KATHAK MEETS BOLLYWOOD (new class)

NEW CLASS NOW FORMING SATURDAY APRIL 18TH

3:00 pm TO 4:00 pm

REGISTER NOW ON LINE

STUDIO 353 - 353 W. 48TH STREET (Bet 8-9 Ave)

2nd Floor

A series of 10 classes aimed at learning your favorite Hindi song (Dev Das, Kahe Chero Mohe, Dola Re, etc. using dance movements from a variety of classical forms (mainly Kathak and Bharata Natyam) combining traditional movement with the modern.
Beginners are welcome!
Emphasis will be given to facial expression, sensuous poses, fast spinning turns, rhythmic patterns, etc. all make the exciting and rewarding dance piece.

AVAILABLE ONLY WITH 10-CLASS CARD

 

 

BEGINNERS (Traditional - Saturdays ) CLASS 3-4pm

The class will begin with a Dance of Invocation "OM" in the Yoga Dance form symbolizing the sacred symbol of the universe. Hand gestures (mudras) will be introduced along with sensuous poses and geometric body movements. Rhythmic footwork (tatkar) will be applied combining body movements and rhythmic turns (chakkar) and tukra, toras will be introduced.

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INTERMEDIATE (Traditional - Saturdays) CLASS 4-5 pm

Applying choreography to the rhythmic cycles and exploring various patterns emphasizing the verbal recitation of rhythm (bols). Expressional dance using various mudras, poses and emotions will be introduced in this class.