood to Bharatanatyam to Balinese to Break!
8:00 p.m. James Armstrong Theatre 3300 Civic Drive Torrance, CA 90503 $20 General Admission, $35 Reserved Seating More Information
blue13
Performance Date: Friday, April 14th, 2006
Dancescape IV
May 19, 2006 Aqua Lounge
It's that time again! Join blue13 dance company as they perform live with some of LA's hottest dance talent in the fourth installment of Jamie Gregor's Dancescape series. A new venue and fresh faces should make for the most exciting Dancescape yet! blue13 stages their signature moves, live Bollywood and Bhangra with a touch of modern, tap, jazz, ballet, and more. Don't forget...this is a fundraiser!
JUNE 29, 2006 Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts
Once Again, blue13 dance company partners with The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts to present the highly anticipated 2nd Annual:
A JOURNEY TO INDIA
Live Bollywood and Bhangra dance performances and live drumming and song, with a special 30 minute Bhangra dance lesson! This is an OUTDOOR FAMILY EVENT! Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and blankets, and get ready to dance with blue13!
Levitt Pavilion Bandshell Memorial Park, Corner of Raymond and Walnut Streets Pasadena, CA 91103 Free Admission Directions & Information
Achinta S. McDaniel
Performance Date: Thursday, June 29th, 2006
Global Delights with Karsh Kale & Dhamaal Soundsystem
July 15, 2006 The Getty Center
blue13 at The Getty Center
The rich melodies of the Indian subcontinent combine with electronica and trip-hop for an evening of cross-cultural grooves. blue13 dance company performs alongside Dub Lab Sound System to open the show for Karsh Kale and Dhamaal Soundsystem.
5:45-9:30 p.m. Free! No Reservations Required.
The Getty Center Museum Courtyard & Garden Terrace 1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049
blue13
Performance Date: Saturday, July 15th, 2006
DANCE DOWNTOWN!
July 21, 2006 The Music Center
BHANGRA AT THE MUSIC CENTER IN DOWNTOWN L.A.!
Achinta S. McDaniel returns to The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for a Special Bhangra Night in The Music Center's popular "Dance Downtown" summer series.
Join Achinta for two fabulous 30-minute Bhangra lessons with live Dhol drumming by Dhol Nation's Jess, and dance the rest of the night away to the Bhangra beats of LA's one and only DJ Tej Gill!
The Blue School
Performance Date: Friday, July 21st, 2006
KARISHMA: An Enchanting Evening of Bollywood Dance Under the Stars
SEPTEMBER 2, 2006 John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
blue13 proudly presents
THE WORLD PREMIERE OF KARISHMA!
An intoxicating explosion of eastern and western dance inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Wizard of Oz, Bollywood comes alive in blue13 dance company’s exotic Indian fairytale of romance, magic and mystery in a show that promises to be THE dance event of the summer.
Artistic Director, Achinta S. McDaniel creates a stunning dancescape lush with styles ranging from Bollywood, Break Dance, and Ballet to Fire Dance, Modern, Bhangra, Classical Indian, Jazz, and Aerial Acrobatics in an extraordinary live dance performance at Hollywood’s world renowned Ford Amphitheatre.
Ford Amphitheatre 2580 Cahuenga Blvd., East Hollywood, CA 90068
blue13
Performance Date: Saturday, September 2nd, 2006
GLOBAL GROOVES AT SKIRBALL
GLOBAL GROOVES FAMILY DANCE PARTY! February 11, 2007
Families, children, adults, all are invited for a great day of multi-cultural dance with LA's best instructors. Especially great for kids 2-12 years old. Join blue13's Achinta for fabulous Bollywood and Bhangra fun at the Skirball Cultural Center!
Adults: $7 General, Children ages 2 and up: $4 General; Free to Members
The Skirball Cultural Center is located in the Sepulveda Pass off the 405 Freeway at Skirball Center Drive, 2.5 miles south of the 101 Freeway. For more information, visit www.skirball.org
blue13
Performance Date: Sunday, February 11th, 2007
BOLLYWOOD-TECH AT ELECTRIC LODGE
SPEND THE WEEKEND WITH US! February 23-25, 2007
blue13 is proud to present...
