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17 Oct 2026$43.58 - $101.95
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A true master of her craft unsurpassed in her contribution across various traditions from commercial film, to live theatre, music direction and especially Indian classical dance – Bharatanatyam, Shobana is an icon of Indian culture.
Born into a family of legendary dancers, the Travancore sisters, Lalitha, Padmini and Ragini, Shobana’s passion was honed by the illustrious Bharatanatyam exponent Padmasri Chitra Visweswaran. She embodies the traditional values and the appropriation of innovation in her dance.
A true delight to the term “poetry in motion”, the fluid grace of Bharatanatyam is Shobana’s individual style. This dance form, which has roots in cosmic geometry, is exemplified in her practice and performance.
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Local tip
He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Leave plenty of spare time in case there’s traffic on the motorway or around the Takapuna village. Even better – get dinner or a pre-show drink nearby so you can soak up the bustling beachfront vibe.
Getting there
Te huarahi ki reira
Bruce Mason Centre is 15-20 minutes by car from the city centre, and easily accessible by bus. The closest paid parking is the Killarney Street car park, operated by Auckland Transport.
