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Introduction to Bharathantyam

Introduction to Bharathantyam

Class Description: Students will begin by learning exercises that strengthen muscles and help adults build stamina for this athletic dance form. This will be followed by basic adavus (rhythmic footwork patterns), modified jathis (combination of adavus to create longer series of movements), and mudras (hand gestures). Through the course of the se...

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Class Description: Students will begin by learning exercises that strengthen muscles and help adults build stamina for this athletic dance form. This will be followed by basic adavus (rhythmic footwork patterns), modified jathis (combination of adavus to create longer series of movements), and mudras (hand gestures). Through the course of the semester, all students will learn to enact and recite 3 ancient Sanskrit Slokas (invocatory verses to create intention for Bharathanatyam movement). The goal of the class will be to teach students to perform a 5 minute solo musical dance piece within 10-weeks.

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When

October 06, 2008
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Type

  • 1:1 / Private Lessons,
  • Class / Group Sessions

Skill level

Beginner

Ages

18 year olds or older

Where

1235 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202 | Hosford

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    • miss james

    Review of Natya Leela Academy, December 17, 2008

    suba has redefined the way i think about dance. her teachings have inspired me to start to experiencing dance from a more holistic perspective. what i learn in her classes effect the way i walk in the world to such a positive degree that i'm not sure i ever want to stop taking her classes. i feel more whole as a human being because of what i have been learning with suba. suba's classes are equal parts laughter anddiscipline, growth and reexploration. in just a few simple words: try suba's class.

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    suba has redefined the way i think about dance. her teachings have inspired me to start to experiencing dance from a more holistic perspective. what i learn in her classes effect the way i walk in the world to such a positive degree that i'm not sure i ever want to stop taking her classes. i feel more whole as a human being because of what i have been learning with suba. suba's classes are ...

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Tags

classical indian dance, india, rhythm, stamina

Price: $130.00

Notes: Cost: $130 for entire series. Pre-registration is required: A $6... see more

Notes:

Cost: $130 for entire series.

Pre-registration is required: A $60 deposit that will be applied to your semester fees (This deposit is non-refundable as it covers administrative costs).
- Please bring the remainder of your fees to first day of class.

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  • Natya Leela Academy
  • Natya Leela Academy
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  • What is this?

Natya Leela Academy was born out of a passion to teach and dance Bharathanatyam. The intention of our dance school...

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Natya Leela Academy was born out of a passion to teach and dance Bharathanatyam. The intention of our dance school is to teach, train, and inspire young children, youth, and adults to discover grace and empowerment through movement. The steps, hand gestures, and facial expressions all lend to training our bodies and minds to express ourselves with freedom that is infused with integrity.

"Natya" means dance and "leela" is a Sanskrit word and concept that can be described as "spontaneous creation; divine play that leads to creation; and magic." Our hope is that students who discover this ancient dance form will also re-discover their inner playfulness and express this creative force through their bodies. When we identify and re-connect with our creative playfulness on the dance floor, we can then take that same power-filled, shining energy into our every-day lives -- leading us to live completely in joy and compassion.

The founder and principal teacher of Natya Leela Academy is Subashini Ganesan. She has studied the classical Indian dance style, Bharathanatyam, under Sreemathi Shantha Bhaskar, principal choreographer of Nrityalaya Aesthetic Society of Singapore. Subashini's experience in the study and performance of this art form extends over a period of 25 years. She has performed in national and international events in Singapore, Washington DC, Rochester, NY, Eugene, Oregon, Sacramento, CA, and Maui, HI. For the last 10 years she has been teaching students of all ages in Singapore and in the US. Her background and interests in the world traditional and sacred arts lend a unique ability to her teaching methods, that help students to discover the dancer within, while executing the movements and routines of this ancient style.

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