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Natyarpana Dance Company brings Indian classical arts to Brookfield and the greater Milwaukee area through Bharatanatyam training, stage performances, and community outreach.
Performing Arts
From grand dance ballets to intimate solo productions, Natyarpana has brought the magic of classical Indian dance to audiences across the US and India.
A multi-genre production by Natyarpana Dance Company featuring 50+ performers with live musical ensemble, woven around the heroic tale of prince Rama and his loyal wife Sita — a metaphor about the triumph of good over evil. Sita is abducted by the giant Ravana and carried to his palace at Lanka. In his search for his wife Sita, Rama receives assistance from the Vanara (monkey), Hanuman, who burns Ravana's palace and restores princess Sita to her husband.
Shri Rama Kathasudha weaves an English narrative with the enthralling musical compositions of one of India's great saints of the early 18th century, Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi, and one of India's contemporary Spiritual Masters, His Holiness Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji. This production was premiered on November 21, 2015 at the New Berlin West PAC.
Natyarpana was invited to perform Shri Rama Katha Sudha at the prestigious Cleveland Thyagaraja Aaradhana in April 2016, amidst art scholars and artists, and received great critical acclaim.
"Nauka Charitram" (story of the boat) is a masterpiece by the 17th century philosopher Saint Tyagaraja. It is a musical opera — a metaphor for life that emphasizes the importance of setting aside ego, selfish attachments to the mortal body, and surrender to the ultimate in order to unite with the ultimate.
This production was premiered at the Milwaukee Thyagaraja Aaradhana held at the Hindu Temple of Wisconsin on May 3, 2015. It was staged a second time on June 25, 2016 for the Hindu Temple of Wisconsin Maha Kumbabishekam finale.
The effervescence of Lord Krishna, the pulchritude of gopikas, the adoration of mother Yashoda and the jubilance of the residents of gokulam — depicted through Krishna Smaranam with the reverberating charm of musical notes, pristine choreography, and breathtaking costumes.
Sanmargam is a deeply devotional production that explores the path of righteousness through classical Bharatanatyam. Featuring both duet and solo repertoire, it draws from the rich tradition of Carnatic music and Bhakti poetry to create a profound spiritual experience on stage.
The production has been performed at prestigious venues including the Natyanjali festival at Chidambaram — one of India's most sacred classical dance celebrations held at the temple of Lord Nataraja.
