Bio

Rasik is a grassroots initiative to curate and present classical dances of India in their traditional form by artists of diverse backgrounds with the goal of integrating them into the wider cultural landscape. ‘Rasik’, the word in many Indian languages for someone who savors an aesthetic experience, aims to place the audience at the center of this process because Indian dance thrives on a deep investment and willing participation of the audience as co-creators of a shared creative experience. Conceived, created, and supported by members of the Boston dance community, Rasik strives to cultivate an informed and invested audience for Indian dance in Massachusetts and reflect the vibrant expanding cultural heritage of our community. Through a carefully curated concert series, presented in ways accessible to a thoughtful but uninitiated audience, Rasik aims to strengthen the relationship between Indian dance forms and the larger arts community.