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Dance Ballet of India presents Gajamukha on Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.

This stirring Indian story ballet recounts from ancient texts the myth of the elephant-faced Hindu deity, Gajamukha. Choreographer Jayanthi Raman and her 12-member troupe combine three of the great dance styles of southern India the graceful bharatha natyam, the flamboyant kuchipudi, and the lyrical mohini attam with an original score in Sanskrit and Tamil; chant from ancient scriptures; and perform live music in the classical Indian tradition.

Faculty, staff and students can use UVM identification at the Flynn box office for half-priced tickets on the two highest-priced categories of seats. The event is co-sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Multicultural Affairs and the President's Initiatives for Diversity. Prior to the performance, on Sept. 30, Friends of Indian Music and Dance will host an Indian dance and music lecture and demonstration free of charge in the Flynns Amy E. Tarrant Gallery at 7 p.m.

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