CanNatyam offers performances by professional artists from across Canada in four distinct and enchanting styles, each originating from a different region of India. Curated by leading bharatanatyam artist Malavika Venkattsubbaiah, CanNatyam is a special initiative for the Thousand Faces Festival’s tenth anniversary celebration. Complementing the two dates of performances, there will be suitable refreshments in the lobby of the theatre.

Each of the two dates’ programming will be a unique experience, only to be performed once.

The Programme for Friday, September 30 at 7:00 PM features:

Edmonton Kathak artists from the Usha Dance Entourage.

Toronto Odissi dancer Anannya Biswas.

The Programme for Sunday, October 2 at 3:30 PM features:

The Natyam Ensemble – bharatanatyam dancers from Calgary and Edmonton led by Malavika Venkatsubbaiah.

Sopanam Canada – a national ensemble featuring kathakali, a performance art never before seen in Edmonton.