In partnership with PJ Dance Academy
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
In partnership with PJ Dance Academy, and in conjunction with current exhibition Exquisite Creatures , the Peoria Riverfront Museum presents a cultural and artistic event that brings the vibrate and intricate natural forms on display in the exhibition to life through Indian cultural artistry.
Experience classical Indian dance throughout the galleries, an artist showcase and a live Rangoli experience, as well as family-friendly crafts in this special program.
This event is FREE with general admission to the museum!
Reserve your ticket HERE
Inspired by the natural world celebrated in Exquisite Creatures, Indian dance performance transforms the stage into a living tapestry of color, symmetry, and motion. Drawing on classical and contemporary movement traditions, the choreography echoes the patterns and delicate structures found in the work of Christopher Marley. The result is a mesmerizing fusion of art and nature, where rhythm and gesture mirror the breathtaking beauty of the natural world.
Exquisite Creatures is sponsored by Art Bridges, America 250 donors, Mike Rucker Endowment Fund for Science, Visionary Society and Illinois Arts Council.