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Classes and Lecture Demonstrations of   Classical Indian Dance Bharata Natyam Storytelling Theatre   Classes in Classical Indian Dance - Bharata Natyam   Place: North East Albuquerque, NM, call for directions For information on times location and/or questions send me a mail at jhdarsee@yahoo.com or call 505-294-4567 Fees: One class = $ 15 Minimum 5 classes in a month = $ 12/class Minimum 8 classes in a month = $ 9/class Private class: 60 min = $15, 90 min. = $ 20.   BEGINNERS LEVEL 1:  In these classes you will start learning the basic steps and rhythms. You will also learn the hand gestures and their meaning, and some simple dance pieces.   LEVEL 2: In these classes you will continue learning the basic steps - Adawous - and rhythms. You will also learn dance pieces, like Pushpanjali.   LEVEL 3: In these classes you will continue learning the basic steps and rhythms. You will also learn dance pieces like Sabdam and Devi Sloka.   LEVEL 4: Kautuam   LEVEL 5: Thodayamangalam, Jetiswaram.   LEVEL 6: Thillana   LEVEL 7: Varnam If you have already learned the basic steps give me a call and we can discus which group would work for you.   June Calendar: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3  5.00 Level 4  4 5 6 7   1.00 Level 1  1.30 Level 4  8 9 10 No Class  11 12 13 14 No Class  15 16 17  5.00 Level 4  18 19 20 21   1.00 Level 1  1.30 Level 4  22 23 24  5.00 Level 4  25 26 27 28   1.00 Level 1  1.30 Level 4  29 30                         East Indian Dance Theory The origin, history and meaning of the Bharata Natyam dance form. Times vary, call or write for information. Storytelling Theater In this class we will explore myths and folktales through storytelling, mime, mask work and movement. You will get a chance to try techniques from different diciplines such as theater and both European and East Indian dance and mime. We will explore traditional as well as innovative ways of expression to get a feeling for the roots of these stories, handed down to us through the ages. Carnatic Vocal Music with Deepti Navaratna. If you are interested in learning vocal music contact: Deepti Navaratna at (505) 232-4208 or 270-9228, Or email: deepti@unm.edu

LECTUREDEMONSTRATIONS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS AT YOUR LOCATION If you want a workshop or lecture demonstration for adults or children send a message and I will get back to you so we can discuss the details. STORYTELLING, CREATIVE MIME AND MOVEMENT Workshop: This workshop is all about using the body to tell a story. We will work on how to describe a landscape, different characters and emotions using inspiration from nature and our inner images. Doing this we will use techniques from both European and East Indian mime. Lecture demonstration: We will tell about the different techniques we use in our work and how they can be used for rendering a story. BHARATA NATYAM Workshop: In a workshop we will work on basic steps and rhythms as well as hand gestures and their meaning. I will also tell about the history and content of this dance form. Lecture Demonstration: I will tell about the history and meaning of the dance as well as demonstrate examples of dances and movements