Category Archives: Kathak

Drums and Dance of India in Sarnia, ON / Talavya + Jin Won

Posted on June 9, 2012
posted in Jin (JoungJin Won), Kathak, Kaumil Shah, Rahul Shrimali, Rushi Vakil, Sahil Patel, Tabla Ecstasy, Tabla Ensembles, Talavya, Tour Dates

July 27, 2012 Doors 7pm / Show 7:30pm Redeemer Church - 5834 Blackwell Side Road, Sarnia, ON Tickets: Early Bird $15 (before June 30) / Advance $20 / Door $25 For more information, contact Rakesh Mehra 519-491-8815 (home) or 519-466-2856 (cell) Tabla comes center … Continue reading →

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Celebrations and Homesickness

Posted on May 15, 2011
posted in Jin (JoungJin Won), Kathak, Kaumil Shah, Rahul Shrimali, RRM Blog, Rushi Vakil, Sahil Patel, Tabla Ensembles, Talavya

Despite all the hiccups in the month leading up to the Talavya / Jin US tour, the actual tour itself got off to a great start with tons of celebrations (and some homesickness). We were leaving for the US on … Continue reading →

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Talavya and Jin Spring 2011 US Tour

Posted on March 18, 2011
posted in Concerts, Jin (JoungJin Won), Kathak, Kaumil Shah, Rahul Shrimali, Rushi Vakil, Sahil Patel, Tabla Ecstasy, Talavya, Tour Dates

Rhythm Riders and the Taalim School of Indian Music present the Spring 2011 US Tour of Pandit Divyang Vakil’s Drums and Dance of India featuring Tālavya and Jin (JoungJin) Won Imbibed with the nuances and richness of classical, molded with … Continue reading →

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Music Monday with a Maestro #6: Pt Arjun Mishra

Posted on February 21, 2011
posted in Kathak, Music Mondays, Pandit Divyang Vakil

This video is of Pandit Arjun Mishra. When I first saw this video, I was thoroughly impressed with his power and control. His chakars are outstanding and his footwork controlled and precise. There are many stories of his dedication to Kathak and how he would practice through the night to master compositions given to him that day. Enjoy a glimpse of Kathak – the only classical dance style of north India. Continue reading →

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Kathak by Korean Dancer and Tabla Player Won Joung Jin

Posted on May 23, 2010
posted in Jin (JoungJin Won), Kathak, Rhythm Riders Artists

A dynamic Kathak dancer, Korean artist Won Joung Jin infuses her own creativity into her performance.  A strong, yet graceful performer, her dance recital incorporates both traditional and contemporary forms of the Indian classical dance Kathak.  With her dual training in classical … Continue reading →

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