Indian Classical Dance- Kathak Class for Beginners

A partir de 23.62 $ /h

Kathak is one of the Indian classical dance forms from North India. It is the only dance form that portrays both Hinduism and Islamic culture.
I will be teaching from the basics of the art form along with the theory aspects from Natyshastra and Abhinaya Darpana.
Understanding why we are doing each step is very important when we learn something new. And when someone asks, one should be able to explain what they are learning and why it is done in that particular manner. I would also be teaching them the incorporation of theoretical aspects to the practicals, teaching different bedas and hand gestures(mudras), and their usages as they progress in order to understand what they are doing practically. All of these notes would be written by the students in their book for their future reference and self-practice. The class becomes intricate and complicated as they move forward. In every class they would be learning something new no matter whether it is big or small.
Some days they might have homework or creative exercises so that it helps them to choreograph and also bring their imaginations through movements.
I would be starting with the basic posture and the basic footwork called as tatkar as it is the basic and crucial one for this art form. Then it progresses to Tihai's and then to even with the usage of Ang ie, The hands and eyes and the sway of the body.
Tatkar (Footwork)
Chakkars(Pirouettes)
Tihai’s (Rhythmical pattern repeated thrice as an ending)
Usage of Ang( Inclusion of hand movements to Tatkar)
Shloka (Angikam bhuvanam)

Class Flow
Namaskar
Warm-ups
Tatkar (Different speeds; Starting with the slow speed till the higher speed that they can do)
Tatkar with Ang( In different speeds with the eye and hand movements in taught)
Chakkars

Información adicional

They also should have a notebook for dance class, to write down whatever they are learning and the theory behind the practicals they practice in class as well.

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Yoga Practitioner, Experienced dancer and choreographer with 12+years of Indian classical dance andmartial arts training and 4+years of performance experience with Natya Stem DanceKampni, Bangalore, India. Experimental artist with a wide range of dancing styles. Strong ability to grasp the choreography and excellent stage presence.

Formación

MA in Contemporary Dance Performance, University of Limerick, Republic of Ireland
BA in Kathak & Choreography, Natya Institute of Kathak & Choreography, Bangalore
Diploma Holder with Gold medal in Bharathnatyam, Govt. Music college, Adyar, Chennai

Experiencia / Calificaciones

2019-2020
❖ Was one of the soloists for the premiere of the web series,
BOXED,conceptualized and digital commissioned by Anita R Ratnam during
COVID on Narthaki.com
❖ Was one of the performers in the collaborative work with LIR Academy, Irish
World Academy, Dance Ireland and Liz Roche Company for Lighting Design
Project with MA Lighting design students.
❖ Was one of the dancers, Kathak, for a collaboration work of a Classical string
student for his exploration on Irish Traditional music.
2014- 2019 Natya STEM Dance Kampni
❖ 2014 – Performed at the Dassera Cultural Festival held at the Mysore Palace –
Sep 2014
❖ 2016- Has worked with an NGO Look at us in collaboration with Shankar
mahadevan academy and swarathma for the making of a musical video for the
slums of dhobi ghat in Bangalore – Jan 12th
❖ 2016 – Performed with Natya Stem Dance Kampni at the Indian Dance Festival
held at Mamallapuram – Jan 2016❖ 2017- performed at Drishti dance festival, Bangalore with the kampni- Jan 21th
❖ 2017- Performed as a principal dancer of Kampni’s classical production
“Ramanubhava- experiencing the adhikavya through dance”-Sept 15th
❖ 2017-Performed at the inauguration of “Under the raintree womens cultural
festival” -17th Nov

❖ 2018- was a member of the team that performed at the launch of the brand
ARANYANI, Premium handbags brand from Sri Lanka that premiered in the USA.
❖ 2018- was one of the principle dancer of Natya Stem Dance Kampni’s new
production “KALPAVRIKSHA” A collaborative work with painter SG Vasudev
based on his lifetime work called VRIKSHA which was premiered on the 9
th of

