Monkeyhouse, a 501(c)3 organization, is proud to fiscally sponsor Rasik. Any donations made on this page will be tax deductible.
Rasik is a grassroots initiative to curate and present classical dances of India in their traditional form by artists of diverse backgrounds with the goal of integrating them into the wider cultural landscape.
‘Rasik’, the word in many Indian languages for someone who savors an aesthetic experience, aims to place the audience at the center of this process because Indian dance thrives on a deep investment and willing participation of the audience as co-creators of a shared creative experience.
Conceived, created, and supported by members of the Boston dance community, Rasik strives to cultivate an informed and invested audience for Indian dance in Massachusetts and reflect the vibrant expanding cultural heritage of our community. Through a carefully curated concert series, presented in ways accessible to a thoughtful but uninitiated audience, Rasik aims to strengthen the relationship between Indian dance forms and the larger arts community.
‘Rasik’, the word in many Indian languages for someone who savors an aesthetic experience, aims to place the audience at the center of this process because Indian dance thrives on a deep investment and willing participation of the audience as co-creators of a shared creative experience.
Conceived, created, and supported by members of the Boston dance community, Rasik strives to cultivate an informed and invested audience for Indian dance in Massachusetts and reflect the vibrant expanding cultural heritage of our community. Through a carefully curated concert series, presented in ways accessible to a thoughtful but uninitiated audience, Rasik aims to strengthen the relationship between Indian dance forms and the larger arts community.
Bijayini Satpathy in Rāgachitra Sunday, August 30, 2026 Multicultural Arts Center, Cambridge, MA
Rasik, in collaboration with Multicultural Arts Center, is proud to present a singular live concert this summer: world-renowned Odissi master Bijayini Satpathy in Rāgachitra. A celebrated performer, scholar, and teacher, Bijayini has redefined the possibilities of Odissi through a career spanning more than four decades. Following her distinguished 25-year tenure as a principal dancer with the renowned Nrityagram Dance Ensemble, she has emerged as a visionary solo artist and choreographer whose work has been presented at leading venues and festivals around the world. Rāgachitra is a celebration of the profound relationship between music and dance. Rooted in the rich tradition of the Indian rāga system, the work explores how melody shapes poetry, evokes imagery, and deepens emotional expression in dance. Through a nuanced and deeply personal choreographic lens, Bijayini reveals the many dimensions of the dialogue between movement and rāga, creating a performance that is both rooted in tradition and strikingly contemporary.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience one of the world's most celebrated Odissi artists in her first-ever performance in Boston!
At Rasik, we believe the audience is a vital co-creator of the artistic experience. Before tickets go on sale, we are opening our exclusive Patron Circle from now until July 13—giving our community the chance to champion high-quality live classical dance before public ticket sales begin.
By becoming a patron, your tax-deductible donation directly funds the high-production value presentation of these exquisite traditional forms right here in Greater Boston, and makes them accessible to everyone else.
Rāgachitra Patron — $1,000 or more
✦ Two (2) VIP Seats in the best rows of the theater
✦ Prominent name recognition in the evening's printed program
✦ A signed press photograph by Bijayini Satpathy
✦ Access to an invitation-only pre-concert meet-and-greet
Rāgachitra Supporter — $600 or more
✦ Two (2) VIP Seats in the best rows of the theater
✦ Name recognition in the evening's printed program
Support the art you love. The Patron Circle closes July 13.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience one of the world's most celebrated Odissi artists in her first-ever performance in Boston!
At Rasik, we believe the audience is a vital co-creator of the artistic experience. Before tickets go on sale, we are opening our exclusive Patron Circle from now until July 13—giving our community the chance to champion high-quality live classical dance before public ticket sales begin.
By becoming a patron, your tax-deductible donation directly funds the high-production value presentation of these exquisite traditional forms right here in Greater Boston, and makes them accessible to everyone else.
Rāgachitra Patron — $1,000 or more
✦ Two (2) VIP Seats in the best rows of the theater
✦ Prominent name recognition in the evening's printed program
✦ A signed press photograph by Bijayini Satpathy
✦ Access to an invitation-only pre-concert meet-and-greet
Rāgachitra Supporter — $600 or more
✦ Two (2) VIP Seats in the best rows of the theater
✦ Name recognition in the evening's printed program
Support the art you love. The Patron Circle closes July 13.
Image to left: Kolaramma Temple at Kolar, relief of dancing women at the mahadwara (main entrance)
