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Join Guest Choreographer Subashini Ganesan-Forbes as she shares her expertise in Bharatanatyam Indian classical dance. She will speak on its history, her own artistic career, and how this form moves alongside contemporary dance. Subashini is a curator, choreographer, and former Creative Laureate of Portland (2018 – June 2021).

Subashini is a curator, arts administrator, choreographer, and former Creative Laureate of Portland (2018 – June 2021). As a Bharathanatyam artist, Ganesan has been learning, teaching, performing, and presenting this art form for over four decades. She founded Natya Leela Academy in 2008, where she teaches and explores universal expressions of Bharathatyam. Subashini founded New Expressive Works (N.E.W.) in 2012. Through residencies, artist conversations, and performance seasons, this vibrant performing arts venue celebrates bold new works created by multicultural independent performing artists.