Sept’19 at NGMA, Bangalore.
❖ 2018- performed at Sangeet Natak Academi, Lucknow as part of their Founders
day celebration –Sept 13th

I have also been one of the faculty members at Natya Institute of Kathak
& Choreography training Kathak and Yoga & Contemporary for children from 7yrs, and adults in Kathak. I have been training them and moulding them keeping the awareness of their body

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Adolescentes (13-17 años)

Adultos (18-64 años)

Nivel del estudiante

Principiante

Duración

60 minutos

La clase se imparte en

inglés

Habilidades

Danza

Disponibilidad en una semana típica.

(GMT -05:00)

Nueva York

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Prayana - A class to stretch and strengthen your body through movements

20.84 $ /h

Body is the biggest asset one possess; A healthy body helps to have healthy mind. Join me for the stretching & strengthening class, aligning with the body & mind in a safe environment.
It is important to keep our muscles and tissues strong and fit for the betterment of our body and health. It is not just about the external aspect of the body but also looking into the internal parts of the body. These sessions would encourage you to find the balance within yourself and your body, through correct alignment, positioning and the engagement of right muscles along with weight shifts concentrating on the different parts of the body. With the flow of practice, we would be looking into understanding the body, its strengths and weaknesses and how to strengthen and stretch our body in a safer manner with our flow of breath increasing the mobility and agility. The practice would be a combination of yoga asana practice, animal flow of movements, cardios and breath work.
Classes would be on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Come and discover the creative feminine masculine universe, cabaret and burlesque. Broadway and Las Vegas invite you to these workshops.
Private lessons, internships, workshops / Simulation of artist troupe. Accessible choreographic language.
If not, think of gift ideas and event surprise shows.
Warm-ups, stretches, and friendly creativity.

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HOLA!!! Aprendamos Español juntos!!

I am a Spanish native speaker, from Colombia. I have a bachelor in foreign language teaching and Master in Spanish Literature. I have written from articles. poetry to children ́s book. I am from Colombia but I lived in Spain for 3 years plus I have been living in other Latin American countries like Argentina Chile, Panama and Mexico. My goal is to transfer to my students all this cultural background that I have by teaching Spanish through different activities

My classes' objective is to learn through conversation and help you to pronounce the words in the most neutral way and learn how to conjugate verbs to avoid making the usual mistakes, which will make you feel more comfortable and easy to be understood.

Do you want to speak Spanish fast!! We can meet or virtual classes and we can talk about interesting topics like culture, trips or politics! We can also meet in person and do activities like Cooking, Dancing, Karaoke or Fun board games.

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With my classes you will learn technique, body movement, musicality, and a conscious understanding of your body.
Different levels adapted to you and personalized schedules.
We will solve all doubts and correct your recordings. In addition, the classes will be recorded.

In my classes, you'll learn technique, body movement, musicality, and a conscious understanding of your body.
Different levels are tailored to you with personalized schedules and individual sessions.
I'll answer all your questions and help you dance from the heart. The classes will also be recorded.

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Classes, choreography and staging! in person or virtually

Are you going home and want to do something special? Let's do it together, whether it's a dance, a performance, or whatever you want—alone, with your partner, family, bridesmaids, or whoever you want. There are two options: I'll teach you how to dance the genre you're going to dance plus the choreography, or I'll just teach you the choreography. It's up to you.

The cost of creating choreographies depends on their duration (in addition to the cost of the class and/or rehearsal).

All ages and levels, don't wait any longer!

