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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
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Chennai, India
Trip Category: Shows, Concerts & Sports >> Classical Music
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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
Visit: Kalanritya Arts Academy(Bharatanatyam dance classes), 20/75, Sannadhi First St, Ganapathy Colony, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014, India
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and taken to the venue.
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 practised by both male and female dancers and modern stage productions narrate non-religious ideas and fusion themes.
This dance form is believed to be over 2000 years old and reference to it can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts, notably the Natya Shastra by Bharata Muni and the Tamil epic, Silappatikaram.
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.
After the dance class, you will be dropped back at your hotel.
( Dance classes places may subject to change as per availability of performer)
