Online Beginner Odissi Workshop
Nritya Pratibhā: The Art of Expression in Odissi Dance
A workshop designed to introduce participants to the foundational elements of Odissi dance, blending strength, grace, and rhythm.
Day 1: Rooted in Strength and Elegance (2 hours)
Bhumi Pranam and Body Conditioning
• Introduction and Bhumi Pranam
• Overview of Odissi dance and its cultural significance.
• Step-by-step practice of Bhumi Pranam (Earth Salutation) focusing on reverence, grounding, and fluidity.
• Body Conditioning Exercises
• Warm-up for flexibility, core strength, and balance
• Exercises targeting thighs, hips, and arms (essential for Chauka and Tribhangi)
The Dual Essence – Strength and Grace
• Chauka: The Pillar of Strength
Breakdown of the Chauka posture
Focus on alignment, strength, and stability
• Tribhangi: The Poetry of Graceful Curves
Breakdown of the Tribhangi posture
Emphasize fluidity and graceful curves through head, torso, and hip alignment
Day 2: Grace in Motion (2 hours)
Mudras, Padas, and Bhedas
Breakdown, practice and meaning of
• Mudras (Hand Gestures)
• Padas (Foot Positions)
• Bhedas (Head and Neck Movements)
• Shiro Bhedas (Head Movements)
• Griva Bhedas (Neck Movements)
Rhythm and Dance Sequence
Ektali and Basic Rhythm (Taal)
• Introduction to Ektali (1-beat rhythmic cycle)
• Practice simple rhythmic footwork patterns synchronized with Taal
• Arasa Dance Sequence: Emphasize precision, rhythm, and expression.
When:
Saturday January 18th: 10am-12pm
Sunday January 19th: 10am-12pm
Cost:
$150 AUD
Jai Jaganatha!
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Folk Dances of India
Have you ever dreamed of delving into the enchanting world of Indian dance? Gathering together with women in strength and community?
Discover the transformative power of dance in our two-day Indian Folk Dance Workshop at Krishna Village. This immersive experience involves refining principles of movement, dance conditioning and cultivating body awareness and translation into practice and choreography.
Workshop facilitator Syami will celebrate the rich tapestry of Indian traditions to integrate its beauty into your daily life through -
Exploring folk dance root origins and aesthetics
Hastas (hand gestures)
Abhineya (storytelling)
Aharya (costumes and adornment)
Understanding of yogic philosophies interlinked with sacred dance (pranayama, mantra, kriyas)
This will be held on the beautiful grounds of Krishna Yoga village where you can nourish your body and soul with additional daily yoga sessions and wholesome vegetarian meals, prepared with love and care. You can commute on both days or add accommodation and make it a relaxing and reinvigorating retreat weekend.
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Taruni: An evening of Sacred Classical Dance and Kirtan
Dear friends, family and community.
We are excited to invite you to our evening of sacred Odissi classical dance and kirtan.
By the grace of our Guru Monica Singh Sangwan we present
“Taruni” (blooming, charming girl)
Sunday 26th November 2023 at the Citidel, Murwillumbah.
Presenting all the blooming new dancers who
have been learning together for a year now.
We feel honoured to be joined on the night with kirtan by Janardhana Das and friends. Kalyans kitchen will be catering Indian street food so make sure you bring cash on the night!
We look forward to a wonderful evening of sacred dance and music.
Photography by @devi.hema.photography
Design by @studiojay.nz
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