Classical Dance - Bharatanatyam in Chennai

Classical Dance - Bharatanatyam

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Bharatanatyam is the most widely known and exalted of the classical Indian dance forms. It has existed in its present form for about 70 years, but its roots can be traced back several hundreds of years. At Sri Silambam, we teach not only Bharatanatyam, but also Marthagraham techniques that make the body flexible for the art form. It requires the performer to understand and appreciate music to be able to express the bhava by assimilating the mood of the composer and enjoy the dance form. We help students appreciate and understand classical music too, making them realize that music and dance are inseparable entities. Talam or Rhythm as it is called is another vital component in classical dance and we indulge students to learn Nattuvangam too to improve their rhythmic sense. Overall this course would help students kindle their interest, imagination and enthusiasm towards the classical art form; making them not just great performers but also help them carry this great legacy to the coming generations. We welcome you all part of this course.

Topics Covered

Basics Marthagraham techniques Advanced Lessons for a performer Theory of Dance.

Who should attend

Age group : +5 years

Pre-requisites

Interest, Passion, Devotion and Respect towards the art form is all that is required for a great performer.

What you need to bring

Will be communicated across post registration.""

Key Takeaways

This course would help students kindle their interest, imagination and enthusiasm towards the classical art form; making them not just great performers but also help them carry this great legacy to the coming generations. We welcome you all part of this course.

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Sudhalakxmi R

Artistic Director, Silambam

SudhaLakxmi VinodhKumar, a graceful Pandanallur style Bharathanatyam dancer, had the privilege of being under the tutelage of Padmasri Prof Sudharani Raghupathy from the early age of five. Hailing from a family with a rich musical heritage, brought up in an atmosphere encompassed with music and dance, SudhaLakxmi is the granddaughter of renowned vaggeyakara Padmabhushan Vidwan Madurai Sri.N.Krishnan. In addition to dance, Sudhalakxmi also had her initial music training under violin Vidwan Guru Srinivasa Iyengar, Smt T.Krishnaveni and Padmabhushan Vidwan Madurai Sri N Krishna
Besides Bharathanatyam and vocal, Sudha is also trained in Theory of Dance and Nattuvangam.
As a 5 year old kid, she played the role of child Krishna in ?Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum? and was ever since a part of this famed dance drama presented in the various prestigious sabhas in Chennai. Sudhalakxmi has also featured in well acclaimed dance dramas like Vande Guham Uma Sutham, Eka Meva Na Dhvayam, Shankara Loka Shankara and Mammudha along with her guru in different sabhas of Chennai. She appeared in a tele-film,?Vande Mataram? produced by Bharatbala in the Golden Jubilee Year of Independence.
In the year 2002, her rangapravesam was held in the august presence of Doyens of Carnatic Music and Dance, presided by Dr.Mrs.Y.G.Parthasarathy (Dean & Director PSBB, Secretary Bharath Kalachar) and other renowned personalities. Sudhalakxmi has also accompanied the troupe in the Soorya Festival in Kerala & Pondicherry, Natyanjali festival Perur. Apart from Bharathanatyam, she has attended workshops for Marthagraham technique, Therukoothu style of dance , Kalari and Yoga.
From 2010, she was under the guidance of Guru. Padma.S.Raghavan, Artistic Director Silambam, Mylapore, where she gained experience in teaching and choreographing.
She is a CA Inter qualified professional and also holds a B.Com degree from the Madras University. She has a great flair towards teaching and her passion towards being a great Bharathanatyam Guru would help students kindle their imagination, enthusiasm and make them not just leading performers, but help them carry this rich legacy to the coming generations.