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South Indian dance, Bharatanatyam. (All levels)
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From 27.08 £ /h
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Indian dance is an amazing world full of beautiful details, intriguing codes and apparent technical complexity.
We can enter it in a pleasant, relaxed but motivated way to explore the beauties and depths of this beautiful Art.

The BHARATANATYAM is the most popular "classical" dance in India. It is characterized by its delicate geometry and neutral movements that allow channeling the natural movement of each performer.


In broad strokes, what we will see:


PRACTICE

Initiation through the traditional apprenticeship system

Postures, lines and mechanisms of movement

Rhythm of the ground hit

expressive resources


THEORY

Relevance and context of applied theory

The gesture as a narrative element

History and problems
Extra information
You will need to:
Clear space (minimum 3x3m)
Comfortable clothes (Wide crotch pants or leggings)
Location
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Online from India
About Me
I am characterized by patience and flexibility, combined with many years of experience in body education, plus a deep knowledge of the technique and theory of Bharatanatyam (South Indian Dance) that characterizes the students of Kalakshetra. I value the responsibility that a teacher assumes towards the student, and out of respect and admiration for my own teacher, I follow the same rules. I see dance as a way to find our sensibilities and be able to externalize them; observe its beauty and delve into its depth.550
Education
Masters in Performing Arts
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India.
2021 - 2023
Diploma in Bharatanatyam
Kalakshetra Foundation (Institution of National Significance)
2015 - 2018
Scholarship to study Indonesian Dances
Seni Indonesia Institute, Surakarta, Central Java.
2010 - 2012
Technique in Oriental Dances
Provincial Dance School "Nigelia Soria", Argentina
2002 - 2006
Experience / Qualifications
Choreographer and director of several productions in the program "Help me to look" of the Secretary of Culture of the Municipality of Rosario, Argentina 2012-13

Dance teacher at "Akshar" Waldorf school. Chennai, India. 1019-20

Freelance Bharatanatyam Teacher, Online. 2020 - Present
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
Spanish
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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