BOLLYWOOD-TECH Three Performances of Contemporary Dance set to the sounds of Bollywood.
Don't miss the company's premiere of new works during this special weekend at the Electric Lodge. Featuring the choreography of Achinta S. McDaniel and collaboration from the 15+ dancers of the company.
February 23-25, 2007 Friday and Saturday at 8pm Sunday Matinee at 1pm
Electric Lodge 1416 Electric Ave. Venice, CA 90291
Tickets: $18 General; $15 DRC, Swerve Members & Students with ID only. Box Office Phone: 310.823.0710
For More Information, please e-mail: events@blue13dance.com
blue13
Performance Date: Friday, February 23rd, 2007
Max10
blue13 dances at Max10! Finally! June 4, 2007
Support a great event at Electric Lodge! Max10 welcomes blue13 dance company and nine other great acts to perform Ten 10-minute works. blue13 presents a sneak peak of its upcoming premiere of PAHELIYAN (August) at Max10.
June 4, 2007 7.30pm
Tickets: $8 Box Office: 310.823.0710
Electric Lodge 1416 Electric Ave. Venice, CA 90291
For more information, e-mail: events@blue13dance.com or max10@electriclodge.org
blue13
Performance Date: Monday, June 4th, 2007
PAHELIYAN: THE STORY OF ALICE
WORLD PREMIERE OF PAHELIYAN: THE STORY OF ALICE Ford Amphitheatre August 24-25, 2007
blue13 returns to the stunning Ford Amphitheatre for in an Eastern adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, told through dance. Alice journeys through strange and exotic landscapes in a dreamlike dance and music spectacular inspired by Bollywood.
Tickets will be available shortly. Please check back for updates, or visit www.fordamphitheatre.org.
Ford Amphitheatre 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East Hollywood, CA 90068
blue13
Performance Date: Friday, August 24th, 2007
OPEN CALL FOR DANCERS blue13 dance company Summer 2008 Season
blue
Performance Date: Saturday, March 1st, 2008
March 28th: BOLLYWOOD DANCE PARTY AT TANZORE!
BOLLYWOOD BHANGRA DANCE PARTY! Now Every Month with DJ Tej Gill at Tanzore Beverly Hills
Join blue13 dance company for a night of Bollywood and Bhangra at Tanzore! Bollywood/Bhangra dance lessons with blue13 from 8-9pm so get there early, then stay to party into the night to the hottest Indian sounds in town by DJ Tej Gill.
March 28, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
RSVP NOW: RSVP@tanzore.com
$20 pp
Last Friday of Every Month at Tanzore 50 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211 310.652.3894
blue school
Performance Date: Friday, March 28th, 2008
April 22nd: Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles with blue13
IFFLA Opening Gala with blue13
blue13 dance company kicks off the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles on April 22nd! OPENING GALA PERFORMANCE LIVE WITH BOMBAY DUB ORCHESTRA AT THE CABANA CLUB 9.30pm. Details Coming Soon.
blue
Performance Date: Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
May 9th: Highways Anniversary Showcase
Celebrate with Highways Performance Space on its Birthday! Join blue13 dance company and LA’s hottest performing artists in this very special event. Details TBA.
May 10th: NACHLE INDIA Featuring blue13 dance company
blue13 dance company live in NACHLE INDIA!
BARCLAY CENTER
A Showcase of Film & Folk Dances of India featuring blue13 dance company and Southern California’s South Asian based dance ensembles, presented by the Ektaa Center. May 10, 2008 7:00 p.m.
Irvine Barclay Theatre 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Join blue13 dance company and DJ TEJ GILL Monday 6/30 from 7-9pm at the Ford Amphitheatre for a great night of dancing, games, lessons, and Bollywood fun! Pre-sale tickets and prizes will be available as we dance into the evening on the Ford stage!
Ford Amphitheatre 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East Hollywood, CA 90068 7:00-9:00 p.m.