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To begin to connect, assimilate and experiment with new KNOWLEDGE, the most IMPORTANT thing is the body, the attitude, perseverance and a great pinch of confidence!
I always like to approach the codes of different dance disciplines, based on structures that work on the physical, rhythmic, and creative aspects.
There is an idea that Tango is difficult to learn, and of course if we approach it with that label, it will be that way. Starting from the main concept of tango, WALKING, something that we all do most of the time, dancing tTANGO is within everyone's reach.🤗
Another very important point is the way to assimilate and understand it 😉😅
❤️‍🔥What will the classes be like, you ask?
I'll tell you a little bit, we are going to develop the structure in the work of weight changes, the step, projection of the walk, the pivot, understanding the kinesphere individually and as a couple translated into the hug, the turns and the spiral torso to understand the momentum in various exercises, the eights so famous in tango, the basic step and universal exit, walks with the concept of lanes and much more from various sequences that familiarize you with the technical needs to be able to perform the steps without leaving aside the dynamics, pulse, accent and compas of the tango. Everything will be raised in the background in a more organic way. It's not just about learning individual steps, and then...what do we do 🧐? It is not the form that should take the leading role, but the way in which you express that form.
We will also let your creative and playful side be part of the process, through a tool that I consider very valuable, which is improvisation 👌 since it allows you to find your own style and recognize your strengths and weaknesses to continue growing in your passion for dance.
With all these tools, entering the world of more complex sequences and why not, creating your own, will be one more step and not an impossible challenge to achieve.🤩
Don't forget that the steps that are known today and a large part of the sequences emerged from a restless and creative mind, which explored synonymous with IMPROVISE❗️
Let's go through the process together and hold each other in a hug.

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BELOW VERSION FRANÇAISE

One goal: learn while having fun!
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● All levels ● All ages ● Flexibility in relation to your musical tastes

Are you preparing for your wedding and want to impress your guests with an original and elegant wedding dance? I offer dance lessons for your prom opening / first dance.

Whether you are a beginner or already have dance experience, we will work together to create a personalized choreography that will perfectly match your tastes and level. I will guide you step by step so that you are comfortable on stage and so that you can fully enjoy this magical moment.

Methodology
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I teach choreography in a fun way. Together, we create a story that reflects your couple, your love and your union.

The first lessons, we start by learning the basic steps of the dance style chosen by you. Then we learn different figures to create your own story in music!

Choreographies already performed
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● bossa nova ● blues ● commercial ● fox trott ● funk ● jazz ● salsa ● soul

my promises
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● Punctuality and reliability
● The course can overflow in time (about 10 min) for free if necessary
● Assiduous preparation before class
● My good humor and my patience always there

FAQs
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● What song/music for a first dance? It all depends on your musical tastes! The important thing is that the music speaks to you and corresponds to both of you.
● Which dance to choose for the wedding opening? You can opt for a traditional dance / ballroom dance (waltz, slow, saslsa) or a more modern / rhythmic dance (funk, hip-hop, etc.).
● Do I need dancing shoes? No, this is not necessary. I recommend that you come with comfortable shoes.
● What should I wear? I advise you to come with light clothes in which you are comfortable.
● Other questions? Do not hesitate to contact me!

About me
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Dancing has always been part of my life. During my childhood, I took classical and jazz lessons. Later, I joined a group of Funk (Hip Hop/RnB) with which I presented several choreographies and shows.

In 2010, I discovered zumba and salsa. Since then, I have a passion for salsa and Cuban music. Since 2017, I have been part of a dance school where I pass on my passion to a group of people of all ages, dancers or not at heart.

Me in a few words...
-Passionate about foreign languages and their grammars.
- Lover of nature and especially animals
-Sports: dancing, running, cycling, hiking
-Adventurous and a passion for learning new cultures. My dream: to go around the world!

Curriculum vitae
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● 1994-1998: Classical and Jazz at the "Cathy Pauwels" school - Wezembeek-Oppem
● 1998-2001: EuropaGym - gymnastics and competitions on music
● 2002-2008: Funk, Hip Hop, RnB at the Anime school
● 2008-2014: Zumba - European Fitness
● 2010 - today: Cuban Salsa
● 2017: Salsa workshop in Cuba with Luanda & Domingo Pau at the Musical Academy of Havana
● 2017 - today: Danza Mania dance school
● 2017 - today: courses with world renowned teachers: Yusmi Moya Rodriguez, Arelys Savon, Leonardo Moya, Diana Rodriguez, Alfredo Garcia, Reynaldo Salazar, etc...

