Mala Desai is an organizer of the All Indian Dance Festival taking place at Carnegie Hall this weekend that will feature a performance of poetry and dance styles from across India. While we no longer have tickets available for the concert itself, don't miss the chance to meet with Mala directly on Monday to learn more about her interesting background!

Mala earned her Diploma from The Guru Mayadhar Raut School of Odissi Dance, and has performed professionally in India and the USA for over 25 years. Most recently, Mala performed for "Deeksha 2008" and "Nritya Parichaya" in October 2009 at the India International Center in New Delhi, followed by a presentation of Abhisarika Nayika for "Mangala" in November 2009 in Nassau County. She performed for "Yaatra," an International Festival celebrating Padmashri Guru Mayadhar Raut's 80th birthday in July 2010 in New Delhi, at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Center.

We will meet with Mala for an Artist talk on Monday to learn about her experiences as an international artist based New York, working to keep Indian traditions alive, while embracing new ones. The talk will take place from 4 - 5:30 PM at the Freedom Tower (One World Trade Center), so don't miss this chance to hear about this beautiful art form, while enjoying some great views of Manhattan!