11/13/2010: Annual Production

What: SAPAN Performance Company Annual Production
When: November 13, 2010
Where: National Geographic, Grosvenor Auditorium, 1145 17th St. NW, Washington, DC

The SAPAN Performance Company, and its counterpart Production Company, are hard at work creating a full-length feature performance never before seen in Washington, DC. Combining our resident expertise in South Asian dance, music and theatre, this first ever annual production will feature live dance and music set to a dramatic theme as told through our movement, words and sound. Tickets will go on sale in October 2010. Stay tuned for updates…


8/22/2010: Sangeet

What: SAPAN Performance Company Musicians Showcase
When: Sunday August 22, 2010, Time: 5:00- 6:30 pm (doors open at 4:30pm)
Where: Ebenezers Coffeehouse, 201 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

Come experience an evening of music fusing the traditions of the South Asian classics with the modern sounds of Jazz and Bollywood. This showcase features the talented resident musicians of the SAPAN Performance Company.

Tickets: $15 in advance/ $20 at the door
$8 children under 7
Email sejal@sapanarts.org for advanced ticket purchases

Closest metro: Union Station (Red Line)


7/17/2010: Naach

What: SAPAN Performance Company Dance and Theater Showcase
When: Saturday, July 17, 2010, 8:00- 9:30 pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
Where: American University Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016

The SAPAN Performance Company resident dancers present a uniqueshowcase featuring original dances of different styles from South Asia.

Tickets: $15 in advance/ $20 at the door
$8 children under 7
Email sejal@sapanarts.org for advanced ticket purchases

Parking: Free in the Katzen Arts Center garage
Metro: Teneleytown/AU (Red Line)


3/27/2010 – 4/11/2010: Performance

What: National Cherry Blossom Festival
When: March 27, 2010 to April 11, 2010
Where: Target Performance Stage, Sylvan Theatre at the Washington Monument

Having wowed audiences last year, the SAPAN Performance Company will be performing for its second time as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. One of the most celebrated events in Washington, DC, the SAPAN Performance Company is proud to be among the daily cross-cultural performances taking place at the Target Performance Stage. The exact date and time of the SAPAN Performance Company's show will be displayed on the National Cherry Blossom Festival schedule of events to be completed in mid-March: www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org


3/20/2010: Performance

What: Aidan Montessori Annual Fundraiser
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Where: French Embassy, 2221 Kalorama Road NW, Washington, DC

The SAPAN Performance Company will be performing at this year's Aidan Montessori School fundraiser themed "Bollywood." Money raised at the charity event will fund Aidan Montessori's financial aid program. For more information, go to www.aidanschool.org/auction_site.


2/27/2010: Dance Auditions

What: SAPAN Performance Company Dance Auditions
When: Sunday, February 27, 2010, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: 616 E St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

Contact sarika@sapanarts.org to schedule your audition today!

Additional information on the audition process and requirements will be provided upon confirmation of your audition time. Dancers will audition in a group setting over a blocked period of time.


2/21/2010: Performance And Event Sponsor

What: One World, Many Voices - A Celebration of World Languages
When: Sunday, February 21, 2010, 6-7:30 pm
Where: Historic Synagogue at 6th and I, 600 I Street NW, Washington DC
*This event is co-sponsored by The SAPAN Institute.

On February 21, 2010, Drishtipat DC is putting together an evening of global music and dance performances to commemorate UN International Mother Language Day. This is a holiday that grew out of the Bengali language movement of the 1950s and 60s that eventually led to Bangladeshi independence; at the same time, it is a UN-recognized day of respect and celebration of all native languages and cultures.

Drishtipat is a non-partisan, non-profit network that seeks to address human rights and social justice issues that impact the Bangladeshi and Bangladeshi-American community in the US. The DC chapter, with all volunteers, works on issues like ensuring immigrants' and women's rights, informing the policy-making process, and raising awareness about Bangladeshi culture and history more generally