INNOVATIONS

Pioneers of  the 1) Western Themes and 2) Gospel Themes in and through Bharatanatyam in English in California. (We use the language of Bharatanatyam or Indian Clasical Dance to choreograph our one of a kind dances to western music).

1.   Lord Of The Dance (This is a hymn praising the son of God "Lord Of The Dance"):  This dance was first choreographed by Alexandria and Ruth for a Retirement Performance in 2000, and this dance was again done for prologue  for our dance debut in English on July 20, 2002 per Ruth's request.    The talented pianist, Sterling played this beautiful hymn and it was beautifully sung in English by Julia. This has been our family vision since we started dance in 1995 (Alexandria D'Souza, Ruth Alexander and Daniel D'Souza) to use Bharatanatyam as the language that provides an insight or alphabet for choreographing with Western influence. 
2.    A.N.R.G.S.F.M- Gospel Song 2003 dance/music program at Corin. on 7/12/2003 and TPT on 8/13/2003
3.    S.N.: This dance was first choreographed by Alexandria and Ruth for a performance in 2000.  We added this
        dance for our 2003 December Shows.
4.    C.O.T.S.: 2004 Valentine Program
5.    A. T. B.&B.: 2004 "ATB"  Program
        Choreographed by Ruth and Alexandria - for 2004 Performances 
6.    C.W.B.A.P: 2004 "Let There be Peace on Earth" Fall Program 
        Choreographed by Ruth & Alexandria.  
7.    H.G.T.W.W.I.H.H: 2003/4 A.T.B.
        Choreographed by Ruth
8.    T.C.M.: 2004 Mother's Day Program
        Improv. Dancing & choreographed by Ruth & Alexandria for the "2004 Let There Be Peace on Earth" program
9.    A.T.B.B. - 2005 -  2005 shows -
        Choreographed by Ruth & Alexandria 
10.    C.O.G.: 2005 - Choreographed by Ruth and Alexandria
11.    FTBTE - 2006 Programs- Choreographed by Alexandria & Ruth
12.    R.S.-P: 2006-2007- Ruth choreographed Yoga mixed with Bharatanatyam for D.T.T. shows -
        to a beautiful song and the lyrics talks about the awareness of what is happening in our universe
        which I feel is true (meaning greed, untruthfulness, power, lies,  and we should be thinking of a
        peaceful world on our planet).
        Ruth's thoughts: True wealth/happiness is being successful as a whole person - meaning in your personal family life/marriage, faith, health, financial,
           academically balanced, and being fulfilled (by using your gifts and giving joy  to others you feel fulfilled and have a purpose in life).  

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