House Concert November 2024

     
Indian and Marshallese Dance Converge:  Athira Omanakuttan and Arlynda Jonas

Over the years, the Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation House Concerts have become an opportunity to explore the intersection of Indian classical music and dance with contemporary, Western forms of those arts. Last year we explored the junction of Carnatic and Ozark Music. This November, we continue our exploration by presenting a unique  and captivating performance that combines the intricate Mohiniyattam dance of Athira  Omanakuttan with the rich Marshallese dance of Arlynda Jonas.

House Concerts are a unique opportunity for YOU to participate and engage directly with some of the finest local musicians and dancers from all genres in collaboration with those native to India. Performances and lectures are followed by open discussion and a free-flowing exchange of ideas and viewpoints, making these events uniquely fun and informative.

This year we proudly add The Jones Center  to our growing list of artistic partnerships. The Jones Centre will host Athira Omanakuttan and Arlynda Jonas in this  year’s stellar House Concert on Sunday, November  10, 2024. Be sure to reserve your tickets .NOW for this uniquely entertaining dance experience!

The Performers

Dr. Athira Omanakuttan

Dr. Athira Omanakuttan, a Bentonville based Mohiniyattam artist. Athira started learning dance at a very young age. Athira has been trained in Mohiniyattam, Bharatanatyam, and Kuchipudi from prominent gurus for 18 years, including Kalamandalm Satyabhama Jr. . Athira has  performed in several prestigious festivals in Kerala. She has secured first prize in the school  and college-level dance competitions, including the state school and college youth festivals. She  has a doctorate in Biotechnology. She moved to Bentonville in 2017 and performed in several  programs as a part of the Team Daffodils, a dance group of moms. Currently, she is pursuing her passion for Mohiniyattam by teaching at her dance school, Laasya.