9th American Natya Festival Line up

Welcome to 9th American Natya Festival - presenting the first Dance Drama Festival of USA.

Venue: Clayton High School Auditorium, #1 Mark Twain Circle, St. Louis, MO 63105

Following Dance Dramas were presented by reputed Gurus of USA

These are Romantic, Comedy, Tragedy, Spiritual, Historical and Contemporary dance production totally created by Indian artists in USA. This festival signifies the growth of Indian performing arts in USA by Indian Immigrants. These are fabulous presentations. Come and Eno

Number artists performing on Stage on all three days: 290

Production	Day	Time
Fri - April 28th 2017
	This is the story of Arjuna, the warrior prince, marrying Princess Subhadra, against the will of her elder brother. Did Subhadra's love win ?	6:00 PM
Dinner Break	Dinner by Bombay Junkies	7:15 PM
	Radha is totally in love with Krishna, who is the incarnation of God Vishnu. But, she wants God totally for herself. Did she get him totally for herself ?	7:45 PM
	King Dushyanta falls in love with forest girl Shakuntala. He forgets her when she comes to palace, when she was pregnant, due to a cures. How did Shakuntala convince her love ?	9:00 PM
SATURDAY April 29th 2017
	Classical dance competition for Advanced level – Ages 16 – 30	8 AM – 10 AM
	Classical dance competition for Beginner level – Age 9 – 11	10:15 AM – 12:30 AM
Lunch Break	Food provided by Bombay Junkies	12:30 - 1:00 PM
	Classical dance competition for Intermediate level – Ages 12 – 15	1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
	Murugan is the son of Shiva, who is also the commander in chief of army of Gods. He fights eveil Taarakasura. Did he win ?	4:00 PM
	A country of 400 million enslaved by a much smaller country of 30 million. Can one person lead the battle without lifting a weapon ?	5:00 PM
	NATYA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD	6:30 PM
Dinner Break	Provided by Bombay Junkies	7:00 PM
	Dhruva, the young lion, remembers his duties towards his people. He comes out of dream to fight his eveil uncle, so he relieve his people's pain. Did he win ?	7:30 PM
	Shyaama Shyama, the most beautiful and desirable lady of the royal court, who falls passionately in love with Bajrasen. Was she successful in having her love ?	8:45 PM
SUNDAY, April 30th 2017
	Classical dance competition for Advanced level – Ages 16 – 30	8 AM – 10 AM
	Classical dance competition for Beginner level – Age 9 – 11	10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
	Classical dance competition for Intermediate level – Ages 12 – 15	11:15 – 12:30 PM
Lunch Break	Provided by Bombay Junkies	12:30 - 1:00 PM
	Krishna Parijatham Sathyabhama, wife of Krishna demands the whole celestial tree from heavens to prove her beloved love. Did her beloved got her what she aspired ?	1:00 PM
Natya Idol Award Ceremony	Sunday 2	2:00 PM
	AMRAPALI She was in love with the enemy of state, Ajaatashatru. But, when state came to know she was with enemy, it condemned her. What did King Ajatashatru do to Vaishali city ?	2:30 PM
	Suddenly a stingy merchant, faces the challenge of testing his wife's morality. But he finds God him self instead.	3:30 PM
Early Dinner /Snacks / Coffee	Sunday 5	4:30 PM
	Rama Eshwara	5:00 PM
Folk Tales from India	Sunday 7	6:30 PM