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WEDDING DANCE
Make your first dance as husband and wife unforgettable! Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate dancer, we'll work together to create a unique and personalized dance routine that perfectly captures your love story. In just a few sessions, you will gain confidence and grace to make your wedding reception a night to remember!

Methodology
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● All levels ● All ages ● Flexibility in relation to your musical tastes

One goal: learn while having fun!
I teach choreographies in a fun way. Together, we create a story reflecting your couple, your love and your union.
The first classes, we start by learning the basic steps of the dance style you thing. Afterwards, we learn different figures to create your own story in music!

Choreography dance styles already realized
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● bossa nova ● blues ● commercial ● fox trott ● funk ● jazz ● salsa ● soul

My promises:
● Punctuality and reliability
● Assiduous preparation before class
● My good humor and my patience

CV
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● 1994-1998: Classic and Jazz - "Cathy Pauwels" school
● 1998-2001: EuropaGym - artistic gymnastics
● 2002-2008: Funk, Hip Hop, R&B
● 2008-2014: Zumba - European Fitness
● 2010 - present: Cuban Salsa
● 2017: Dance classes in Cuba with Luanda & Domingo Pau - Habana Academy
● 2017 - present: Teacher at Danza Mania School
● 2017 - present: Classes with international teachers: Yusmi Moya Rodriguez, Arelys Savon, Leonardo Moya, Diana Rodriguez, Alfredo Garcia, Reynaldo Salazar, etc...

FAQs
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● What song/music for a first dance? It all depends on your musical tastes! The important thing is that the music speaks to you both.
● Which dance to choose for the wedding opening? You can opt for a traditional dance / ballroom dance (waltz, slow, saslsa) or a more modern / rhythmic dance (funk, hip-hop, etc.).
● Do I need dancing shoes? No, this is not necessary. I recommend that you come with comfortable shoes.
● What should I wear? I advise you to come with light clothes in which you are comfortable.
● Other issues? Do not hesitate to contact me!

Profesora

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🌎 My philosophy in salsa classes goes beyond teaching technique, as I focus on ensuring that every student enjoys the dance, connects with the music, and develops complete confidence in their body; from the very first class, I tailor my instruction to each individual's pace to enhance the natural flow of movement and build a solid foundation, which is further strengthened by challenging them with advanced choreographies and steps that reinforce what they’ve learned and promote continuous evolution in their expression and ease on the dance floor.

🌟 Besides teaching salsa and latin dances, I have experience creating custom choreographies for weddings and special events. If you have a choreography in mind, feel free to share it and we will learn it together!

🎯 My main goal is to make you feel comfortable, because for me Latin music is a way to express yourself and live your life to the fullest. I want my students to enjoy every step without rushing and to experience the joy of moving to the Latin rhythm. My classes are open to all ages.

Come and discover the pleasure of dancing and let yourself be carried away by the magic of Latin music!

Pd: I also give private lessons: https://www.apprentus.fr/cours-particuliers/saint-genis-pouilly/sport-danse-nutrition-bien/salsa/ritmo-latino-privees-salsa-bachata-merengu

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All ages and experience levels are welcome. Let’s come together, share the rhythm, and celebrate Greek culture through dance!

If you're interested or have any questions, feel free to reach out. I look forward to dancing with you!

Best,
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💻 Classes are given online, in small groups or individually, for more personalized support.
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Pregunta para mas info, sin compromiso!

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🌿 What to expect

Elements: Intuitive movement · Asana · Pranayama · Meditation · Mantra · Philosophy

✨ Come slow down, breathe and come home to yourself.
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