GDT is pleased to present a special public performace by award winning dancer and choreographer Anita Ratnam Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:30PM The Des Moines Art Center Levitt Auditorium 4700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 For Information Call  GDT 515-283-8383 or email info@gatewaydance.org Limited Seating Available Suggested Donations  for Reserved RSVP Seating $10 Adults $5 Student Free for GDT Members Dr.Anita Ratnam is a well known icon in Indian performing arts. For over four decades she has shared her amazing dance and theatre skills in 25 countries around the world in over 1500 performances. A passionate modernist, Anita creates themes from her immediate environment and weaves the traditional alongside the modern with her eclectic view of life and art.   www.arangham.com   Ratnam will perform her current repertoire, “HER and BLISS…In Chapters,” using forms of classical southern Indian dance to honor the divine aspects of femininity.  Ratnam uses choreography, Vedic hymns, tribal drumming, and spoken voice to enhance the performance.  This highly-prized performance has garnered critical acclain worldwide as an “ode to feminine energy.”  Suggested Donations Adult $10.00 USD Student $5.00 USD RSVP Seating Reservation Name: You can use Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express to make PayPal payments *Donations accepted online only.  No donations will be accepted at Levitt Auditorium before the performance.

GDT is honored to present a workshop by Anita Ratnam This is a very special opportunity for a limited number of people to register for a  3 hour dance workshop Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:30-3:30PM GDT Studio 315 E. 5th St., Suite 12 Des Moines, IA 50309 515-283-8383 info@gatewaydance.org Workshop Registration $100 Standard $75 Student For a Limited Time Discounts Available GDT Members, Students and Early Registration ($10 off if purchased by February 4, 2012)     $90 Non members   $65 Students   $50 GDT Members Registration Type Non- Member Early Regstiration $90.00 USD GDT Membership ($35) + Registration ($50) = $85.00 USD Non-Member Student Registration $65.00 USD GDT Member Registration $50.00 USD Previous Dance Experience Novice Intermediate Experienced None Age 11-17 18-27 28-37 38 and above Registrant's Name You can use Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express to make PayPal payments.

2012

January
Sunday January 8, 1-4pm  - Talent Contest - Hindu Temple Cultural Center, Madrid, IA - Penny Furgerson to participate as a judge.

Thursday January 19, 6pm - GDT 40th Anniversary Planning Meeting - GDT Studio, Des Moines, IA

Saturday January 28, 5-8pm - Indian Republic Day Celebration and Talent Contest Awards Ceremony - Hindu Temple Cultural Center, MAdrid, IA

February
Thursday February 2, 6-8pm - Callanan School Global Gala - Callanan Middle School, Des Moines , IA

Saturday February 4, 7pm - Bravo Gala - Hy Vee Events Center, Des Moines IA

Saturday February 11,  12-2pm - Breaking Bread  Together - GDT Studio, Des Moines, IA

Saturday February 18,  12:30-3:30pm - Anita Ratnam Dance Workshop - GDT Studio, Des Moines, IA

Saturday February 18,  7:30pm - Anita Ratnam Performance "Her and Bliss...In Chapters" - The Des Moines Art Center, Levitt Auditorium, Des Moines, IA

Tuesday - Thursday February 21-24, 8:30-12pm, except all day on Friday - "World Rhythms" dance and drum residency - McKinley Elementary School

March
Monday-Friday March 19-23, 9am-12pm - SmART Camp, Arts and Academics, GDT Learning Center, Des Moines, IA

Friday March 30, all day - Residency workshops - Belle Plaine Schools, Belle Plaine, IA

April
Saturday April 7, 6pm - Nritygram Dance Ensemble / Indian Cultural Association of Central Iowa Spring 2012 Concert / - Ames City Auditorium, Ames, IA