BHANGRA DANCE DOWNTOWN! at The Music Center featuring blue13 dance company
FREE BHANGRA DANCE LESSONS WITH ACHINTA S. MCDANIEL
July 11, 2008
A free & crazy delicious dance party with blue13 dance company & LA’s favorite Indian dance teacher, Achinta S. McDaniel, along with a Bhangra DJ and live drums right on the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Downtown Los Angeles! Free dance lessons throughout this fun dance party night beneath the stars, for all levels! Dance floor provided.
blue13 dance company presents the world premiere of KHEL! A Bollywood Bedtime Story The Summer’s Most Anticipated Dance Premiere
Live at the Ford Amphitheatre
August 23, 2008
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
blue13 plays nice in the World Premiere of Khel, live at the Ford Amphitheatre this summer! Khel! meaning "play" in Hindi, is the first of its kind, an original Bollywood ballet, telling the story of 3 children that have fallen into a vibrant Eastern dreamscape full of games, toys, absurd creatures and bedtime stories coming to life all around them. With choreography by Achinta S. McDaniel, assistant choreographers Arun Mathai,Kory Keith & Erin Dwyer, and for the very first time, a full original score composed by Tej Gill.
blue
Performance Date: Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
AUDITIONS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6
Audition Notice for International Tour of 4 Cities br>
Live Dance & Music Concert Touring November 15-30, 2008. Additional Dates May be Added.
Saturday 2:45pm
Swerve
8250 W. 3rd St., 2nd Fl., Los Angeles, CA 90048
Auditioning for 5 Women, 3 Men, All Ethnicities
Experienced, trained, technical dancers with contemporary, ballet, jazz background a must. Experience with Moroccan, African, French Can-Can, and Indian styles a plus.
Prepare 1 minute solo in strongest genre, music on CD or iPod.
No calls please. Questions: info@blue13dance.org
blue
Performance Date: Saturday, September 6th, 2008
INTERNATIONAL TOUR. FEZ-QUEEN OF CITIES
INTERNATIONAL TOUR FEZ-QUEEN OF CITIES Los Angeles, New York, Rabat, Paris. Choreographed by Achinta S. McDaniel
blue13 dance company partners with Artistic Director, Kamal Ouidhiri and the Moroccan American Cultural Center to present a live music and dance spectacular based on the foundation of the 1200 year old city of Fez, Morocco. Fez-Queen of Cities will premiere at Royce Hall, UCLA on November 15, 2008, subsequently touring at Symphony Space in New York City on November 19th, at the Theatre Mohamed V in Rabat, Morocco on November 23rd, and culminating in a stunning UNESCO sponsored European premiere on November 26, 2008 in Paris, France.
World Premiere, Royce Hall, Los Angeles: November 15, 8pm, Free Click for Details
East Coast Premiere, Symphony Space, New York: November 19, 2008, 8pm, Free Click for Details
Performance Date: Saturday, November 15th, 2008
49th Annual Holiday Arts Celebration . Christmas Eve!
blue13 dance company live at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion! DECEMBER 24, 2008
A six hour LIVE holiday extravaganza featuring blue13 dance company performance at 5:15 p.m.
Since 1964 the Commission has produced a Holiday Celebration in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the Music Center on December 24th from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The program honors the spirit of many cultures and holiday traditions through music, song and dance.
Community and professional choirs, music ensembles, folk and traditional artists, and dance companies perform for an audience in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion while the program is broadcast live throughout Southern and Central California on KCET.
Attendance and parking are free. No reservations or tickets are necessary. Doors open at 2:30pm. Seating is first come, first served. Attendees can arrive at any time and stay as long as they wish.
National broadcast by PBS.
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA
P: 213.972.7211
Directions & Parking
blue
Performance Date: Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
BOLLYWOOD DELICIOUS . VALENTINE'S WEEKEND 2009
Highways and blue13 dance company present...
BOLLYWOOD DELICIOUS February 13-15, 2009
Fri/Sat, 8.30pm and Sun, 2.00pm
Naughty Bollywood for your Naughty Valentine...
