Performances in 2004

Jan 5 -7, 2004
KATHA UTSAV 2004 - Worshop on gender discrimination for Teachers "Cast(e) it Away" by Anita Ratnam, with special excerpts performed from "SUVVADU"·
Workshop on "Story tell your Brand" by Anita Ratnam. Anita Ratnam's special premiere of "ALL TOO REAL", choreo-theatre in English
At: India International Centre, New Delhi
Organiser: Geeta Dharmarajan, New Delhi


Jan 19, 2004
Anita Ratnam, Master of Ceremonies/host for "Confluence" a musical jugalbandhi between Pandit Jasraj & Dr L Subramaniam
At: Taj Coromandel, Chennai
Organiser: Metlife, Jet Airways, Taj Coromandel, Airtel, Indian Oil Bhavan, Helvetica, Sify


Jan 26, 2004
"Sahrudaya Ranjaka" awarded to Anita Ratnam by Bharat Vikas Parishad. Presented by Srimad Azhagiyasingar, H.H. the 45th Jeer of Sri Ahobila Mutt
At: Mahodaya Hall, Jawahar Vidyalaya School, Chennai
Organiser: Prof. Dr. T N Ganapathy, President, Bharat Vikas Parishad, Chennai


Jan 31, 2004
"UTPALA" A special short evening's performance
At: Turnbulls Road, Chennai
Organiser: Mr Richard Haynes, US Consul General, Chennai


Feb 10, 2004
"NAACHIYAR" - For the 35th anniversary celebrations of Bharata Choodamani Academy of Fine Arts
At: Mylapore Fine Arts Academy, Chennai
Organiser: Padmasri Adyar K Lakshman, Chennai


Feb 18, 2004
Anita Ratnam opened the first ATM for UCO Bank
At: UCO Bank, Mount Road Branch, Chennai
Organiser: Mr Vaidyanathan, UCO Bank, Chennai


Feb 20, 2004
Anita Ratnam, host for function honoring "Platinum People" by Rotary Club of Madras
At: Taj Coromandel, Chennai
Organiser: Tushar Mehta, Rotary Club of Madras, Chennai


Feb 27, 2004
"GAJAANANA" Fundraiser performance at 'Jagruti' for Haemophilia Society - Bangalore Chapter
At: Ambedkar Bhavan, Bangalore
Organiser: Ms Ranjana, Haemophilia Society - Bangalore Chapter


Mar 1, 2004
Movement Workshop with BIWAKEI, contemporary dance company from Japan
At: LaunchPad, Chennai
Organiser: Arangham Trust & Consulate of Japan


March 6, 2004
Anita Ratnam, Master of Ceremonies for the anniversary celebrations of Madras Craft Foundation
At: Dakshinachitra, Chennai
Organiser: Deborah Thiagarajan, Madras Craft Foundation, Chennai


March 8, 2004
Meeting & Discussion with German choreographer, Ms Constanza Macras
At: Goethe Institute, Bangalore
Organiser: Juliane Stegner, Director, Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan, Bangalore


March 13, 2004
Seminar: "Women in 2020" by Theivanai Ammal College For Women. Anita Ratnam presented paper
At: Theivanai Ammal College For Women, Villipuram
Organiser: Organising Committee, Theivanai Ammal College For Women, Villipuram


Apr 14, 2004
Solo Performance on Ganesha by Anita Ratnam
At: Royal Ontario Museum, Ontario, Canada
Organiser: Ms Julie Mehta, Canada


Apr 23, 2004
Award to Anita Ratnam from Shakepeare Millennium Club
At: Cosmopolitan Club, Chennai
Organiser: Shakespeare Millennium Club, Chennai


May 1, 2004
Premiere of "ANDARI" by Anita Ratnam & Arangham Dance Theatre at Nadha Brahmam Dance Festival
At: Chidambaram Temple, Chidambaram
Organiser: Senthil Dikshitar


May 28, 2004
Anita Ratnam Chief Guest at Proctor & Gamble's "Mother-Daughter Awards Ceremony"
At: Chennai
Organiser: Proctor & Gamble, Chennai


June 26, 2004
Anita Ratnam - Chief Guest for function organised by Dr S. Rangarajan
At: Shankara Eye Hospital, Coimbatore
Organiser: Dr. S Rangarajan, Rotary Coimbatore Central


June 27, 2004
"NAACHIYAR", performance by Anita Ratnam & ADT
At: Nani Auditorium, Coimbatore
Organiser: Dr. S Rangarajan, Rotary Coimbatore Central


July 2 - 9, 2004
Workshop in Kathakali
At: Chennai
Organiser: Arangham Trust


July 6 - 7, 2004
Guest lectures & demonstration by Anita Ratnam, & ADT members for NIFT freshers
At: National Institute of Fashion Technology campus, Chennai
Organiser: Arangham Trust & NIFT


August 26, 2004
Motivational talk by Anita Ratnam with students of Anna University
At: Anna University Campus, Chennai
Organiser: Arangham Trust


