Mar 12, 2019–Mar 12, 2019 from 6:00pm–8:00pm
Talk: Dance for Social Change Ft. Mallika Sarabhai
The Division of Arts and Humanities at UC San Diego invites you to a special talk featuring one of India’s leading choreographers and activists, Mallika Sarabhai.
Event is FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited—please RSVP.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Mallika Sarabhai has been one of India’s leading choreographers and dancers for over three decades. She has a Ph.D. in organizational behavior and has been the honorary director of Darpana Academy of Performing Arts for 40 years. Always an activist for societal education and women’s empowerment, Mallika began using her work for change. In 1989 she created the first of her hard-hitting solo theatrical works, “Shakti: The Power of Women.” Since then Mallika has created numerous stage productions that have raised awareness, highlighted crucial issues and advocated change, several of which having toured internationally as well as throughout India. Mallika speaks regularly at events giving motivational talks, and discusses topics ranging from Indian culture, feminism, and the use of the arts for social change to issues facing Indian women and youth today.PARKING:
Paid visitor parking is available at the Gilman Parking Structure, about 5–10 minute walk to Price Center. Please review maps prior and allow extra time to navigate to the parking lot and venue before the event starts, to account for rush hour traffic and construction on campus. For more information on campus parking, visit transportation.ucsd.eduDate and Time
Mar 12, 2019–Mar 12, 2019
from 6:00pm–8:00pm
Location
Event Registration
Registration for this event is required
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Event Fee
FREE
Contact
Joelle Fusaro • jmfusaro@ucsd.edu • 8588220733
Audience
Faculty, Staff, Students, The General Public
Event Host
The Division of Arts and Humanities as part of its Arts and Community Engagement initiative, in partnership with Sixth College, as part of their "Women in the Arts" Event Series