A weekend of 3 Bollywood Dance Theatre shows at Highways just in time for Valentine's Day! The premiere of Bollywood Delicious is ripe with the lip-smacking, lip-synching parody and the unimitable Bollywood-Tech style of blue13 dance company, featuring tongue-in-cheek (and other places) premieres, re-staged audience favorites, and of course the best of Bollywood music. Grab your honey and get a taste of blue13's wild side in it's raucous return to the Highways stage.
$20 general/ $15 students/seniors/drc/highways members
Highways Performance Space
18th Street Arts Center
1651 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
*not appropriate for young children
Performance Date: Friday, February 13th, 2009
SPRING AUDITIONS. MARCH 15th
blue13 dance company announces
SPRING AUDITIONS Sunday March 15, 2009 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Swerve 8250 W. 3rd St., 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90048
This year, blue13 celebrates its
10th Season as the nation's premiere contemporary Bollywood dance ensemble.
This is a chance to join an established dance company that just completed its first international tour. blue13 consistently books live events and performances in Los Angeles, and is currently developing a national tour for the 2010/2011 season.
Seeking Professional Dancers:
* Men & Women, Ages 18+
* Proficiency in contemporary, ballet, jazz/jazz funk, hip hop styles; experience with Indian genres a plus, though not required.
The Audition:
* Bring headshot and resume;
* Prepare a 1-minute solo with music on CD or iPod. We want to see your best style;
* You will additionally learn and perform choreography with the company.
Contracted dancers receive pay for performances, opportunities to perform on TV, in film and commercials, and of course in live, theatrical dance productions in the company's signature Bollywood-Tech style. Teaching and choreography opportunities are also available to dancers, along with free classes with director, Achinta S. McDaniel at studios throughout the city.
Next show: April 26, 2009 in Santa Monica.
RSVP/QUESTIONS: info@blue13dance.com
blue
Performance Date: Sunday, March 15th, 2009
blue13 on TV show, THE DOCTORS
Watch the girls perform on The Doctors, and teach the docs some hot moves! Click for Video
blue13tv
Performance Date: Monday, March 16th, 2009
Bollywood Delicious: The Family Version!
2 Months Later, a slightly sweeter version of blue13's deliciousness...
The Edye Stage presents blue13 dance company in
BOLLYWOOD DELICIOUS April 26, 2009 7.30PM
An evening of Bollywood Dance Theatre! Bollywood Delicious is ripe with the lip-smacking, lip-synching parody and the unimitable Bollywood-Tech style of blue13 dance company, featuring cheeky premieres, re-staged audience favorites, and of course the best of Bollywood music, including original compositions by Tej Gill. Grab your honey and get a taste of blue13's wild side in it's debut at the Edye.
The Edye Stage is located behind The Broad Stage on the SMC Performing Arts Center campus 1310 11th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Performance Date: Sunday, April 26th, 2009
AUDITION. SUMMER 2009. June 15, 2009
blue13 dance company announces
SUMMER AUDITIONS Monday June 15, 2009 8:00 p.m.
MnR Dance Factory 11606 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
This year, blue13 celebrates its
10th Season as the nation's premiere contemporary Bollywood dance ensemble.
This is a chance to join an established dance company that just completed its first international tour. blue13 consistently books live events and performances in Los Angeles, and is currently developing a national tour for the 2010/2011 season.
Seeking Professional Dancers:
* Men & Women, Ages 18+
* Proficiency in contemporary, ballet, jazz/jazz funk, hip hop styles; experience with Indian genres a plus, though not required.
The Audition:
* Bring headshot and resume;
* Prepare a 1-minute solo with music on CD or iPod. We want to see your best style;
* You will additionally learn and perform choreography with the company.
Contracted dancers receive pay for performances, opportunities to perform on TV, in film and commercials, and of course in live, theatrical dance productions in the company\'s signature Bollywood-Tech style. Teaching and choreography opportunities are also available to dancers, along with free classes with director, Achinta S. McDaniel at studios throughout the city.
