Past Dance Program Indian Classical Dance Bharatanatyam
May 17th, 2025, Saturday 4-6 pm
Izumi performs solo at Laya Dhwani dance program.
Where: Mission City Center for Performing Arts
(3250 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA 95051)
Ticket : $28 (Zelle to layadhwani2015@gmail.com, Will Call)
Music is 2-4pm. Dance is 4-6 pm.
Past Workshop: Storytelling Through Dance: Bharatanatyam
Sunday, May 5, 2024 2:00 - 4:30pm at Breathe Together Yoga
No previous dance experience is necessary.
Bhakti means devotion and this workshop will take you deep into an understanding of the emotions experienced by the characters in the Ramayana.
Publicity
San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival
Izumi is featured performing solo bharatanatyam on 2006 San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival.
" I perform bharatanatyam as the art of dedication and devotion, not entertainment.
"like watching a jewel in motion"
"Seeing her dance is like watching a jewel in motion." ,
Eagan, Carol. "Diversity, Mastery Carry Show." The Honolulu Advertiser, 7 Nov. 2003
" with respect to the Indian culture"
"Soothe the spirits, make mind peaceful and happy"
"Izumi Sato's interest in understanding the greatness of Lord Rama with respect to the Indian culture was seen reflected in her dance oriented completely in praise."
Subbudu."Celebrating 30 Years." The Statesman, 23 Jul. 2004.
"Soothe the spirits, make mind peaceful and happy"
"Soothe the spirits, make mind peaceful and happy"
"Soothe the spirits, make mind peaceful and happy"
Khare Pant, Archana. "Bridging The Gap Between Japan & India."
Hindustan Times, 29 Apr. 2002.
50 years Indo-Japan Relations Anniversary
"Soothe the spirits, make mind peaceful and happy"
50 years Indo-Japan Relations Anniversary
THEIR FEAT: Japanese dancers, Izumi Sato and Masako Sato, perform at Siri Fort Auditroium, New Delhi, India. Hindustan Times, South Delhi Live, May 1, 2002.
"Her rhythm was flawless."
"Soothe the spirits, make mind peaceful and happy"
50 years Indo-Japan Relations Anniversary
"Perfection in every aspect of the idiom and the complete ease with which Izumi was able to delineate the items. Her rhythm was flawless."
Subbudu. "Goodbye Kabuki, Hello Bharata Natyam."The Statesman, 9 Mar. 2001
"highest degree of aesthetic and stylistic charm"
"highest degree of aesthetic and stylistic charm"
"highest degree of aesthetic and stylistic charm"
"It is highest degree of aesthetic and stylistic charm which she is able to impart to her dance movements. The precision of her arms, shoulder and neck movements (...) Her effortless turn-around and sharp footwork were accompanied by an effervescent feeling of artistic exuberance."
Mudgal, N.K. "A Rare Feat of Cultural Adaptation."The Hindustan Times,New Delhi, 14 Mar. 2001
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