Akhilam Madhuram, the world in harmony
Featuring classical dances of India, by Arathi School of Dance, choreographed by Padmini Ravi
and Kathak & Contemporary dances by Natya STEM Dance Ensemble led by Madhu Nataraj and troupe, India.
Held on August 9, 2003 at the Majestic Theatre, Dallas, Texas
Chief guest of Honor - Councilwoman Valetta Lill, City of Dallas, Texas.
"Akhilam Madhuram" is a dance drama focusing on religious differences in particular and how they affect the lives of two young lovers of differing backgrounds.
"Religions are different roads converging on the same point. What does it matter that we take different roads as long as we reach the same goal? I believe that all religions of the world are true more or less. I say "more or less" because I believe that everything the human hand touches, by reason of the very fact that human beings are imperfect, becomes imperfect". - Mahatma Gandhi
STEM Dance Theatre is a well known performing unit made up of professional dancers who offer a uniquely Indian hybrid that blends both the traditional and contemporary dance forms. STEM stands for Space, Time, Energy and Movement. STEM works with a team of eminent artistes, designers, dancers and musicians exploring entirely new possibilities for their productions. It also conducts and designs programs for different target audience like educational institutions, high profile corporate, NGOs, community service for street children, women's organizations and physically/mentally-challenged children - all through the beautiful medium of dance.
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