Module I: The origin and lineage of Bharatanatyam dance

This theoretical and practical (physical) module is an introduction to Bharatanatyam Dance. We will discover its origin based on history and how it has remained until now, maintaining its freshness and spiritual value through the sacred lineage. However, we will go deeper into the training of the technical part: poses (Karanas), basic steps (Adavus), hand gestures (Hastas), Invocations and prostrations (Slokam and Namaskaram), Flexibility work, Expressions (Rasas)...

Learn more about Bharatanatyam:

Bharatanatyam, arguably the oldest classical dance heritage of India, is considered the mother of many other Indian classical dance forms. Conventionally a solo dance performed only by the Devadasis (Dancers in Service of the Art), it was started in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu and eventually flourished in South India. The theoretical basis of this form can be traced back to "Natya Shastra", the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text on the performing arts. A form of anecdote illustrating Hindu religious themes and spiritual ideas emoted by the dancer with excellent footwork and impressive gestures, through its component elements, Nrita (physical steps), Nritya (gestures and expression) and Natya (the union of both transporting the dancer to know sublime inner states).

Benefits:

It also includes a methodology that proposes tools to encourage human beings towards a goal beyond knowing this dance as a physical practice, to heal physical or psychological symptoms. It provides tools that make it possible to transcend suffering and reach the core of joy, beauty, peace and harmony.

Modalities:

1. Live classes via zoom

In Spanish and English.

Schedule:

Saturdays:

• 8 am to 10 pm Pacific Time.1
• 17:00 to 19:00 Spanish time
• 10 am to 12 pm Mexico time.

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Program:

1. 27 hours of theoretical-practical course that includes:

• Work on theory and technique of BN Dance
• Catalogue of Hastas I
• Access to recordings (duration period: 7 days)
• Research on the origin and lineage of BN dance
• Technical work through fundamental steps
• Perspective from the vision of Transpersonal Psychology
• Discount for regular online classes (Pneuma Dance training program)

2. Live group follow-up with facilitator Shamti Ruiz

Thematic block

Block 1:

Theoretical: The origin and lineage of Bharatanatyam Dance.

Technique:

• Group 1: Tattu Adavu (basic steps)
• Group 1: Nattu Adavu (basic steps)
• Hasta: Asamyuta Hastas (Mudras/one-hand gestures).

Block 2:

Theoretical: The Devotional Art: The 5th Veda, Natya Shastra.

Technique:

• Group 3: Usi Nattu Adavu / Mandalam Adavu (basic steps).
• Group 4: Thai Thai Thaam Adavu (basic steps).
• Hastas: Asamyuta Hastas (Mudras/One-handed gestures).
• Repertoire: Angikam Bhuvanam yasya - Shiva Shloka (Choreography dedicated to the Deity Shiva)

Block 3

Theoretical: The therapeutic potential and its sacred elements.

Technique:

• Group 5: Kutthu Adavu (basic steps).
• Group 6: Theermanam Adavu (basic steps).
• Hastas: Samyukta Mudra (Mudras/Gestures with two hands).
• Repertoire: Angikam Bhuvanam yasya - Shiva Shloka (Choreography dedicated to the Deity Shiva)

More information and registration

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