Chennai (Madras) Trip Overview
Bhartanatyam is one of the oldest dance forms in India. In this half-day session an accomplished dancer will bring alive this magical dance form through mythological stories, gestures and expressions. Guests will learn the language, concepts, and history of this dance form. By the end of the session, you will learn to narrate an episode in a story through Bharatnatyam.
Highlights
• Introduction to Bharatnatyam
• Demonstration of actions, footwork and hand gestures
• Representation of everyday objects, animals and emotions
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Chennai (Madras), India
Trip Category: Classes & Workshops >> Dance Lessons
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Bhartanatyam is one of the oldest dance forms in India. In this half-day session an accomplished dancer will bring alive this magical dance form through mythological stories, gestures and expressions. Guests will learn the language, concepts, and history of this dance form. By the end of the session, you will learn to narrate an episode in a story through Bharatnatyam.
Highlights
• Introduction to Bharatnatyam
• Demonstration of actions, footwork and hand gestures
• Representation of everyday objects, animals and emotions
Itinerary
Your instructor will introduce you to this classical dance form that originated in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Traditionally, it has been a solo dance that was performed exclusively by women in Shiva temples. Later its popularity spread to the courts of Kings. Today the dance is practiced by both male and female dancers and modern stage productions narrate non-religious ideas and fusion themes.
During the session, the instructor will demonstrate the Bharatanatyam style that is noted for its fixed upper torso, legs bent or knees flexed out combined with spectacular footwork and a sophisticated vocabulary of sign language based on gestures of hands, eyes and facial muscles. The singer, director and conductor of the dance is typically the guru of the dancer. During the course of the performance you will get to see an interpretive narration of mythical legends and spiritual ideas from Hindu texts.
After the dance class, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (beverage excluded).
You will be dropped back at your hotel after lunch.
( Dance classes places may subject to change as per availability of performer)
Stop At:
• Kavitha Bharathi Vidyalaya (Vocal Classes/ Keyboard Classes/ Bharatnatyam Classes), No: 12/5, West Mada Street, behind Perumal Koil, Virrugambakkam, Koyambedu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600106, India
