Rangoli Dance Company

Rangoli Dance Company "An India rarely seen on the western stage." - Lewis Segal, Los Angeles Times.

Rangoli Dance Company - 1992
Choreographer - Malathi Iyengar
Emphasis: Bharatanatyam, classical dance of India

Rangoli Foundation for Art & Culture, a non profit organization - 1985
Artistic Director - Malathi Iyengar
Activities & Interests: Music, Visual Arts, Food, Dance, Theatre, Fashion, & Film

2012 - 2013 - Malathi Iyengar is the recipient of City of Los Angeles (COLA) Performing Arts Fello

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2011 - Malathi Iyengar is the recipient of Lester Horton Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography for 'Shivaya - 2010'. About Rangoli Dance Company's 2009 presentation - Paintings of the Divine, June 28, 2009, Hollywood, Ca. The Divine Miss I "Bharatanatyam, the elegant percussive, and joyous classical dance of the Indian subcontinent, has always had a strong following in SoCal's large Indian community. Over the years, it has also become a force in the mainstream dance landscape, thanks in large part to the efforts of the irrepressible choreographer Malathi Iyengar and her Rangoli Dance Company. A perennial nominee at the annual Lester Horton Awards honoring L.A.- based dance, Iyengar and her ensemble return with their latest, Paintings of the Divine. Iyengar has a knack for selecting themes and stories, usually involving Indian deities, that resonate with both those familiar with the tales and audiences venturing into the world of bharatanatyam for the first time. With the Oscar win for the film, Slum Dog Millionaire with its Bollywood finale even non-dance audiences should be primed for this Rangoli concert with its polished dancers and music. See videos of the company’s dancing at www.rangoli.org and the live performance at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre."

- Ann Haskins, LA Weekly, June 22, 2009

"... Malathi Iyengar gifted us with her vivacity and dazzling virtuosity in Shri Ganesha extolling Him as the bestower of boons and remover of obstacles." "Malathi Iyengar, artistic director/choreographer of Rangoli Foundation has always brought a new sheen to the traditional repertoire of Bharatanatyam, the classical dance of India. Enhancing a heritage of classicism, the dancers in her inspired ensemble have always expressed the joy of pure rhythm, lyricism and technique in their productions."

- Prem Kishore, India Post, July 24, 2009

Rangoli dancers present a works in progress performance 💃
06/03/2026

Rangoli dancers present a works in progress performance 💃

Save the Date - Summer Dance Workshop!Experience ‘Kamakshi Swarajathi’, dance choreographed and taught by Malathi Iyenga...
05/28/2026

Save the Date - Summer Dance Workshop!
Experience ‘Kamakshi Swarajathi’, dance choreographed and taught by Malathi Iyengar🌿
- a soulful journey and a masterful composition in the language Telugu by Syama Sastri in raga Bhairavi🌷

Beginning Adavu Class taught by Sheila Jean


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Young Shriya Kashyap, a thriving Bharathanatyam Rangoli Dance Company member will be presenting a solo performance showc...
05/27/2026

Young Shriya Kashyap, a thriving Bharathanatyam Rangoli Dance Company member will be presenting a solo performance showcasing specially curated choreographic works by and accompanied by musicians from India on June 27!

When young dance students try making a doll using sewing thread and it ends up looking like a dancer💃Arya Kashyap and Aa...
05/02/2026

When young dance students try making a doll using sewing thread and it ends up looking like a dancer💃
Arya Kashyap and Aadhya Sheth🌷🌷

Shriya Kashyap, disciple of artistic director Malathi Iyengar and a member of Rangoli Dance Company is presenting a solo...
04/27/2026

Shriya Kashyap, disciple of artistic director Malathi Iyengar and a member of Rangoli Dance Company is presenting a solo performance ‘Shri’, the goddess of grace and beauty on June 27!

A diligent and a passionate dancer, Shriya presented her solo debut performance in 2024 and has since been training with an increasing focus on both technique and expressive dance.

Shriya is accompanied by an amazing group of talented musicians from India including:
Bhargava Halambi
will conduct the performance and lighting design is by Lakshmi Iyengar
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Admission is by Invitation 🌷
Information: [email protected]

Earth Bloom: Holi Music and Dance Performance Excerpts 💃Video and Photo by - Thank you🌿Dancers: Yamuna L**h
04/20/2026

Earth Bloom: Holi Music and Dance Performance Excerpts 💃
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Dancers: Yamuna L**h

Thank you for giving us this wonderful opportunity to be a part of the Earth Bloom: Holi Music and Dance Celebration🌷Ra...
04/19/2026

Thank you for giving us this wonderful opportunity to be a part of the Earth Bloom: Holi Music and Dance Celebration🌷
Rangoli officially opened on April 18, 1985. It was so special to share our performance and mark 41 years of beauty, hope and tradition 🌿
Beautiful dancing by Yamuna L**h

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Performance by Yamuna L**h tomorrow!📸 1. 2 & 3. .theatre
04/17/2026

Performance by Yamuna L**h tomorrow!
📸 1. 2 & 3.

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Dancing into spring with dancers and friends 💃🌷🐶
04/12/2026

Dancing into spring with dancers and friends 💃🌷🐶

Thank you Dr Anuradha Rao Pappu for an informative session on the brain-gut axis - part of ‘Beyond the Rangoli Stage’ se...
03/30/2026

Thank you Dr Anuradha Rao Pappu for an informative session on the brain-gut axis - part of ‘Beyond the Rangoli Stage’ series🌷
Video excerpts by Shankar Rao
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