**COVID-19 UPDATE** We will be taking all the necessary precautions to follow CDC Guidelines during ReSound. Please note, based on local mandates we may require masks, social distancing, and/or temperature checks depending on the current guidelines in place in September. We will also be offering a virtual component for all indoor workshops! More info below.

Leela Dance Collective presents a 10-day celebration of kathak dance in Los Angeles and San Francisco, featuring pop-up performances and workshops to educate and inspire audiences of all ages. ReSound is conceived and choreographed by Rina Mehta, senior disciple of kathak legend Pandit Chitresh Das, and cofounder and artistic director of the critically acclaimed Leela Dance Collective. Inspired by Das’s original compositions and choreography, ReSound features a new generation of emerging kathak dancers trained in his iconic style – Sonali Toppur, Ahana Mukherjee, Carrie McCune, and Ria DasGupta This page details programs in Los Angeles. For San Francisco listings, please click here.

For more information, visit leela.dance/ReSound

ReSound Performances

All performances are free and open to the public.

Friday, September 24th

12:30 pm | Grand Park, Downtown Los Angeles

6:30 pm | The Village at Topanga, Woodland Hills

Saturday, September 25th

1:30 & 2:30 pm | 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

5:30 pm | Memorial Park, Pasadena - opening performance by Leela Youth Dance Company

Sunday, September 26th

11:30 am | Oak Canyon Community Park, Oak Park - part of the Kathak Karnival featuring additional family activities!

5:30 pm | Town Plaza, Culver City

ReSound Family Festival

Sunday, September 26th

10:00 am-1:00 pm | Kathak Karnival

Oak Canyon Community Park, Oak Park

The Kathak Karnival invites children and youth of all ages to a day of dance, music, food and fun! Admission includes access to kathak workshops for children and youth, and all carnival activities including face painting, photo contests, games, gift giveaways, and more. Don't miss the highlight of the carnival - exclusive performances by the Leela Dance Collective and the newly founded Leela Youth Dance Company! Free parking included with the admission fee.

ReSound Workshops

All indoor workshops are now also available virtually! If deemed unsafe to offer indoor programming due to COVID-19, all workshops will be offered online only. Please select either in person or online during registration checkout.

Wednesday, September 22nd

7:00-8:00 pm | Before Bollywood - SOLD OUT!

The Vault, Pasadena

Thursday, September 23rd

7:00-8:00 pm| Bare Feet Beats

Evolution Studios, North Hollywood

Saturday, September 25th

10:00-11:00 am | From Sensuality to Spirituality

The Electric Lodge, Venice

Sunday, September 26th

12:00 - 1:00 pm | The Indian Avatars

Oak Canyon Community Park, Oak Park - part of the Kathak Karnival featuring additional family activities!

3:00-4:00 pm | The Indian Avatars

Diaz Studio of Dance, Culver City

4:00-5:00 pm | Movement, Music & Meditation

Diaz Studio of Dance, Culver City

Workshop Descriptions

Before Bollywood

Before Bollywood, there was kathak, classical dance from North India, known for its grandeur, beauty, and elegance. Join us for a workshop that introduces you to the movement, music, and expression of this dynamic art form. Students of all levels and backgrounds welcome.

Bare Feet Beats

Dive into the dynamic world of kathak, classical dance from North India. Move, groove, jam, and slam as you learn how make rhythm and music with your bare feet. Students of all levels and backgrounds welcome.

From Sensuality to Spirituality

Radha is one of India's most beloved goddesses. Her love, devotion, and yearning for Krishna is a metaphor for our relationship to the divine. As we explore Radha's love for Krishna through the art of kathak, classical dance of North India, we explore the eternal human search for the divine. Students of all levels and backgrounds welcome.

The Indian Avatars

In this workshop, kids are introduced to kathak, classical dance of North India. Kids learn coordination, movement, rhythm, music, and dramatic expression as they delve into the rich world of Indian mythology. For kids ages 5 and up.

Movement, Music & Meditation

Discover the beauty and dynamism of kathak, classical dance of North India. Workshop participants are introduced to the technique, movement, music, and poetry of the art form woven together into an experience that is meditation in motion. Students of all levels and backgrounds welcome.