Join us at the Govans Branch for a special storytime performance by Prakriti Dance. This unique performance utilizes dynamic classical Indian dance styles to spark interest in what lies beneath the ocean’s surface. Prakriti Dance shares the wonders of marine life through the language of dance and illuminates the ways in which humans are affecting the world’s oceans. Audiences will be inspired by the beauty of nature and empowered to make small changes to help the environment.

Prakriti Dance is an innovative company showcasing Indian performing traditions. Using the movement vocabulary of India, the company interprets modern stories and issues in order to bring relevance and context to the ever-evolving Indian arts. Drawing inspirations from nature, philosophy, poetry, and other genres, Prakriti weaves a multi-layered tapestry to transcend cultural boundaries and communicate the human experience. Prakriti Dance has performed at festivals and venues such as Jacob’s Pillow, the Kennedy Center, Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival, Dance Place, VelocityDC Dance Festival (DC), Drive East (NY), James Armstrong Theater (CA), and Spring to Dance (MI). Striving to broaden the horizons of accessibility for Indian arts and connect artists of varied experiences, Prakriti Dance leads classes, workshops, and performances in the DC area at schools, community venues, and dance institutions.