Here is your opportunity to get a detailed insight into the world of Indian classical dance movements..

Body kinetics and Indian classical dance

The workshop will touch upon the various aspects of body kinetics in Indian classical dance and also give a brief insight into the Natyashastra and various forms of Indian classical dance.

The various movements of the body, blending with rhythmic breathing, form a style giving it a shape. This, over a period of time becomes a technique that improves the quality of a dancer. Having more than a thousand years of heritage, Indian dance movements have evolved into strong and expressive techniques in turn giving a new face to a dancer. Such techniques are introduced which later finds its blend into the classical dance form.

Insight into Natyashastra:

This session includes a brief introduction to Natyashastra, origin of Natya – dance, types of traditional theatres, stage division, lighting design, make up, costumes and emotions.

Forms of Indian classical dance:

Seven dance forms in India have been identified as classical forms. The participants will get a flavor of these seven forms through live and visual media presentations. A brief account of the ancient Indian martial art forms – Kalaripayattu and Thang tha will also be presented.