Author: India
Kathak: Stories through dance (Mumbai, India)
The New Acropolis Center in Mumbai presented a performance of Kathak (classical ‘storytelling’ dance ) by Urja Desai Thakore. Urja Desai has studied for over 20 years with India’s internationally acclaimed […]
A Visit to the Elderly (Mumbai, India)
Members of New Acropolis (Khar Branch, Mumbai) visited the Cardinal Gracias Home for the Destitute, home to 67 elderly homeless women. The morning began with a few group activities, including […]
Kathak stories dance (Mumbai, India)
Members and friends of New Acropolis attended a Kathak performance by Urja Desai Thakore at New Acropolis Centre in Mumbai. Urja Desai has studied for over 20 years with India’s […]
Investigating the tradition of forms in Indian classical dance (Mumbai, India)
The New Acropolis Center in Colaba was temporarily transformed into a vibrant dance hall, to host a performance entitled ‘Roots of Kuchipudi’. The dance recital was performed by Vaidehi Kulkarni, […]
Mangrove clean-up volunteering event in Mumbai (India)
New Acropolis carried out a cleanup activity of the mangrove wetlands in the Colaba neighborhood of Mumbai with residents of the locality, associates and volunteers. In a coastal city like […]
Cleaning Mumbai’s Mangroves (India)
New Acropolis conducted a cleanup activity of the mangrove wetlands in the Colaba neighborhood of Mumbai with residents of the locality, associates and volunteers. In a coastal city like Mumbai mangroves […]
Investigating the tradition of the classical Indian dance forms (Mumbai, India)
New Acropolis centre in Colaba was temporarily transformed into a vibrant dance hall, to host a performance titled ‘Roots of Kuchipudi’. The dance recital was performed by Vaidehi Kulkarni, a […]
Cultural Evening “A musical dialogue” (Mumbai, India)
The new main center of New Acropolis Colaba had the pleasure of welcoming vocalist Jayanthi Nayak for a cultural evening entitled “Musical Dialogue”. With a great […]
“Empowering real change” a debate in collaboration with the Indian Express newspaper (Mumbai, India)
New Acropolis Mumbai organized a debate entitled “Empowering real change”, in collaboration with the Indian Express newspaper. Speakers included the educator and environmental specialist Sonam Wangchuk, the philanthropist Tsarina Screwvala […]
Solidarity Bazaar (Bangalore, India)
Members and students of New Acropolis Bangalore donated items ranging from artifacts, books, clothes, kitchen appliances and some beautiful hand made creations. The Bazaar promoted the value of ecology, recycling […]
