Indian Classical Dance Workshop

During this workshop, you will be offered an introduction to the techniques and basic principles of Indian Classical dance with elements of rhythm and mime. We will warm up before learning some Adavu, the basic step of pure rhythmic dance, and some Mudra, hand gestures, in BharataNatyam style. You will learn how the hand, face, body gestures and movements are used by the dancer to bring alive any poem, song or text. You will also learn the Shlokam, that means “prayer”, on Shiva.

About the facilitator
Martina started training as a Classical Dancer at the early age of six. Then she continued her artistic studies with Maddalena Scardi in Travirovesce, Contemporary Dance Company. In 2005, she attended various workshops in Indian classical dance, Bharata Natyam style, with Usha Ragavan and continued her studies for six years at Ragavan’s center Kalasagara in Rome. From 2011 to 2013, she took classes with Indian Classical dancer Tiziana Leucci in Rome In 2013, she moved to India to pursue her studies with prestigious Indian teachers and choreographers. She spent one year studying the Kuchipudi dance, another style of Indian Classic dance, at the famous Ker.

Cost
$45