Classic Dance Classes in Coventry
Bharathanatyam (Indian Classical Dance)
Bharathanatyam is a unique dance form based on steps and hand gestures. It literally means combination of expression (BHAVA), music (RAGA), rhythm (TALA} and dance (NATYAM). Bharathanatyam is one of the most beautiful, subtle, sophisticated and graceful dance forms in the world. Bharatanatyam is performed according to the most delicate nuances of a musical piece or a poem, through the medium of a body. With its eloquent hand gestures, footwork weaving a thousand rhythms, portrayal of myriad nuances of feelings, all set to highly melodic music. Bharatanatyam has 64 basic 'STEPS and they are divided into 9 parts. Communication is done through facial expression and hand gestures. Bharatanatyam is the most popular of the classical dance forms in India. With their focus on fresh and polished interpretations, today's Bharathanatyam practitioners bring a new dimension to the traditional repertoire.
Syllabus
The syllabus of Bharatanatyam is very well conceived and structured and has been painstakingly prepared to create a strong curriculum. It is also an invaluable resource for students, guiding them in the systematic preparation for the various levels. It takes into account the many stylistic variances of Bharatanatyam technique and its execution.
Kuchipudi
Kuchipudi is one of the ten major Indian classical dances. It originated in a village of Krishna district in modern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance art, with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra. It developed as a religious art linked to traveling bards,
temples and spiritual beliefs, like all major classical dances of India. Evidence of Kuchipudi's existence in an older version are found in copper inscriptions of the
10th century, and by the 15th century in texts such as the Machupalli Kaifat. Kuchipudi tradition believes that Tirtha Narayana Yati - a sanyassin of Advaita Vedanta
persuasion, and his disciple an orphan named Siddhendra Yogi founded and systematized the modern version of Kuchipudi in the 17th century. Kuchipudi largely developed
as a Hindu god Krishna-oriented Vaishnavism tradition, and it is most closely related to Bhagavata Mela performance art found in Tamil Nadu.
The Kuchipudi performance usually begins with an invocation. Then, each costumed actor is introduced, their role stated, and who then performs a
short dance prelim to music (dharavu). Next, the performance presents pure dance (nritta). This is followed with expressive part of the
performance (nritya), where rhythmic gestures as a sign language mime the play. Vocalists and musicians accompany the artist, with the song recited in Telugu language,
and the tala and raga set to (Carnatic music). The typical musical instruments in Kuchipudi are mridangam, cymbals, veena, flute and the tambura.
The popularity of Kuchipudi has grown within India, and its performances held worldwide.
Syllabus
The syllabus of Kuchipudi is very well conceived and structured and has been painstakingly prepared to create a strong curriculum. It is also an invaluable resource for students, guiding them in the systematic preparation for the various levels. It takes into account the many stylistic variances of Kuchipudi technique and its execution.
Venue
Clifford House,
38-44 Binley Road,
Coventry
CV3 1JA.
Course Details
Every Sunday
from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Age
Any
Contact Details
07853 885 895
coventrytamils2002@gmail.com
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