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For Immediate Release:	October 29, 1997
Contact:Mary Chin, 808-956-2677 Roger Long, 808-956-6051

The Center for South Asian Studies of the University of Hawai'i School of Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Studies presents a rare opportunity for Honolulu audiences to see, enjoy and learn more about three classical Indian dance styles Nov. 14­16 in workshops at UH Manoa and performances at Diamond Head Theatre and the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Performance Nov. 15, 8 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre Anjani's Kathak Dance of India $15 general; $12 Academy of Arts members; $10 students Performance Nov. 16, 4 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts Theatre Sandra Chatterjee, Kuchipudi, an )tyam $15 general; $12 Academy of Arts members; $10 students Tickets for both performances will be available at the door or in advance at Honolulu Academy of Arts.   Workshop Nov. 14, 11:30 a.m.­1:00 p.m., Music Building 116, UH Manoa Carnatic Music Lecture/Demonstration with Asha Ramesh, vocal, and Natarajan Srinivasan, mridangam. Workshop Nov. 14, 2­3:20 p.m., Temporary Dance Building, UH Manoa Dance Workshop with Anjani Ambegaokar, artistic director, and members of Anjani's Kathak Dance of India; Vidhya Sridhar, Lasya Academy of Dance; and Sandra Chatterjee, UH Manoa Department of Theatre & Dance. Both workshops are free and open to the public. Joining the Center for South Asian Studies as sponsors of the workshops and performances are J. Watumull Fund, The G. J. and Ellen Watumull Memorial Fund, Indru and Gulab Watumull, UH College of Arts and Humanities Department of Music and Department of Theatre and Dance, and Honolulu Academy of Arts. Note to media: To arrange interviews and/or photo opportunities with the performers, phone 956-2677.

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