Discovery Series

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Discovery Series takes audiences on an artistic journey to a different part of the world each year, and its second season offers an authentic and exhilarating exploration of India.

Spanning many different artistic disciplines, the Discovery Series extends throughout The Center’s 2012–13 Season and includes performances, Arts-Connect programs and films by artists from India, culminating in OrigiNation: A Festival of Native Cultures on April 6–7, 2013.

Made possible in part by a grant from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust.

Ravi Shankar Sunday, October 21, 7:30 p.m. View this event A living legend and India's most esteemed musical ambassador.

Nrityagram Dance Ensemble Friday, March 8, 8 p.m. View this event Enchanting classical Indian dance with a modern twist.

Chitresh Das Dance Company: India Jazz Suites Friday, April 5, 8 p.m. View this event A fusion of modern tap and traditional Indian dance.

Chitresh Das Dance Company: Sita Haran Saturday, April 6, 8 p.m. View this event A sumptuous new interpretation of India's greatest epic.

Derrick Suwaima Davis (Hopi/Choctaw)

OrigiNation: A Festival of Native Cultures April 6–7, 2013 Saturday – Sunday, Noon – 4 p.m. Outdoors at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts FREE Admission View this event Presented in conjunction with Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Discovery Series, Sunday A'Fair and Native Trails, this weekend-long festival celebrates the indigenous cultures of Arizona and India through music, dance, art and more. Presented with support from Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.