Why is this course unique?
Himalayan School of Traditional Dance founded by Brahmarishi Mohanji, aims at developing full fledged artistes in Bharatanatyam and/or Kathak. It takes one on a journey to experience awareness, alignment and devotion through the traditional dance forms of Bharat. The Himalayan School method focuses on cultivating individual creative abilities to become a full fledged dancer.
Offered primarily online the students can structure the self-practise at their own flexible time during the week after the weekend sessions.
Course information:
The course includes live online sessions and relevant practice videos that every student has to go through before the next session. Bharatanatyam courses will be taught by Ritwika Ghosh and led by Artistic Director Radha Subramanian and Kathak courses will be taught and led by Artistic Director Arti Parnajpe.
- Foundation course in Bharatanatyam/Kathak – Tailored for beginners, this is focused on early stage development to learn Bharatanatyam/ Kathak and strengthen the basics through foot work, hand movements and navarasas. This will lay the foundations for pursuit of advanced courses in the future.
- Advance training in Bharatanatyam/Kathak – For those early years practitioners that have had some formal training in dance and would like to delve into deeper learning of the different aspects of Bharatnatyam/Kathak to emerge as a full fledged artiste capable of giving stage performances.
Teaching Methodology used:
- Practical movement training
- Theory sessions focusing on different aspects of traditional dance
- Watching videos/ performances
- Discussions on awareness and devotion through dance
- Videos for offline practice
- Introspective and creative thinking followed by practical application
Course Outcomes:
The course is focussed on making the students understand practically and theoretically the traditional concepts of Bharatanatyam and Kathak, while focussing on Awareness, Alignment and Devotion through dance. The course will enable students to,
- Learn and understand the history, roots and origins of traditional dance forms of Bharat from different aspects
- Understand many theoretical concepts of the artform and being able to practically correlate it
- Grow creatively by learning the nuances of Bharatanatyam or Kathak through Hastas, Bhedas, Rasas, Mandalas
- Develop an understanding of practical applications or the Viniyogas.
- Go deeper within oneself by learning to actually perform Shlokas from Natyashastra
- Assimilate the nuances of rhythm, according to the traditional music.
- Understand how different warm ups from yoga/ kalaripayattu can help towards flexibility in dance
- Focus on rhythmic precision through Nritta and being able to tune the mind and body towards alignment
- Imbibe the knowledge of direction, postures and gestures through dance
- Feel how dancing can make a positive difference by connecting to oneself
Course completion certificates will be provided to the students based on the credits under each section of theory and practicals after the completion of the course.
To explore the beautiful dance and learn, complete the registration in the following link. Space is limited. So please apply early.
Himalayan School of Traditional Dance is also offering partial Scholarships to help students with tuition fees during their enrollment based on qualification criteria. For more information on this drop us an email at dance@himalayanschool.com.
Details of programme:
Dates: December 4th 2021 onwards
Course Days : Weekends
Course Time : Options available in the registration form
Duration of session : 1 hour
Total course duration : 140-200 hours
Mode : Online
Faculty:
- Dr P. B. Rshikesan, PhD (Yoga)
Program Fees
For any query, drop us an e-mail at dance@himalayanschool.com
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