CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

For information and sign up on all classes and workshops:
(505) 294-4567 or jhdarsee@yahoo.com 


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



 

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.


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 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 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