Uday Shankar and his Hindu Ballet

DESCRIPTION
Program for “Uday Shankar and his Hindu Ballet,” presented at the San Francisco Opera House on February 5, 1950. The program began with a puja and included a number of dances, skits, and musical interludes. Shankar was a pioneer in the field of dance and created a unique fusion between classical Indian dance and European ballet, which was likely on display at this event.

ADDITIONAL METADATA
Date: February 5, 1950
Subject(s): Uday Shankar
Language: English
Location: Opera House, San Francisco, California

PROVENANCE
Collection: Godha Ram Channon, Papers of
Item History: 2014-11-07 (created); 2023-01-30 (modified)

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