Fanny Lora
Mano a Mano: Song and Dance is a bold new performance project that weaves together the expressive traditions of South Indian classical dance and Spanish and Latin American art song. Through evocative music and dynamic movement, the program tells intimate stories of identity, migration, belonging, and shared humanity — inviting audiences to witness how two distinct yet kindred cultural lineages can speak to one another in vibrant, emotionally resonant dialogue. Designed to engage diverse audiences of all ages, this program is especially suited for communities seeking to celebrate artistry, inclusion, and cultural connection. With its educational potential and captivating artistry, Mano a Mano: Song and Dance is equally at home in schools, libraries, performing arts centers, and community festivals.
This project is part of Mano a Mano, a series created by mezzo-soprano Fanny Lora that explores how diverse musical traditions can walk alongside Hispanic classical music — uncovering shared ground where it isn't immediately apparent. At its heart, the series is a search for connection: a reminder that what seems different on the surface often carries a thread that binds us together in the most profound ways.
*Supported by the Holliston Cultural Councils, a local agency, and supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Meet The Team
Fanny Lora, mezzo-soprano: Classical singer and Alexander Technique teacher celebrated for her immersive concert experiences and heartfelt interpretations of Spanish and Latin American repertoire. Her 2024–2025 concert tour, Through My Eyes: Sounds of the Americas, with pianist Alexandra Lutkevich was supported by multiple grants, including Berklee College of Music’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion award. She is a graduate of Ithaca College and The Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Alexander Technique Training Program. She is a NEST 1 & 2 Program Eligible artist, through the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) to present her work. Fanny lives in Holliston, MA, with her family and shares her work on Instagram and TikTok at @fannyloraartist.
Dr. Smitha Radhakrishnan, Dancer and Sociologist: Founder and artistic director of natya dance, which she has run since 2015. A lifelong diasporic dancer, Smitha has danced for four decades and performed on three continents for diverse audiences, continuously building on her foundational training in Bharatanatyam from Asha Gopal, Katherine Kunhiraman and Dr. Aparna Sindhoor. She is the author of four books and works as Professor of Sociology at Wellesley College. www.natyadance.org
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