Ananta, The Eternal

“Aparna Ramaswamy is rapturous and profound … an enchantingly beautiful dancer.” — The New York Times

“Ashwini Ramaswamy weaves together, both fearfully and joyfully, the human and the divine.”  — The New York Times

Ananta, the Eternal, by Aparna Ramaswamy, is an evening of duets and solos by acclaimed Bharatanatyam dance artists Aparna, her sister Ashwini, and her mother Ranee, who weave together threads of body, memory, desire and devotion.

Ananta describes the eternal relationship between the deity and the devotee. The dancers are accompanied by extraordinary musicians from Chennai, India, extending dialogues of improvisation to reveal the dynamic interplay between dance, music, and poetry. In addition, the evening includes a recorded narrative preceding each piece, providing a cultural framework to each dance.

Press:
"Seeing them dance in this all of a piece mixed bill can induce an almost rapturous satisfaction, akin to being given a gift or having a bright, awake dream.” - Pulse Connects 

BBC News WorldWide - Segment on Ananta, the Eternal at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

"10 can’t-miss dance shows in and around L.A.” - The Los Angeles Times

Ananta, The Eternal is created with special commissioning funds from The Mayer Family.