RSVP/QUESTIONS: info@blue13dance.com
Audition
Performance Date: Monday, June 15th, 2009
EXPERIENCE INDIA - JULY 18-19, 2009
EXPERIENCE INDIA July 18th and 19th
2 Wonderful days of Indian dance, music, and culture at the Grove! With live performances by blue13, Bhangra/Bollywood lessons with Achinta S. McDaniel, and music by DJ Tej Gill
Saturday and Sunday
DJ and Performances: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
blue13 dance company Fowler Museum Summer Concert August 23, 2009
blue13 returns to UCLA’s Fowler Museum in this special summer performance, in association with the museum’s “Daughters of India” photography exhibition by Stephen P. Huyler.
Free Events
Performance Date: Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
BOMBAYLA-BOLLYWOOD PARTY! August 29th
Walk Talkin Entertainment Presents: BombayLA Saturday August 29th
Join us on an exotic musical journey blending east and west beats with DJ’s spinning the best of bollywood, bhangra, classic hip hip, RnB, Arabic and soul.
DJ’s on the night: DJ Tonearm and DJ 4Real.
With blue13 dance company Dancers!
Complimentary entry before 11PM W/RSVP, $5 after.
RSVP to bombayla@walktalkin.com
BombayLA
Performance Date: Saturday, August 29th, 2009
AUDITIONS-AUGUST 30TH-ALL STYLES
AUDITION NOTICE blue13 dance company seeking experienced dancers, 18+
Sunday, August 30, 2009 , 1.30 p.m. IDA Hollywood 6755 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Floor
For 2 Performances, with potential to become a blue13 ensemble member. Rehearsals begin in September, Sundays and Mondays or Wednesdays.
1.) October 8th: out of state performance: Paid, Plus Expenses, Leaving LA October 7th evening, returning October 9th.
2.) October 28th: Carnival at Key Club: Unpaid, but great gig!
blue13's signature "Bollywood-Tech" style is predominantly Bollywood performance, but dancers must have ballet/jazz/ modern experience, with proficiency in other styles a plus. Indian dance experience a plus, but not required.
Perks: Free Training with industry leader, Achinta S. McDaniel; Joining a Company that has a decade of experience and consistently books paid live gigs, films, and television appearances; Diversifying your dance style; Working with a true family of live, original dancers with integrity and passion for performance.
Auditions: All Styles Welcome
Performance Date: Sunday, August 30th, 2009
Grand Rapids, MI: ARTPRIZE-OCTOBER 8th
ARTPRIZE-Grand Rapids, Michigan
blue13 performs for the closing event at ArtPrize, October 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Details to Come. Click for ArtPrize Site
Performance Date: Thursday, October 8th, 2009
LOS ANGELES FESTIVAL. October 24th
FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES FREE October 24, 2009
Join blue13 for a fun, free day of dance and music and more at the Healthy Neighborhood Festival in Los Angeles. blue13 performances and Bollywood/Bhangra dance lessons with Achinta S. McDaniel.
•Workshops and activities for families!
•FREE health screenings and information on how to get fit from local organizations!
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
blue13 at 1:10 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
best in LA
Performance Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2009
IDA BOULEVARD3 HALLOWEEN SHOWCASE-OCTOBER 30th
BOLLYWEEN AT BOULEVARD3! IDA SHOWCASE featuring blue13
Don’t miss blue13 dance company WORKING it at this spectacular International Dance Academy showcase at Boulevard3. You’ve never seen Bollywood like this before! Joined by IDA's hottest choreographers and dancers in a true international dance showcase that includes Hip Hop, Krumping, Jazz, Bboying, Jazz Funk, and more.
October 30, 2009
Show: 8.00
Party 9.00
Only $15 when you RSVP by calling: 323-463-8865
$20 at the Door
Boulevard3
6523 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028 Click for Details
Performance Date: Friday, October 30th, 2009
MAJESTIC FUNK- FREE. Friday, November 6th
MAJESTIC FUNK BLUE13 LIVE WITH THE WAACKERS BOULEVARD3-HOLLYWOOD
Dance, Music, Art, Fashion, Life!!! One BIG jam session!!! Let's get down!! Bollywood by LA favorites, blue13 dance company, alongside The Waackers!
DRESS CODE: Creativity!
FREE B4 1030pm w/ RSVP: Majesticfunk@boulevard3.com
$20 after 1030pm
**BE SURE TO RSVP!
Majestic Funk is a Waackers event combining dance & musical performances from working choreographers and artists, live graffiti art & body painting on both canvas & working models, and fashion shows featuring local designers.