August 30, 2004
Anita Ratnam - Judge for selection of talented students under the aegis of Parle India
At: Taj Coromandel, Chennai
Organiser: Parle India


September 18, 2004
Special performance by Anita Ratnam & ADT members for the Parle Awards night
At: Music Academy, Chennai
Organiser: Sheer Media, Chennai


Oct 3, 2004
Audition of dancers by Anita Ratnam for November's Denise Fujiwara Workshop
At: Alliance Francaise, Chennai
Organiser: The Park's THE OTHER FESTIVAL


Oct 7, 2004
Special performance of "UTPALA" by Anita Ratnam & ADT for International Jewellery Convention by Crafts Council of Indiaa
At: Taj Coromandel, Chennai
Organiser: Crafts Council of India


Oct 9, 2004
"Paradigm" - All-India Management Meet. Anita Ratnam - Panel Speaker for "Brainstorm"
At: Ethiraj College Auditorium, Chennai
Organiser: MBA Department, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai


Oct 12 - 13, 2004
Two-day training session for artistes - ADT participates
At: NCPA, Mumbai
Organiser: The British Council (Mumbai) & Arts & Business(UK)


Oct 16, 2004
Anita Ratnam, Chief Guest at Cultural Festival, Valedictory Function at P S Senior Secondary School
At: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chennai
Organiser: Mrs Vijaylakshmi, Principal, PS Senior Secondary School, Chennai


Oct 20 - 22, 2004
Dance Residency by Anita Ratnam & ADT members at Isha Yoga Centre
At: Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore
Organiser: Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore


Oct 20, 2004
Special Performance: "ADHIROHANA... the ascent"
At: Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore
Organiser: Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore


Oct 21, 2004
Special Performance: "UTPALA" - a morning meditiation offering at the DHYANA LINGAM space, "ANDARI - Images of Durga" (Evening Performance)
At: Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore
Organiser: Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore


Oct 22, 2004
Special Performance: "SHIVOHUM.. images and moods of Siva"
At: Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore
Organiser: Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore


Oct 24, 2004
Special performance of "ANDARI" by Anita Ratnam & ADT for Navarathri Festival celebrations
At: Sri Kapaali Temple, Chennai
Organiser: Mr Reddy, Chennai


Oct 27, 2004
"Facettes" - Corporate Show for Arisia Diamonds by Anita Ratnam & ADT
At: Taj Connemara, Chennai
Organiser: Eventus India, Chennai


Nov 6, 2004
"F.O.O.T.N.O.T.E.S" - Special Benefit Show for American International School by Anita Ratnam & ADT Members
At: AIS, Chennai
Organiser: American International School, Chennai


Nov 16, 2004
Press Conference for The Park's THE OTHER FESTIVAL 2004
At: The Screening Room, The Park, Chennai
Organiser: The Park, Anita Ratnam & Ranvir Shah


Nov 22, 2004
KAISIKI NATAKAM Festival
At: Thirukurungudi, Tamilnadu
Organiser: Arangham Trust & well-wishers


Nov 30 - Dec 1, 2004
Dance Residency with Denise Fujiwara, Canada and members of ADT
At: Alliance Francaise Auditorium, Chennai
Organiser: Arangham Trust & The Other Festival


Dec 1-7, 2004
The Park's The Other Festival - For Schedule log on to: www.theotherfestival.com
At: Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Chennai
Organiser: Anita Ratnam & Ranvir Shah


Dec 4, 2004
"NRITYA KALA SIROMANI" Award for achievements in dance to Anita Ratnam
At: Nungambakkam Cultural Academy, Chennai
Organiser: Nungambakkam Cultural Academy


Dec 7, 2004
"UTPALA" Premiere performance by Anita Ratnam & ADT members at the Bangalore Habba
At: Rabindra Kalakshetra, Bangalore
Organiser: Ms Nandini Alva, Bangalore Habba


Dec 18, 2004
Anita Ratnam, Expert Panelist at workshop by Hindustan Chamber of Commerce on "Media & Entertainment Industry, Taxation & Economic Aspects"
At: Residency Towers, Chennai
Organiser: Dr Anita Sumanth, Hindustan Chamber of Commerce


Dec 25, 2004
"UTPALA" by Anita Ratnam & ADT (An Excerpt)
At: Nungambakkam Cultural Academy, Chennai
Organiser: Nungambakkam Cultural Academy


Dec 28, 2004
"UTPALA" by Anita Ratnam & ADT
At: Sree Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai
Organiser: Sree Krishna Gana Sabha


Dec 30, 2004
"UTPALA" by Anita Ratnam & ADT
At: Narada Gana Sabha Main Hall, Chennai
Organiser: Narada Gana Sabha


Dec 31, 2004
"UTPALA" by Anita Ratnam & ADT
At: Bharat Kalachar, Chennai
Organiser: 18th Marghazhi Mahotsav, Bharat Kalachar


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