| Nov 9, 2002 |
Diwali Celebration, Wisconsin Tamizh Sangam (WITS), Madison, WI Meenakshi's group performed a traditional Bharatanatyam Ganesha Pancharathnam a semi-classical dance. Top |
| Nov 8, 2002 |
Diwali Celebration, American Hindu Association (AHA), Madison, WI Arvind Ganesan and Meenakshi Ganesan presented 'Rama Rama Rama Sita' - a carnatic keerthanam in in praise of Lord Rama. Top |
| Nov 2, 2002 |
Diwali Celebration, Association of Indians in America (AIA), Madison, WI Meenakshi's group performed a semi-classical Maharashtrian Laavani folk dance item as well as the famous Punjabi "Ho Gayi Tu Balle Balle" number. Top |
| Sep 21, 2002 |
Felicitation to National Medal of Honor recipient Prof Dr.Rao Meenakshi's group performed a dance at this event where statistician and professor Dr.Rao was congratulated by the local Indian Community for receiving the National Medal of Honor from President Bush. Top |
| Sep 14, 2002 |
India Day, Association of Indians in America (AIA), Madison, WI Meenakshi's group performed 5 items at this annual event including Bharatanatyam items, semi-classical items, and two Punjabi dances. Top |
| Jun 29, 2002 |
Hindu Temple of Wisconsin, Peewaukee (Milwaukee), WI Meenakshi and other members of the Asian Pacific Dance Group performed a traditional Mahaarashtrian Laavani folk dance as part of the Yatra stage play held as a fund-raiser for the Hindu Temple of Wisconsin. The Laavani dance was choreographed by Meenakshi. Top |
| Jun 15, 2002 |
United States Mayors Conference, Madison, WI Meenakshi represented Indian dance in the inauguration ceremony at the United States Mayors Conference attended by every Mayor in the United States. Top |
| Jun 2, 2002 |
Bahai Unity Day, Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison Meenakshi performed a Rajastani Holi dance along with other members of the Asian Pacific Dance Group. The dance was choreographed by Meenakshi. Top |
| Jun 1, 2002 |
25th Wedding Anniversary, Madison, WI Meenakshi performed two Bharatanatyam items during the spiritual celebration of the 25th wedding anniversary of Dr. Krishna Sijapati, President of American Hindu Association, and Mrs. Radha Sijapati. Top |
| Apr 30, 2002 |
Bharatanatyam Concert, SNDT Ghatkopar, Mumbai, India Meenakshi gave a 3 hour traditional Bharatanatyam performance, which included a 35 minute Varnam performance. The performance was very well received, was attended by over 200 people, and featured a live orchestra lead by her Guru's Smt. Prema Nagasundaram (nattuvangam) and Smt. Padmini Radhakrishnan (vocal). To facilitate costume change, Meenakshi's little sister Dhanya Nagasundaram, also performed two Bharatanatyam items totaling about 15 minutes. Top |
| Apr 6, 2002 |
'Sangam', ASHA-Madison Fund Raiser, Madison, WI Meenakshi, as a member of the Asian Pacific Dance Group performed 6 items: Chinese Spring Rain Dance, an Indoneasian dance, a fast Rajastani Holi dance (choreographed by Meenakshi), a Punjabi Gidda dance, a Rajastani Khalbharia dance, and a traditional south Indian folk dance on Goddess Karumariamma (choreographed by Meenakshi). Top |
| Mar 15, 2002 |
Shivarathri Celebration, American Hindu Association (AHA), Madison, WI Meenakshi performed a Bharatanatyam padam 'Aadi Kondaar' with intricate footwork and grace, depicting the thandavam of Lord Shiva. Meenakshi's group of kids peformed a Bharatanatyam item Shiva Bhola Bandari depicting the story of Lord Shiva and the demon Bhasmasur. A "mini orchestra" gave the live audio support, as is traditional with Bharatanatyam performances. Meenakshi sang the song and also provided Nattuvangam support. Arvind Ganesan augmented with violin support. Top |
| Feb 11, 2002 |
Chinese New Year Celebration, Madison, WI Meenakshi, along with other members of the Asian Pacific Dance Group performed a Chinese Spring & Rain Dance with umbrellas. Top |