DANCESCAPE X: With the BlueThirTEENS! November 14, 2009
DANCESCAPE X Featuring blue13's teen ensemble: The BlueThirTEENS
Dancescape celebrates its 10th show in this wonderful evening of live dance benefiting art and music programs in LA Public Schools.
Over 100 dancers will take the stage between 7:00 and Midnight; one ticket lets you see them all!
A wide variety of styles including bollywood, hip hop, contemporary, jazz, salsa, bellydance - and everything in between.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT ART & MUSIC PROGRAMS IN OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
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Performance Date: Saturday, November 14th, 2009
FREE DANCE IN SANTA MONICA . January 9, 2010
FREE DANCE CLASS SAMPLERS FOR ALL LEVELS!
JOIN us Saturday, January 9th for a Day of Free Dance Classes at THE PRETENDERS STUDIO in Santa Monica. Jazz, Ballet, Bollywood, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern, Stretch, Yoga, and many more great half hour classes all day long. Did we mention its free?
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION . January 17, 2010
Join us in celebrating
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration: One Dream, A region of Influence, A World of People January 17, 2010 California African American Museum
Join us on Martin Luther King Weekend as we celebrate the inspiration of one man's dream, his past presence and continued legacy. View film screenings of his speeches and experience performances on our main stage with artists representing our diverse community, including blue13 dance company.
Museum opens at 11am Program begins at 1pm And remember, this event is FREE! Parking is at 39th and Figueroa Streets and is $8 per vehicle.
CAAM 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Main Number: (213) 744-7432, Fax number: 213-744-2050 Target Hotline: (213) 744-2132
blue13 shows off the best of Bollywood-Tech at the world famous Choreographer's Ball! Mark your calendar and please check back for details soon. CLICK FOR CARNIVAL SITE
blue
Performance Date: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
MISCHIEF! March 12-14, 2010
blue13 and highways performance space present... MISCHIEF March 12-14, 2010
The raucous dancers of blue13 return to entice audiences with their latest dance theatre adventure - 3 nights of Bollywood induced flashbacks, frivolity, melodrama, and sexy, scandalous behavior not befitting good Indian girls and boys. Expect a show filled with blue13’s signature Bollywood-Tech style, celebrating the diversity of its cast and techniques from Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip Hop, to Bhangra, Kathak, and Tap, all fueled by the power and drama of Bollywood.
bollywood mischief
Performance Date: Friday, March 12th, 2010
A Taste of Dance at the Music Center . March 27, 2010
A TASTE OF DANCE at The Music Center Downtown
Don't miss blue13's Arun Mathai teaching a special Bollywood dance fitness class at 3pm! An all day event to explore how dance has taken the fitness world by storm. Learn new moves and taste test a variety of dance fitness styles. No experience necessary.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
11:00am to 4:00pm
Music Center Plaza
Beginning with a group warm-up at 11:00am, tone and sweat to the following classes:
Bollywood Blast with blue13 at 3pm!
Cardio Samba
Hip Hop Aerobics
Bellydance Burn
Hula Workout
Jazzercise
Salsa Workout
Step Aerobics
Zumba
AND MORE!
Admission $1 per lesson, 20 minutes long. Purchase tickets on the day of the event (cash only), on sale beginning at 10:30am.
The Music Center is located at 135 N. Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. Parking available in Music Center garage for $9 during evenings and weekends. No photography, videotaping, and recordings of any kind allowed. Program and information is subject to change. In case of rain, event will be canceled.
blue school
Performance Date: Saturday, March 27th, 2010
INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF LA-April 24th
APRIL 24, 2010 blue13 dance company live at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles
Join us in the beautiful courtyard of the ARCLIGHT THEATERS in Hollywood for a very special blue13 dance performance celebrating the Indian Film Festival of LA. Part of Rukus Avenue's Rhythm Village. Don't miss the night's other extraordinary performers including Dhol Nation and Gingger Shankar.
