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| Manasa
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| Manasa,
a dance troupe based in Sacramento, performs twice weekly
at the opulent downtown nightspot 'Kasbah Lounge' on 28th & J
St. Manasa performs a fusion of dance styles based on the
folkloric steps, movements, and gestures of tribal dances
from India, Central Asia, Egypt, North Africa and Spain.
Our concept is based on the migration of the Romani people
from Northern India as they interfaced with other cultures
during their journeys, always bringing their dance and music
with them but also borrowing from within each culture with
whom they interfaced. Our costuming and musical selections
reflect this journey, and we hope to instill understanding
for the Romani cultures through our expression of dance.
As all people around the world communicate through rhythm
and dance, we hope to transmit our joy of dance and mutual
respect to our audiences. Manasa is an ancient Sanskrit word
for the divine creatrix of the Universe, Manasa the Serpent
Queen. She is represented by a double helix, whose serpentine
undulations produced the energy of universal life-force.
Those who worshiped her made a pilgrimage to a sacred lake,
also known as Manasa. In taking this name, we strive as dancers
to create joyful, elegant, positive and energetic performances...always
with respect to our audiences. |
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