Summer workshops

Kathak Shiksha Workshop - 5 Days - July 28 - Aug 1

About the workshop
The workshop will cover the fundamentals of Kathak dance, basic knowledge of footwork, body movements with demonstrations of Tukdas, Parans and their usage in Kathak dance, some traditional choreographies with new experiments, performance skill and all such topics essential to become a good kathak performer.

• Dates of the workshop – July 28 2003 - Aug 1 2003
• Venue – Just Dancing Studios, Manchester
• Timing – 9.30 am – 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm
• The cost of the workshop – $150

Bharathanatyam & Kalari - 10 Days - Aug 4 - Aug 15

About the workshop
The workshop will cover the fundamentals & advanced concepts of Bharathanatyam, detailed workout of adavus and rhythms with respect to footwork. Different body movements with demonstrations of jatis, tirmanams, some traditional choreographies with new experiments, performance skill and all such topics essential to become a good Bharathanatyam Dancer.

Kalaripayattu is the martial art form of Kerala. Kalaripayattu means martial art training inside a Kalari or arena. Kalaripayattu is taught by the “gurukkal” or master who is an exponent in the field. It is taught by the master to the students and is considered to be a sacred art form of Kerala. Kalaripayattu developed during the 9th century was practiced by the warrior clan of Kerala, the Nair community to defend the state and the king. The Nair community considered it an honour to die for the nation and the king. Karate and Kungfu are believed to have originated from Kalaripayattu when Bodhi Dharma took the art of Kalaripayattu to China. This martial art is as much a spiritual discipline, as it is physical. Kalaripayattu helps the students in character build up, self-confidence and adoptability to circumstances. Kalaripayattu helps systemize the flow of energy in the body.

(Picture courtesy: http://www.ayurjeeva.com/Kalari/kalari_payattu.htm)

• Date of commencement of the workshop - Aug 4th - Aug 15 ( No classes in Weekend )
• Venue – Just Dancing Studios, Manchester
• Timing – 10:00 am – 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm
• The cost of the workshop – $225

First Five days will be Kalari and the next five days will be Bharathanatyam practices.

Adults Weekend Workshops - July 26 - Aug 16 - ( Sat, Sun) 8 days

About the workshop
The workshop will cover the fundamentals & advanced concepts of Bharathanatyam exclusively for working adults who can take up summer workshops in the weekends. There will eight classes each 90 minutes which will comprise both practical and theory of the Bharathanatyam & Kathak

• Date of commencement of the workshop - July 12th - Aug 3
• Venue – Guru Prasanna's residence
• Timing –
  • Bharathanatyam - Saturdays - 3:30 - 5:00 , Sundays 11:00 - 1:30
  • Kathak - Saturdays - 5:00 - 6:30; Sundays - 3:30 - 6:00
• The cost of the workshop – $150

The participant has to make his/her own travel arrangements. Boarding & lodging is available for outstation participants, please contact the Administrator at 636-227-9366.

Application format

• Name:
• Parent's/ Spouse's name:
• Age:
• Present address:
• Telephone:
• Cell Number:
• E-Mail:
• Occupation:
• Details of training:
• Name of Guru:
• Name of Institute:
• Examination Passed (along with photocopy of recent result/certificate from the university).
• Details of performances:
• Awards received (if any):

Please attach your bio-data, recent dance photograph (color- 4’ * 6’), photocopy of result of recent examination along with certificates if any.
The application should reach us by 30th of June 2003 at the following address.

Address of contact:
Soorya Dance Company
268, Arborcrest
Ballwin MO 63021
E-Mail: sooryadance@yahoo.com