ARTWALLAH presents AFTERLIFE Featuring new collaborative work, "The Pieces," by blue13 dance company and tej gill. June 18, 19, 20
North America's renowned producer of dynamic South Asian diasporic art, now in its 10th year, partners with Highways in presenting the freshest in Cultural-Art-Collision, food and family fun. Classically grass-roots in nature but modern in form and context, Artwallah's fringing of music, dance, solo performance/stand-up, literature, poetry, film and visual art, digs deeply into its ethnic roots: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to find its fusion in a uniquely American expressionism.
Fri + Sat 8:30pm Sun 7:00pm $20/$15 Daytime Festival: Saturday 12-7; Sunday 12-6 Click for More
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Performance Date: Friday, June 18th, 2010
FREE DANCE PARTY at The Music Center. July 2, 2010
WE'RE BACK AT THE MUSIC CENTER THIS SUMMER FOR A SPECIAL BOLLYWOOD-BHANGRA DANCE DOWNTOWN! July 2, 2010
DJ, Dancefloor, and Lessons: All Free at the Music Center.
Join Achinta S. McDaniel for free Bhangra/Bollywood dance lessons on the beautiful Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and dance away the beautiful summer night to the amazing sounds of DJ Rishi! No experience or partner necessary. Complimentary beginner lessons at 6:30pm and throughout the evening.
ADMISSION: FREE, donations welcomed. First come, first served.
Information is subject to change. In case of rain, events will be canceled.
The Music Center is located in downtown Los Angeles on Grand Avenue between First and Temple Streets. Parking is available in the Music Center garage for $9. For public transportation (MTA bus/Metro Red Line), call 1-800-Commute or visit www.mta.net.
For more information please call: 213-972-3660
The Music Center 135 North Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-972-3660
Performance Date: Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Red, White & Blue13- July 3rd with Taylor Dayne
Pre-4th of July Celebration: Red, White, & Blue13! blue13 dance company live in Corona, opening for Taylor Dayne July 3, 2010 7.30pm"
at Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos, Corona, CA
Price: Free admission
Phone: (951) 277-7601
Age Suitability: All Ages
The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos in Corona, California is hosting a big pre-4th of July Celebration on Saturday, July 3rd. Activities include an Independence Day Sidewalk Sale; a block party with live music hosted by KOLA radio station, a mobile video theater; a dazzling laser and effects show featuring Taylor Dayne; and a Kid's Zone hosted by Radio Disney. Admission is free for all. For additional information, call (951) 277-7601 or CLICK FOR MORE.
Performance Date: Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
NATIONAL DANCE DAY- FREE JULY 31ST!
Join blue13 dance company at the FIRST EVER National Dance Day! Saturday, July 31, 2010 at The Americana in Glendale.
Free, afternoon-long event featuring the Hottest LA dance talent from blue13's Bollywood/Bhangra Funk set at 4:40pm, to the amazing NAPPY TABS, and many more. Don't miss this National Dance Day Kick Off Event!
blue13 dance company performs at the LA Unbound Showcase at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood
LA Unbound's largest and most diverse production to date, featuring more than 20 Los Angeles-based choreographers, over 100 performers, and an eclectic variety of dance styles and aerial arts, including: BOLLYWOOD BY BLUE13, burlesque, hip-hop, jazz, ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, aerial hoop, and tissu!
Saturday, August 28th at 8:00pm
Sunday, August 29th at 4:00pm and 8:00pm
El Portal Theatre 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 508-4200
MASH-UPS, MADNESS & MOODSWINGS: blue13 live at the Edye
blue13 dance company presents... Mash-Ups, Madness & Moodswings Friday, September 24, 2010 The Edye Stage
A mixed-up night of spectacular dance by the nation's premiere Contemporary Bollywood dance ensemble, blue13 dance company. Director, Achinta S. McDaniel and her diverse company of performers take us on a journey through the various shades of blue13, from their signature Bollywood-Tech, Neo-Kathak & Bhangra-Funk styles to classical Indian & modern dance. Get a taste of the company's unique brand of story-telling, satire, and emotionally-charged work in its powerful return to the Edye stage. CLICK FOR TICKETS Or Call The Box Office: 310-434-3200<
